70s Vette Guy

New project. Picked up a 72 LT1 this weekend, vin 1Z37L2S518182. Currently has a 454 engine in it. The car has issues, but thinking about building it as close to what it was. Never paid much attention to LT1 parts, don’t know how realistic a restore will be. Could be fun.

Thought I would look for an engine first. If you have one or know of one around, please let me know. Also if you have experience in bringing one back, would love to talk. In no hurry, my other cars have plenty of work to be done.

Thanks
Jim

Redrocketremembered

Good luck on a whole lt1 engine anything possible though. If you decide to build one I know where some built lt 1 486 ? heads and a nos lt 1 cam still in tube are

70s Vette Guy

Thanks, hoping to find a 72 complete, but I have your info if I go a different route.

Thanks,
Jim

grantstigers

also note 72 uses the 5 quart oil pan
1970 has the bigger 6 quart oil pan

heads different part number
i may know someone has extra heads if you want to start collecting

other 72 and dated part numbers like
intake part
Dated carb
dated water pump
valve covers are push in oil cap
and I think also has 3 inch runners on the intake side
A few other little things
hope this helps
grant

70s Vette Guy

Thanks
Learning more and more everyday.

70s Vette Guy

Still looking. Would like a complete 1972 LT-1 engine and components. I have had a few nice offers for other years, but I still would like a 1972.
Thanks,
Jim

vettebuyer6369

Members, just a reminder. I had to remove posts from 4 different members fort offering parts with no prices. Asking prices are required on all parts offers unless you are a Supporting Vendor.