68 yenko camaro

[Rowdy Rat]

Marlin,

The situation that you describe is a bit different. GM used engines with the same broadcast code for multiple vehicle applications (e.g. L-78 Camaros and Novas in 1969), but the engines (and components) were always the same regardless of which car that they went into, much the same as your LT-1 Camaro/Nova scenario. GM also used the same broadcast codes for different engine applications in different years. I canÃt see where GM would ever use the same broadcast code for different engines in the same year. Imagine the confusion this would cause!

KurtÃs information makes a lot of sense. Joe had asked why GM would issue a special broadcast code instead of simply using a standard Camaro L-78. IÃm sure most of us are aware that the engines shipped from Tonawanda, Flint, etc., were long blocks; components like, alternators, pulleys, and such were added to the engine later at the final assembly plant. One of these components added was the carburetor. A special broadcast code would let the line worker know that the engine received a different carburetor from other L-78s on the line. Why a different carburetor was used at all is another question worth researching.

Joe, I have the Super Chevy article on the 1968 COPO Camaro˜ Any chance that you could fax or e-mail me a copy of the Chevy Action article? IÃd really appreciate it!

Regards,

Stan Falenski