So what's the deal on L79s?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Originally Posted by 442w30

Wasn't the '68 engine slightly different? Like no aluminum intake anymore?

You are correct the 68 version used a cast iron intake...interestingly enough it was still rated 350hp in the Corvette, but 325hp in the Nova and Chevelle.

The L79 is one of those engines that has an almost mythical quality...it was a real runner. As others have mentioned, many a big block Chevelle was surprised by this little power house

-wilma

[jasonL78]

My old 68 L79 nova I restored ran very well. Was by far the fastest small block I have ever driven.

[67 Nova Boy]

It has been a myth to this day why they only made 6 or 7 {67} Chevyll L79

Here is a factory order sheet for 66 and 67 Chevyll

66 Chevyll with L79 on order sheet

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tbn8T16K8eKw8q477

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NFPkLoUXeNGXnNuM7

67 Chevyll without L79

https://photos.app.goo.gl/87cUB7aeDFXcydYW6

Here is Jacks 67 Chevyll L79...very rare car. One of 6