70-72 ls5 engine pics

jr9170 · 2016-06-24 05:59:30

Ready for rechromehttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_0727_145bdf383f9a179cc444fe3a43c9bed5717cac75.jpg

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Apr 25, 2017 | 01:02 PM

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Ready for rechrome

Apr 25, 2017 | 01:18 PM

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Going to need some "Dent-Removal"
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Apr 25, 2017 | 03:49 PM

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No dents just the reflection they are in great shape

Apr 25, 2017 | 05:13 PM

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No dents just the reflection they are in great shape

Here is a great Shape
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Apr 29, 2017 | 01:20 AM

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From a 72 on Mecum site

May 28, 2017 | 08:33 PM

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May 29, 2017 | 09:42 AM

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I'm trying to better familiarize myself with the LS5.
So 70>71 didn't have smog pumps, 72 did?
What determines which LS5s have chrome vs painted valve covers?

May 29, 2017 | 02:37 PM

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I'm trying to better familiarize myself with the LS5.
So 70>71 didn't have smog pumps, 72 did?
What determines which LS5s have chrome vs painted valve covers?

Ok, I believe I've figured it out by going over the photos in this thread and by what I can remember about the 71 365HP I owned years ago.

1970-390hp = chrome V/Cs; no smog
1971-365hp = painted V/C; no smog
1972-270hp = painted V/C; has smog

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May 29, 2017 | 04:10 PM

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That's right Kevin. But some early 71's had chrome Valve Covers. If you look on the other 70-72 owner thread there is at least one early 71 with Chrome covers.

May 29, 2017 | 05:22 PM

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That's right Kevin. But some early 71's had chrome Valve Covers. If you look on the other 70-72 owner thread there is at least one early 71 with Chrome covers.

Thanks for the info!

Oct 17, 2017 | 06:08 PM

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Oct 17, 2017 | 06:09 PM

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Apr 14, 2018 | 03:20 PM

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Apr 14, 2018 | 03:21 PM

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Apr 16, 2018 | 08:02 PM

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About a week from having my 72 LS5 back up to snuff.

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Apr 16, 2018 | 08:06 PM

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Apr 16, 2018 | 08:26 PM

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Apr 17, 2018 | 01:21 PM

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'72 LS5 engine bay. If you see anything wrong or out of place, please let me know. I'd like to get this as factory correct as I can.

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Apr 17, 2018 | 11:04 PM

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Need some measurements

This thread has the people I need.
I have a 502 installed in my C3. I need to put on an air cleaner and don't know how high I can go with my manifold and carb and still use an original/aftermarket L88 hood. I don't have a hood yet so that is why I am asking.

Can someone lay a straight edge from the lower edge of the fender recess on each side and tell me where the air cleaner gasket ledge is either above or below the stick?