Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

[Clint Hooper]

They had both 450hp and 425hp L72 big blocks in 1966. All they changed was the air cleaner sticker since they were the same engine. Like you mentioned,it was done for insurance purposes. The L72 was equipped with four bolt mains,forged pistons,solid lifter cam,rectangular port heads,high rise alum intake,and 780cfm Holley. A 390hp 427 was also offered. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: John Nasta Granted, I don’t know much about Corvettes and this was bout 10 years ago, so possibly I was driving a 1966 and my memory has faded. Was there a 427/450HP model that year? I seem to remember him saying that it was rated at 450HP from the factory. I also definitely remember him saying that it was the only year that they had that much HP (back then) because of the insurance companies refusing to insure them, so they had to be "downgraded" the following year.     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint Hooper   The first year for 427 Corvettes was 1966,John,and none of them were ever offered with aluminum blocks. The ZL1 alum BBC wasn't offered until 1969 and only two were ever sold. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm