Topic: Anyone have a crystal ball identifying a 270 Hp Vs. LT-1’s?
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I recently purchased a 1971 which the seller just wanted out of the garage. When first looking at the car I wanted to make sure the numbers matched (which they did). On the block were the numbers and letters (V050CJK) and also the air cleaner is says 330 horsepower. What other numbers can be viewed (besides the tank sticker) if this is a 270 HP which I thought it was or if it’s a LT-I 330 HP car.
I appreciate you help in this mystery.
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CJK reflects a 1971 350 ci 270 hp. with Auto tranny. Base SBC engine. The experts will correct me if I'm wrong.
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I agree. There are also a lot of small clues. For example, the base motor fuel pump has a deep bowl, while the LT1 has a shallow one.
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Lt-1 came only with a 4-sp, the motor had solid lifters not hyd's, it had an winters alum. intake with the snow flake on it with a holley carb, 2"exh manifolds with neck down 2.5 head pipe flanges w2.5 exh. no spun alum radiator overflow can just a overflow hose off the neck, 270 hp has cast iron intake, painted steel valve covers, Q-jet carb, hyd lifters, no spun alum. catch can, dual snorkel closed air cleaner, all CJK had th400 trans. and AC., 2" exh, block casting #3970010....carb w/th400 #7041212......dist #1112050.....exh manifolds lh #3846559, rh#3989036.....head casting#3973487.....intake #3973469.
anips 2009-03-27 17:03:17
I appreciate all the help resolving the crystal ball question. Now its time to finish my membership and get the bumpers chromed. Thanks again everyone.
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Red 1970 LT-1
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#'s matching
The 71 LT-1 would have a CGZ.
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[QUOTE=jt's73] The 71 LT-1 would have a CGZ.
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Or...CGY with the ZR1 package...
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Or...CGY with the ZR1 package...
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] [QUOTE=jt's73] The 71 LT-1 would have a CGZ.
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Or...CGY with the ZR1 package...[/QUOTE]
Joel, I kinda ruled out the chance of the zr-1.
Besides I thought it was cool it LOOKED like I knew something about these cars!
jt's73 2009-03-28 18:01:52
[/QUOTE]
Or...CGY with the ZR1 package...
[/QUOTE]Joel, I kinda ruled out the chance of the zr-1.
Besides I thought it was cool it LOOKED like I knew something about these cars!
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