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Old 05-03-2016, 05:27 PM
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What is the right number power valve for my 1972 LT1 Holley carb?
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John: Check your carb to be sure but I think the 72 cars used a Holley list #6238-1. If that is the case you can reference this chart and you will see they used either a 6.5 or 8.5. http://www.hotrodreference.com/951/h...valve-ratings/

My 70 LT-1 has a 8.5 in it if that helps.

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Thanks for the great link to the chart and your comments.
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Originally Posted by John Starr
Thanks for the great link to the chart and your comments.

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