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LT-1 manifold

Posted: 3/16/07 6:07am Message 1 of 6
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Cincinnati, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 70 Coupe 350/350 4 spd
I have a 1970 with the L46 motor.  350/350.  I want to put the LT-! snowflake manifold on it with the Holley carb to get a bit more performance.  With the 3.36 rearend, it is not as peppy as I would like and I do not want to change the gears.  I use the x-way frequently to the cruise-ins so I like the lower rpm at highway speeds. 
 
What is the correct casting number for the LT-1 manifold?  How about the correct part number of the holley carb?  Is it a double pumper? 
 
Also, are there any pitfalls that I should watch out for?  I have been told by people I consider knowledgeable that it should be an easy fit and wil lhelp the car run better.
 
Thanks
 
Mickey



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LT-1 manifold

Posted: 3/16/07 6:20am Message 2 of 6
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The intake will fit on there just fine, as will the carb. Don't have # info here, but I could get it later, if no-one else jumps in with it...
You might have a hood/air cleaner clearance issue, tho, depending on what air cleaner you use. The LT1 cars had the slightly taller hoods.


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LT-1 manifold

Posted: 3/16/07 8:55am Message 3 of 6
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A 1970 LT-1 intake manifold has a casting number of 3972110. Casting number 3972116 is a service replacement number. I'm not sure if the '71 and '72 LT-1's used the same casting numbers, but from what I can tell, they do with appropriate date codes.

The LT-1 cars use a big block hood for additional clearance due to the higher intake. Maybe a drop base air cleaner will take care of any problem for you.

Also be aware the LT-1 is a high rpm engine. You will find better breathing, particularly at higher rpm's, but maybe not at lower speeds. It will somewhat shift the performance band of your engine to a different rpm range. That may make you happy, maybe not.

Either way...best of luck.


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Posted: 3/16/07 9:25am Message 4 of 6
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.
The 71-72 LT-1 casting number is 3959594.  I'm currently looking for one of these on ebay.  Expect to pay around $400.


   

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Posted: 3/16/07 2:27pm Message 5 of 6
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Vette(s): 72 LT-1 AC coupe,69 l-36 coupe
350hp/327motors came with a high rise alum. intakes, did 350/350's come with a low rise cast iron intakes?


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Posted: 3/16/07 2:56pm Message 6 of 6
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The 350/350 intake was cast iron. It was the same intake used on the 350/300 engines. It could be casting number 3927184 or 3965577 and possibly 3844459.

They should all be low-rise as they fit under the stock hood and are considered medium performance intake manifolds. The 184 casting was also used as a service replacement.


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