Does anybody have the stock specs for a 1972 LS5? I am picking one up this weekend courtesy of 67HEAVEN and I am looking to explore my alternatives re: rebuilding it.

I'm talking about heads, cam, intake, carb, 2 or 4 bolt.

Thanks
:D

 

i've got a copy of of the 1972 AMA export to canada vehicle specs for my corvette. it is full of details on engine data. send me an email, and i will bring it into work on Monday, then i can fax it to you or something.

in the meantime check this out: http://members-http-1.rwc1.sfba.home...2_LS5_Spec.htm

 

Thanks Cam. You have mail.

 

Nice choice of Corvettes!!!!! :cheers: :cheers:

Post pics when you can!!

Mark

 

Its not as though I am biased towards this particular year either.
:cheers:

 

SuperFast80,

As you know, this engine was bought by me in 1972 in a 1972 Chevrolet Kingswood wagon. 454, 4bbl, 270hp NET, TH-400 transmission. You should've seen this car. I spent three hours watching it being built in Oshawa in the 'B' body assembly plant. The 'boys' made sure that it got the full treatment....complete Police package, extra sound deadener, etc.

It was Pewter Silver with air, power steering, brakes, windows, etc. A beauty.

The engine has a CRW code on one of the valve covers. That translates in LS5, 270hp. The wagons got the 270hp version.

Kingswood Estate (with fake woodgrain) = Caprice in non-wagon
Kingswood = Impala

1972 Engine ID Codes:
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Engine Transmission Carb
Code Size HP Auto Manual 1 bbl 2 bbl 4 bbl
CAR 350 165 TH-350 2bbl
CAY 307 130 Manual 2bbl
CAZ 307 130 PGlide 2bbl
CBA 250 110 Manual 1bbl
CBD 250 110 Manual 1bbl
CBG 250 110 Manual 1bbl
CBJ 250 110 PGlide 1bbl
CBK 250 110 PGlide 1bbl
CDA 350 165 Manual 2bbl
CDD 350 175 TH-350 4bbl
CDQ 350 175 Manual 4bbl
CKA 350 165 Manual 2bbl
CKD 350 175 TH-350 4bbl
CKG 307 130 Manual 2bbl
CKH 307 130 PGlide 2bbl
CKK 350 175 Manual 4bbl
CLA 396/402 240 Manual 4bbl
CLB 396/402 240 TH-400 4bbl
CLS 396/402 240 Manual 4bbl
CMA 307 130 TH-350 2bbl
CMD 350 165 TH-350 2bbl
CPA 454 270 Manual 4bbl
CPD 454 270 TH-400 4bbl
CRW 454 270 TH-400 4bbl
CRX 454 270 Manual 4bbl
CSO 250 110 PGlide 1bbl
CSH 350 165 TH-350 2bbl
CTA 396/402 240 Manual 4bbl
CTB 396/402 240 TH-400 4bbl
CTH 396/402 240 Manual 4bbl
CTJ 396/402 240 TH-400 4bbl
CTK 307 130 TH-350 2bbl
CTL 350 165 TH-350 2bbl

I hope you have fun with it. It sure used to haul....not a top end screamer....but LOTSA torque!
:smash: :smash:

 

67HEAVEN, this has all been too generous! Thanks for the leads, i will be doing a detailed tear down and build up over the next 6 months or so and I will keep you up to date. That station wagon sounded like a great car. I am happy to carry its heart.

gdh and QikStik, alas it is 'only' the engine I acquired. It will be held lovingly buy a 1980 Corvette.:D:D

I will post some pics of the 454 sitting beside the original 350 in the garage. The difference is quite overwhelming. :crazy:

 

You're welcome SuperFast80 (soon to be SuperSuperFast80) :lol:

Here's a photo of the LS5 getting ready to leave. Notice the yellow CRW sticker on the passenger side valve cover.




[Modified by 67HEAVEN, 6:33 PM 11/3/2001]