1974 Big Block ?
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
1974 Big Block ?
Thinking of buying another C3. I can't afford a double chrome bumper Big Block. So, I have been looking for a 74 Big Block-Ragtop. Being the last year for the 454, it may gain some $ value over the next few years and be fun at the same time.
How SLUGGISH is a 74 Big Block - automatic ?
Any thoughts ?
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How SLUGGISH is a 74 Big Block - automatic ?
Any thoughts ?
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Thinking of buying another C3. I can't afford a double chrome bumper Big Block. So, I have been looking for a 74 Big Block-Ragtop. Being the last year for the 454, it may gain some $ value over the next few years and be fun at the same time.
How SLUGGISH is a 74 Big Block - automatic ?
Any thoughts ? ?
How SLUGGISH is a 74 Big Block - automatic ?
Any thoughts ?
?Lower compression motor, but it wouldn't take much to "wake it up" IMO.
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From: In the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of VA
Originally Posted by RPOL36
very
Steve
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Stock, my LS-4 is lame.
With some head work or new heads (GM Performance O-Ports?) plus some compression (10:1? vs. the 8.25 it has now), a little more cam (Comp's 270H?) and some headers we'll be able run with most anything.
I'm still trying to find out if a Edelbr. Performer will fit under a 73-74 hood,..I wish to keep the cowl induction set-up.
Also, I'm a fan of the Q-Jet,..it stays.
That's my plan.
With some head work or new heads (GM Performance O-Ports?) plus some compression (10:1? vs. the 8.25 it has now), a little more cam (Comp's 270H?) and some headers we'll be able run with most anything.
I'm still trying to find out if a Edelbr. Performer will fit under a 73-74 hood,..I wish to keep the cowl induction set-up.
Also, I'm a fan of the Q-Jet,..it stays.
That's my plan.
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Sounds like a good idea. 
A '74 BB Vert. I think that was the last year without CAT's too, maybe '75 not sure.
A '74 BB Vert.
I think that was the last year without CAT's too, maybe '75 not sure.
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From: Moro IL
Between 71-74 the power is pretty close between the LS-5 and LS-4 cars. 285 (71), 270 (72), 275 (73), 270 (74). Any of these cars can run a 14 second quarter mile in stock form, and some when properly optioned are capable of getting into the 13's stock. An automatic 74 LS-4 auto with 3.08's is going to be one of the slower of the bunch, but is still going to have enough torque to be fun. All of these engines are real easy to wake up, to the point where traction starts to become the biggest issue on street tires.
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From: In the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of VA
Originally Posted by mkflanagan
a buddy of mine had one....it was pretty sad.Steve
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
I will take ANY opinions on what this car should bring.....The more I can educate myself, the less dumb stuff I do ! I sorta like the No AC...sorta weird for a 74. I may bid on it unless you folks think it is overpriced.
Thanks for any thoughts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWA%3APIC
Thanks for any thoughts.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWA%3APIC
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Looks like a good original car to me,..but I'm biased as a BB 73 owner.
It's a vert, a 454, and a nice original garage kept car,..I don't think you can lose,..but good advice earler, to look it over first if possible.
It's a vert, a 454, and a nice original garage kept car,..I don't think you can lose,..but good advice earler, to look it over first if possible.
