S/SS @ Sonoma

[stk758]

Ok Camaro guys, Did the 69 SS 427 holley come with the baffel aluminum plate and gasket? Looking through the books and do not see one so I figured you would know.
Barry

[Salvatore]

Do you mean the heat shield under the carb? Sam

[stk758]

Yea, the chevy dealer here calls it a baffel but it is a heat shield. I see it was on the 70's and the Q jet but haven't found any other info. BP

[Mr70]

I believe the Holley carbed, Manual trans.,Solid lifter engine cars that were sold NEW in Calif. & Neveda ONLY got that Heat shield in 1969.For 1970,all solid lifter engines with both Auto.& Man, Trans got those.It was part of RPO NA9 EEC system.

[stk758]

That is good news! None of the Dealer books we have show it. I have seen it on a 69- 396 alum headed car but not on the 427 holley cars. NHRA will toss you on the slightest infraction so I need to be sure with papers in hand. Thanks for the input Mr 70. Barry

[Salvatore]

I don't think I remember ever seeing a factory installed heat baffle from the factory on a 69 model year car. I will ask around at the points meet this weekend. Do you want to install one on your A/stocker? Sam

[stk758]

I would like to put one on and I know it will help, just don't want to get tossed for it if they deem it illegal. At Sonoma they spent 1 hour teching the car, 5 guys! After my second Q run they pulled us out of line and asked to see every switch and wire location. I offered the schematic I drew but they were not interested. They were under the dash, hood, and carpet calling out wire colors and connections and quizing me on the 7AL3 wiring and RPM activated switches. I am sure they were looking for some electronics, photo cells, delays etc. None on my stuff. I have no complaints and I am glad to see them looking.
Barry

[Keith Tedford]

There were three COPO Chevelles and one COPO Camaro sold in our area in '69. None had the heat shield.