Thanks Chad. Glad we all learned something. No more from me on the subject. I just
don't know that much about 66-72's or BB's. I just enjoy them. I'm a 1965 SS guy!
PHIL G. 65 SS
In a message dated Mon, 29 Jul 2002 2:28:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
>
> L-88:
> Introduced in 1967 (so I'm guessing they weren't in 1965).
> quoted from Year One - "The L-88 engine was basically a race engine built
> only in sufficient quantities to satisfy the homologation rules of various
> racing sanctioning bodies. These engines featured either cast-iron or
> aluminum heads (aluminum heads were optional) and a healthy 12.5:1
> compression ratio. Specifications for the mechanical camshaft were .562"
> intake, .584" exhaust lift; 354� intake and 360� exhaust duration. The
> bottom end was of course all forged with 4-bolt main bearing caps. Although
> no horsepower figures for the L-88 were released by Chevrolet in 1967, they
> arbitrarily tagged the virtually identical 1968 version at 430. True figures
> were probably in the 500 range."
> L-89: (also not in 1965)
> 1968-1969 396/375 HP, same as L-78 but with optional closed chamber square
> port aluminum heads for Nova and Camaro.
> 1968 427/425 HP Corvette, same as L-71 but with optional closed chamber
> square port aluminum heads.
>
> PS.
> I didn't really know about L-88's and L-89's but when aaw1255 said that
> there were L-88's and L-89's, I just wanted to tell you that I knew that
> there were L-88's and L-89's, but in reality, they were introduced farther
> down the road from 1965. I apologize, but still, here you go, I got some
> information on the L-88 and L-89's...
>
> Chad
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 3:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Rarest Cars in the US...
>
>
> > Please educate me then. What is a 1965 Chevelle L-88 or L-89?
> > I hope you WERE paying attention Chad so you can teach me something and
> make us all proud with all this knowledge from the List. Remember 1965.
> Not 1966-72 options.
> >
> > In a message dated Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:16:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > haha, i just got from aaw1255 that there are L-88's AND L-89's. Turns
> out
> > > that I was the one PAYING ATTENTION... :)
> > >
> > >
> Chad
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 11:54 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Rarest Cars in the US...
> > >
> > >
> > > > What is an L-89 or 88 65 Chevelle? Do you mean an L-79 327/350. If
> you
> > > do then you haven't been paying attention to the list or the books. If
> > > there is, then I haven't been paying attention. Anyone else?
> > > >
> > > > Phil G. 65 SS
> > > > MCC #36 ACES #555 TC #1766
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated Mon, 29 Jul 2002 10:23:30 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> > > >
> > > > > I was wondering what are a couple of the rarest cars you can get?
> The
> > > only ones I can think of right now are:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1965 Chevy Chevelle Z-16
> > > > > 1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1
> > > > > 1970 Chevy Chevelle LS-5 (rarer than LS - 6)
> > > > > 1964 AC Cobra 427
> > > > > 1969 Yenko Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova
> > > > > 1963 Corvette Split Window
> > > > > 1965 Chevelle L-89 (or 88)
> > > > > 1969 (or 70) Daytona Charger
> > > > > 1970 Plymouth Superbird
> > > > > 1968 - 1970 Hemi Cuda, Roadrunner, & Charger
> > > > > 1966 GTO Tri-Power
> > > > > 1967 - 1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 / GT500
> > > > >
> > > > > Any I missed? I know It's hard to name all cause sometimes it can
> just
> > > even be very rare cause of car color!
> > > > >
> > > > > Chad
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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