70 COPO

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'm sure Don had several reasons in mind for the Deuce copo's, one of which we feel was also SCCA homogulation - hence the similarities to the BOSS 302's. There were plans for Yenko big block products in '70, but alas, there were plenty of '69's on the lots!

Don't confuse the motives of Yenko with GM - I don't think GM created the copo to beat the insurance companies GM approved the Deuce copos bec/ Don was buying 'em.



There might just be a showdown on SCR9 betw/ a Deuce and a '70 Z

[70 copo]

Marlin,

Sorry do not want to go too far off topic - but just one more question for you. I know there were Canadian Nova COPO LT-1 cars sold also. Were there any non Yenko Converted LT-1 Nova's sold stateside?

Phil

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

There were indeed two that went to Canada, with one surviving. We do not know of any that were sold in the US outside of Yenko's orders. However, most who have discussed this topic at places like the SCR's believe that the possibility is quite high, but without any special identification it would be hard to identify them.

[69LM1]

"Either way, both are cool cars - but then, I might be a bit biased too"

I Agree! 360hp out of a 350 stock?!
FWIW, Did'nt the LS5 454 have 360hp?

Phil, which one of us is going to take Marlin up on that offer?



Rich

[70 copo]

Rich,

Gee that is a tough one. Marlin runs the most consistant 14.4's that I have seen. Seriously-I cannot bring myself to risk the original drivetrain. You know perhaps if I had blown the engine up earlier in life, I might be more risky with it, as you may know in the LT-1 7500 comes up really quick and things get scary fast at those RPM's.

Original motor in your car?

Phil

[Charley Lillard]

Arrgh.. I have driven hard alot of 70Z's and never had one come apart. Unless it is not put together right or is worn out it should hold up to a little abuse.

[70 copo]

Charlie,

Engine is good, Problem is I get kind of fearless when it comes to RPM's and I am used to high RPM modern fuel shut off. I am not sure I will be able to control my urge to wip it at the top end. I used to race it quite a bit as a kid. Took lots of chances including a 130MPH charge to the "top" one day.



So I gotta pass.. Marlin will have to find someone else to beat up on

Phil

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

[ QUOTE ]
Rich,

Gee that is a tough one. Marlin runs the most consistant 14.4's that I have seen. Seriously-I cannot bring myself to risk the original drivetrain. You know perhaps if I had blown the engine up earlier in life, I might be more risky with it, as you may know in the LT-1 7500 comes up really quick and things get scary fast at those RPM's.

Original motor in your car?

Phil

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Full original drivetrain in my car, seen 7500 rpms many times - I ain't skeared of your little 'big spoiler' copo

BTW, you must have been sleeping last year, it's now 14.2's mister - don't knock another guy's times until you've run a better one

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

All joking aside there is no better feeling than a blast down the 1320 with your fully restored car, regardless as to what it is; a deuce, a Z, a... You don't even have to go fast to have fun, as my 14.2's @ 99mph can attest to. Back to your previous topic of conversation.

[69LM1]

"Original motor in your car?
Phil "

Yep, Original Motor, Tranny (Auto) and Rear. Even the carb is original. The only non original part is that someone added headers, but the exhaust manifolds were in the trunk, so before SCR9, the headers are scheduled to be removed next week. she will be back to bone stock.

Let me see what my mechanic has to say after he inspects and tunes her up, I am not the best driver, but if he gives the Ok, then we might have a race!

Rich