LS-5 Power Differences '70, '71, '72
Pro
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From: Hebron IN
He said Chevrolet higher ups were pushing all the small blocks saying why would you buy this BB when the gas is so expensive , you can still own a corvette and save on gas ..
Was the generation of adults back then really that moronic and wishy-washy? lol
Race Director
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This thread has gone off on a tangent but I can comment on February 1973. The first Arab oil embargo with resulting lines at the gas stations and the odd and even license plate days. Typical premium at the time went from .35 per gallon to about .50 per gallon if you could get it. I know seems like nothing today but that was sticker shock. People were dumping their 8 cylinder cars for 6 cylinder and any offshore 4 cylinder they could find. I on the other hand bought my 69 350/350 that month being single and not having alot of expenses.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
This thread has gone off on a tangent but I can comment on February 1973. The first Arab oil embargo with resulting lines at the gas stations and the odd and even license plate days. Typical premium at the time went from .35 per gallon to about .50 per gallon if you could get it. I know seems like nothing today but that was sticker shock. People were dumping their 8 cylinder cars for 6 cylinder and any offshore 4 cylinder they could find. I on the other hand bought my 69 350/350 that month being single and not having alot of expenses.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Jamison Pa
St. Jude Donor '11-'25
Right now my engine builder (ECAM) has my '72 LS5 for a rebuild. He is raising the compression to 10:1 and using a mild roller cam. After he is finished with that, I'm taking my '70 L46 and getting the compression lowered to 10:1 and also adding a roller cam. Both should run good on today's Ethanol free gas.
Bob K.
Bob K.
