Stupid question time!
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Stupid question time!
i'm a new corvette owner ... a 72 big block.... i see 72 big blocks advertised as either a LS5 or a LS6 ... I thought all 72's were LS5's..... what is the difference? :banghead:
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Re: Stupid question time! (TC'S72vette)
The LS6/454 was produced in 1971 only and produced 425hp vs the LS5/365hp in 71. Total production was 188 units. :chevy
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Re: Stupid question time! (TC'S72vette)
In 72 you had the base L48/350 200hp, the LT1/350 255hp and your engine the LS5/454 270hp.
gq
BTW, there are no stupid questions. :chevy
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gq
BTW, there are no stupid questions. :chevy
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