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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

ConcernedCanuk

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3. CID?? -curious ole mechanic like to know

Reply to Fumesucker (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 11:30 AM

Jun 2013

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LT1's ranged from 265 to 400 CID

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Small-Block_engine#LT-1

I had a 283, put a 4bbl on it and dual exhaust - 2" pipes in my 66 Chev Impala convertible.

took the "slush bucket" 2- speed auto out of it and replaced it with a 3-speed 400 turbo-hydramatic.

That thing would rock! - and corner real well; being a convertible - it had a stronger frame, and a low centre of gravity.

Bought a 67 Pontiac 2+2 hardtop shortly afterwards, 283 - but that thing drove like a dog - wouldn't corner worth a damm - nearly lost it once - centre of gravity being so different.

Yeah, I like cars.

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1685 MPG [View all] Fumesucker Apr 2013 OP

Studied your link for a bit. ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #1

66 Chevelle Fumesucker Jun 2013 #2

CID?? -curious ole mechanic like to know ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #3

Lots of small blocks, only a few LT1 Fumesucker Jun 2013 #4

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