Second Generation Camaro Z28 Engines - LT1

1970 engine is used as the baseline. 1971 & 72 will be identical except where noted
1971 had compression dropped from 11.0:1 to 9.0:1 by using different pistons and bigger CC cylinder head.
1972 is identical to 1971, except horsepower dropped 10 and rating was changed from GROSS HP to NET HP.

1970 - 73 Z28s For Sale



1974 and Later Z28s For Sale


1970 - 1972 LT-1 Engine

Chevt LT1 350 Engine

1970 Z28 Engine - LT1 360hp (gross)
Casting # GM P/NDescription
Block3970010 4 bolt main, suffix codes: CTB, CTC
Crankshaft 330550Forged steel
Heads 3927186 63.995 cc, 2.02/1.6 valves, screw in studs & guide plates
Cam 3972182 3972178 symbol: (1) square Solid lifter - 0.458(I)/0.484(E) lift, 317I/346E duration
Pistons Domed type - yields 11.0:1 compression
Intake 3972110
Carb (A/T) 3972120Holley List 4490, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL
Carb (A/T) 3972122Holley List 4554, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL w/NB2 (Calif)
Carb (M/T) 3972121Holley List 4555, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL
Carb (M/T) 3972123Holley List 4489, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL w/NB2 (Calif)
LH Exhaust 3942527 2.026", Rear Outlet, AIR
RH Exhaust 3946826 1.96", Rear Outlet, AIR
Distributor 1112019 single point w/RFI
Alternator: Delcotron 37 Amp, part # 1100837
Water Pump: 3953692
crank pulley: 9956668 coded CG
Deep Groove Water Pump Pulley: 3995647 coded AP
Power steering Pulley: last four #'s 1105

Note: Rods: LT1 "pink" rods. 5.7", 6th design, forged steel, shot peened, magnafluxed, heat treated, high RPM rod bolts and expensive.
Intake 3972116 listed as service replacement manifold.

1971 Z28 Engine - LT1 330hp (gross, 275hp NET)
Casting # GM P/NDescription
Block3970010 4 bolt main, suffix codes: CGP, CGR
Crankshaft 330550Forged steel
Heads 3973487 75.47 cc, 2.02/1.6 valves, screw in studs & guide plates
Cam 3972182 3972178 symbol: (1) square Solid lifter - 0.458(I)/0.484(E) lift, 317I/346E duration
Pistons Flat w/valve relief - yields 9.0:1 compression
Intake 3959594
Carb (A/T) 3989022Holley List 4800, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL
Carb (M/T) 3989021Holley List 4801, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL
LH Exhaust 3989041 Rear exit, log type w/AIR, 2.026 outlet
RH Exhaust 3986330 Rear exit, log type w/AIR, 1.96 outlet
Distributor 1112049 Manual Trans, RFI, single point w/vacuum
Distributor 1112074 Auto Trans, RFI, single point w/vacuum
Alternator: Delcotron 37 Amp, part # 1100837
Water Pump: 3957170

Cylinder head has swirl polished valves and chrome valve stems.
Alternate cylinder head was 3986316 (unverified).

1972 Z28 Engine - LT1 255hp (net)
Casting # GM P/NDescription
Block3970010 4 bolt main, suffix codes: CKS, CKT
Crankshaft 330550Forged steel
Heads 3998916 76.18 cc, 2.02/1.6 valves, screw in studs & guide plates
Cam 3972182 3972178 symbol: (1) square Solid lifter - 0.458(I)/0.484(E) lift, 317I/346E duration
Pistons Flat w/valve relief - yields 9.0:1 compression
Intake 3959594
Carb (A/T) 3997788 GBHolley List 6238, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL
Carb (M/T) 3999263 GAHolley List 6239, 780cfm , 4150 series - 4BBL
LH Exhaust 3989041 Rear exit, log type w/AIR, 2.026 outlet
RH Exhaust 3986330 Rear exit, log type w/AIR, 1.96 outlet
Distributor 1112095 Manual Trans, RFI, single point w/vacuum
Distributor 1112049 Auto Trans, RFI, single point w/vacuum
Distributor 1112153 2nd design - M/T, single point w/vacuum & ECC
Distributor 1112156 2nd design - A/T, single point w/vacuum & ECC
Alternator: Delcotron 37 Amp, part # 1102454
Water Pump: 6263701

unverified but alternate head casting #'s include: 3973487, 3973487X, & 3998993



Last updated: 10/3/2006
Author: MadMike Maciolek
Email: tech@nastyz28.com

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