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geunther · 08-29-2015, 11:10 PM

I like your concept. I had a 70 LT-1 with the original motor. I wanted to drive the thing but was afraid of damaging the original motor so I built a spare motor to the same specs as a stock LT-1. I was able to get new heads from GM, in fact I still have one (I ended up with 3). I used a 4 bolt block high nickle block but I used my factory intake and valve covers so that part was easier than what you faced. The compression was a problem with today's gas (11.5 : 1 if I remember correctly)

Anyway, great idea. And the motor was strong!

08-29-2015, 11:10 PM	#44
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: PROJECT: How would a Chevrolet dealer build a shop truck in the early 1970s? I like your concept. I had a 70 LT-1 with the original motor. I wanted to drive the thing but was afraid of damaging the original motor so I built a spare motor to the same specs as a stock LT-1. I was able to get new heads from GM, in fact I still have one (I ended up with 3). I used a 4 bolt block high nickle block but I used my factory intake and valve covers so that part was easier than what you faced. The compression was a problem with today's gas (11.5 : 1 if I remember correctly) Anyway, great idea. And the motor was strong! __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize