question on 1969 Yenko Camaros

[442w30]

Were the automatics rated at 410 hp? Even on the air cleaner?

Also, what do you think of this site?
http://www.holisticpage.com/camaro/camaros/copo.htm

I see some stuff that doesn't jibe with other things I've read in the past.

Thanks!

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 442w30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Were the automatics rated at 410 hp? Even on the air cleaner?

Also, what do you think of this site?
http://www.holisticpage.com/camaro/camaros/copo.htm

I see some stuff that doesn't jibe with other things I've read in the past.

Thanks!

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According to Yenko ads and paperwork, until '69 Yenko did offer a lower HP auto, but in '69 all Yenkos received the factory installed L-72 solid lifter engine, rated at 425 by the facotry, 450 by Yenko and NHRA.

As with many such sites, simply &quot;borrowing&quot; information from many sources, rather then doing the necesary leg work to get it right.

[442w30]

Thank you!

[sYc]

You are welcome.

The biggest problem with sites such as that, like magazines, books and other such media, they are read only, which means the only information printed is whatever the author writes, which can be 100% correct, 100% wrong, or anywhere in between. This versus our site, which has an open forum, where opposing opinions can be, and often, are expressed. IMO, that is what makes this site so special, as when it comes to rare musclecars, the wealth of knowledge and the willingness to share that knowledge on here is second to none.

[442w30]

In the latest <span style="font-style: italic">Old Cars Weekly</span> magazine, someone sent in a correction in their Q&amp;A and referenced the site. The editor then elaborated some more on the Yenkos, even suggesting that just over 1000 Yenko Camaros were built. I recognized it as incorrect, as that's the estimated total for ALL L-72 Camaros. They also got the hp rating wrong, which I noticed came from the referenced site.

I sent in a correction and referenced this site, so let's see if they print the correction.

[ANDY M]

Diego, that web site was put up in the mid-90s. The guy who put up the site has never changed it. I haven't looked at it for years, and find it hard to believe that the site is still up. I was running Windows 95, with a 28k modem, when I first found it.
Has not changed since then.

[southernyenko]

Hello,
New member here! Trying to find information on 1969 Yenko Camaro on web and your site looks good so here I am. We have a 1969 Camaro Yenko in our family. My sister and her husband are the owners but I am the only one who drives it. I am looking for information on it. It is fun to drive and is fast. Does anyone know where I can get a Yenko brochure or 69 Chevrolet Camaro brochure as I will buy one.

Thanks, Kirk

[original owner]

welcome southern yenko, from another newbie, if you want info, I have not heard of a yenko brochure. although Ihave a lot of chev. paperwork,I collected over the last 35 years. I have a new condition 69 chev. camaro brochure, although the yenkos arenot in it. a lot of good info on 69 camaros . I came to this site to get rid of most of it, just afew weeks ago. and found afew people not to my liking.you can have the brochure for free, just send me your e mail, from one newbie to another. Bob krueger.

[sYc]

No Yenko brochures I know of for '69, but several cool flyers, ads, etc. Originals are rather hard, and expensive to come by, but repops can be found on Ebay, among other places. Here is a neat ad for '69.



IMO, your best bet is Bob McClurg's newly released book on Yenko.

[southernyenko]

Original owner! Thanks for the help. My e-mail address is [email protected] and would appreciate any original old paperwork that you have. Please let me know if you have anything.

Thanks, Kirk