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67 Camaro L78
When was the first L-78 67 Camaro first introduced? Spring or fall of 1967
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The #1 Indy pace car was the first car with a factory installed l78 Camaro, however it was replaced with an L34 prior to race duties. Grumpy Jenkins 67 L78 was the first available for sale. I believe they were built mid March 67.
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I know there is a story here, so why was the L78 replaced with a L34 before the race? Seems to me that the L78 would have been the better engine for this purpose.
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Thank you Steve...
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I've heard there were reliability concerns and the noise of the solid lifters. I don't no, perhaps Charley can provide some insight.....
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I think Steve is right for once. They also spec'd 307 gears but changed to 331's as they wanted more power out of the turns I believe. The rear end had the work order # and gear ratio stamped in it and then they restamped the ratio. I have pics here somewhere.
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can't find one readable
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Thanks. I wonder what their concern was with reliability? Seems like it would have been reliable enough, but without being there we may never know.
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