How's that motor sound?

[dlrshort]

Hi, I have my eye on a '67 roadster matching #s 327/350 motor. I am going to look at it this weekend. I have an 1971 LT-1 which has a great sounding motor. How will the two cars compare in terms of sound and perfomance all things being equal? What is the cam like in the L-79?

Dave

 

[396 RAT]

Well, the 327 350 has a hyd cam.
They should both sound good.
The edge gonig to the solid engine IMO.

But its fixable....
I like 'em solid........
If its an "orig" 350 hp 327, I would leave it alone.
If its just "numbers matching" I would add a solid cam.
Again, I just like the way solid's run.

 

[MidShark]

Dave-
Since I have an LT-1 just like yours, and last year I bought back my old '66 L-79, I'll give you my .02. You know what a screamer the LT-1 is, although mine is a little handicapped from a previous owner installing 3.08 gears (great for high speed cruising, though!) The L-79 is more docile, you could slow down to 35 MPH in 4th gear and just speed back up if you wanted to. The power band is wider than the LT-1. It will get up and go when rowing through the gears, but runs out of steam a little at the upper end where the LT-1 is still pulling strong. My L-79 sounds great (I have factory sidepipes), but at idle is nowhere near as impressive sounding as the LT-1. I would say the L-79 is a bit more mild, although at the track, the LT-1 is only 2/10ths quicker.
Dick

 

[Sams '66]

I am picking up my totally rebuilt L-79 on Friday.......I'll let yo know how it sounds...new exaust too!

Sam

 

[dlrshort]

Thanks for the comments. I am wondering, if I can only own one car should I stick with the LT-1, or go to the '67 L-79? I'm especially interested in what you have to say, Midshark?

Dave

 

[IH2LOSE]

I would thik as time goes on the LT1 would apreceate more in price then the 67.I feel the midyears have hit there peak and the next ones to start going thru the roof in prices will be the high hourse sharks Not to say midyears wont apreceate more in pricing I am just saying I dont think the sharks have spiked quite as much as the earler cars yet.

If I had some spare money sitting around I would definatly be grabbing a shark with a high HP motor or a 74 B/B convert

 

[MidShark]

Dave-
That's a tough question. First let me say that I totally agree with Larry's assessment on price. Our LT-1's will finally hit their stride soon. But price or future value may not play the primary role in your decision. My LT-1 runs,rides, and handles great, and is a red convertible. I love it, and I've owned it for ten years. My '66 runs great, rides and handles alright, (no power steering) and is a blast to drive with the loud sidepipes. It is Nassua blue with the blue and white interior, and is a coupe. If I had to part with one tomorrow, I don't know which one would go. I would have to flip a coin. They are just very different rides. The "cool" factor of driving a midyear counts for something. You'll also have more people walk up to you and start talking to you about your car in a midyear than you will with a shark. If you have driven the '67 you are thinking about, you may already know the answer to your question. Good luck!
Dick