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1971 LT1, Engine code # & A/C Avail ?

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Old 02-02-2002, 03:58 AM
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Default 1971 LT1, Engine code # & A/C Avail ?

Hi C3 fans

I am on the trail of an advertised !971 LT1 with A/C. I thought only the 72 LT1s had A/C.

What is the correct 5th digit in the serial # for the LT1 option ??

Is there a option sheet afixed somewhere on the C3s that show the options ??

Thanks for any & all help.

Old 02-02-2002, 06:52 AM
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Default Re: 1971 LT1, Engine code # & A/C Avail ? (micropro_wright)

No 71 LT-1's with A/C or automatic trans.. There were some publications (Chilton Manual) and early GM info that were in error. It listed engine code CJK as a 330 hp and a/t . It was in reality a base (270hp) engine. So there were two codes for the base engine with a/t which is sorta strange. The engine ID digit you spoke of wasn't used until '72. hope this helps
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Old 02-02-2002, 07:05 AM
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Default Re: 1971 LT1, Engine code # & A/C Avail ? (silvervetteman)

As Silvervetteman says, 72 was the ONLY year the LT1 was offered with AC. This was because of the higher RPM limit of the solid lifter motor. I think the only other solid lifter small blocks available with AC were the 64 and 64 365HP cars. Check this car out carefully :) Might be a "base motor" car rebuilt to LT1 specs. Chuck
Old 02-02-2002, 10:56 AM
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Default Re: 1971 LT1, Engine code # & A/C Avail ? (micropro_wright)

Ah, once again someone puts an LT-1 hood on a Vette and advertises it s an LT-1. This person obviously knows nothing about Corvettes or they wouldn't bother trying to pass that car off as an LT-1. This should tell you the value of anything else they say about that auto. Let this one pass.

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