LS7 question

[TexasTon]

A question please, does anyone know for sure if LS7 crate engines ever came with aluminum heads. We bought dozens of them in the 80's for SG and SC use, from Scoggin/Dickey but none of these had aluminum heads nor an intake. All had pistons with same compression distances, OC heads but wouldn't quite make 12-1 compression. And the rest, pretty much basic HP stuff from Chevrolet.

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[Tenney]

Bought one in the early 80's from Shepard Chevrolet. Same deal - cast iron OC heads, ZL-1 cam (didn't humor mufflers too much), no carb, intake or dist.

[TexasTon]

Thanks for the reply Tenney, anyone else have the same experience or more especially, one with aluminum heads?

[ssl78]

I have a new one in the crate bought in 1980 it also has steel heads. any idea of what they are worth in todays market? part number 3965774.

[TexasTon]

I'm not sure, I know what we gave for those way back when but today, apparently not worth this much! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Chevelle-CHEVROLET-CHEVELLE-1970-1971-LS-7-454-Crate-Engine-NEW_W0QQitemZ4629307410QQcategoryZ6164QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem)

[budnate]

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I have a new one in the crate bought in 1980 it also has steel heads. any idea of what they are worth in todays market? part number 3965774.

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2 cents...we had a bunch show up from GM in the Seattle area mid 80's then they dried up fast, LS-6 was 4500.00 LS-7 was 5500.00 and they had factory Alum intakes on them...not sure where they came from but there was bunch of them the dealers suddenly had...most went into boats at the time.

Bud.

[nuch_ss396]

I would bet that the guys over @ ncrs.org would know the
definitive answer to this question in a heartbeat! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

Steve

[TexasTon]

OK, I'll try that.