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[DSYenko]

What is the difference between a L-78 and a L-34 70 camaro. Also could a L-34 camaro have factory air.What is the production figure on the L-34 70 camaros? And late what would a nice driver L-34 be worth these days? Thanks

[MosportGreen66]

The L-78 was a 396 with 375 horse. I do not remember off hand what the L-34 was though.

[DSYenko]

Was it a 396??

[Seattle Sam]

Duane,
THe L78 and L34 were both called 396 cubic inches, actually they were 402's due to a casting change.
The L78 solid-lifter motor was not available with air conditioning, but the L34 hydraulic lifter motor did come with air. Chevrolet rated the L78 at 375 HP in 1970, and the L34 at 350 HP. There were 600 L78 Camaros built, not sure how many L34 cars. There were also L78 and L34 Novas and Chevelles built in 1970.

Couldn't tell you the value of an L34 car, or an L78 for that matter, as they don't seem to change hands very often!
-Sam [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[DSYenko]

Sam Thanks for the info.I found a 70 RS Camaro L34 car needing quarters/fenders and a drivetrain. Frame and floors are good,car has a/c and complete interior.Asking $2500.Is the guy anywhere close? I am interested but dont want to get stung and have way more in it than I could have bought a good one for,any advice?
Is there a code on the tag or how can a guy be sure it was a L34 with the engine gone? Thanks guys

[resto4u]

What is LS3 on cowl tag? Is that the L78? Roger

[Seattle Sam]

Duane,
Norwood cars had either L78 or L34 stamped on the cowl tag in 1970. I don't know how you can tell a Van Nuys '70 big block without documentation.

Roger,
LS3 is the engine code for the big block in 1971 (300 hp gross,260 net) and 1972 (240 hp net).

-Sam
(I have not become an instant expert on these cars, please feel free to jump in and correct me)

[Schonyenko2]

Buy it. 70 rs cars are neat, plus an SS 396. Sounds like a good project. That one of Sam's is way cool! Schonye

[Fhakya]

Duane if you pass on that one, could you send me a PM with the contact info? I'd like to check it out. I'm dying to find a restorable 70-72 SS396 in workable condition. Any passed-on or current leads out there guys?

-Mark Holman

[Turbo_Jet]

I really like that car. Nice 70-72 SS396s are few and far between. Kinda has that sleeper look. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]