[SS_Sean]

Did the 1970 396/375 hp Chevelle come with headers? If so, what kind?

Did the car have an aluminum water neck, painted silver, or a cast iron neck painted orange? I've seen all kinds of combo's, but need "the scoop."




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Sean Thomas
TC Member #907
Sean's 1970 SS L34

 

[DaveK]

I know the one I had a long time ago did not have headers on it. But I can't remember the color of the water neck.

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Dave Knapp
TC #388
ACES # 3474
'70 SS 396
L34

 

[Don_Lightfoot]

Sean - no headers on any factory
Chevelles.

I have also seen the water neck both ways, look forward to the responses myself.



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ACES #4241, TC #947
69 SS Sedan

 

[SS_Sean]

You guys are "Johnny-on-the-spot"!!

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Sean Thomas
TC Member #907
Sean's 1970 SS L34

 

[micky69396]

Alum. water neck. Nat. finish. Same as LS-6 cars. No headers. 178&879 manifolds.

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Micky Hale Restorations
69 L-89 Chevelle
68 Biscayne 427/425
34 Plymouth Drag Car
ACES #134
www.mickyhale.com

 

[SS_Sean]

Is there a physical difference in the manifolds, or is it just casting numbers?

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Sean Thomas
TC Member #907
Sean's 1970 SS L34

 

[micky69396]

They are the same ex. manifolds as the 69's. Intakes for LS-6 and the L-78 are the same low rise type in 70. Pretty much the same engine other than cubic inches.

[This message has been edited by micky69396 (edited 02-12-2001).]

 

[mr70]

Also LS-6 and L-78 engines had to come with Smog equipent on the exhaust manifolds.Regardless with where sold.
There is one difference to the 1970 over the 1967-69 exhaust manifolds.In 1970 the first exhuast runner on the drivers side has a Flat locating pad.Only on this runner.All the rest have a nipple on them.
In 1971-72 they also have the flat runner there,but the Part# that is cast on them is different.
Thus the drivers side exhaust manifold for a 1970 Chevelle B/B is a one year only part.

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Rick Peters
NCOA#1670-ACES#175
1970...ON THE MOVE

 

[micky69396]

Good info. Never paid attention to that. Then again have only had one 70 in the shop and it had original parts so I didnt need to look.

 

[SS_Sean]

Thanks, people!

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Sean Thomas
TC Member #907
Sean's 1970 SS L34