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The Chevelle is one of Chevrolet's most famous muscle cars of all times, it made a respectable name for it's self in the muscle car world, during it's run as a muscle car it could hold it's own with the best of them, there were a lot of different versions of the Chevelle and they were one of the best examples of a muscle car out there.

They were heavily optioned, big and powerful cars, my personal favorite years for the Chevelle were 1967 and 1970, these cars made a real statement, they were long and wide, and had the true muscle car look and feel about them, the Chevelle was a true muscle car icon from the late 1960's & early 1970's.

The LS6 454

The biggest performance option for 1970 was the "LS6 454"; it produced 450 HP @ 5600 RPM and built 500 lb-ft of torque @ 3600 RPM. It has high compression pistons and rectangle port cylinder heads, along with a solid lifter camshaft. Few other muscle cars could rival the power of the LS6.

By 1970 style was every bit as important as performance, and the SS Chevelles were available with twin racing stripes, that want over the hood and deck lid.

The Muncie M22 Rock Crusher 4 speed transmission

With 500 ft-lb of torque, only two transmissions were able to handle the LS6 engine. The Muncie M22 rock crusher, which supposedly got its name from having diamonds dropped in to the gearbox, and it, crushed the rocks before it chewed the gears out of the transmission. The second transmission that was tough enough to handle the LS6 was the turbohydromatic 400 automatic transmission.

With the SS package came an upgraded suspension system known as the F41 suspension, it basically had stiffer springs to handle the extra weight of the big block engine that was stuffed in to this wicked ride, a full length 2.5 inch dual exhaust also came standard on the SS models.

The cowl induction hood

The cowl induction hood was one the most distinctive features on the SS Chevelles, a slightly raised portion of the hood, with the opening for the scoop facing the driver of the car, it would draw air from the bottom of the windshield area, where the air has a natural swirling effect.

Engine Specifications

• Cast Iron Engine Block
• Cast Iron Cylinder Heads
• Two Valves Per Cylinder
• 4.25 inch bore with a 4 inch stroke
• 454 CID
• 11.25:1 Compression Ratio

Well that's more or less the story of the 1970 Chevelle LS6, during that time these cars were feared by their opponents, and loathed by the other motor companies, with all of them trying to out do each other in the muscle car wars, not to many of them could lay this car to rest, it was one tough hombre.

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El Camino For Sale

Due to the success of the Ranchero that Ford began selling in 1957, Chevrolet manufactured the El Camino for sale from 1959 through 1960. That initial attempt to compete with Ford was a failure, and Chevrolet abandoned the attempt due to the limited market. However, Ford continued to experience success and the market continued to broaden, so Chevrolet returned with an all-new El Camino for sale in 1964. It was here that Chevrolet established this automotive icon that spanned five vehicle generations.

First Generation (1959-1960)

While it's true that the El Camino's appearance in 1959 was in response to the success of the Ranchero, it's not the complete story. Harley Earl had the idea for one as early as 1952, and at some point after that moment, Chevrolet had been working on its design. However, perhaps the success of the Ranchero forced Chevrolet to introduce the El Camino for sale earlier than they would have liked. Regardless, what was a flop in 1959 became a legendary and coveted vehicle among modern collectors.

Second Generation (1964-1967)

When Chevrolet reintroduced the El Camino for sale in 1964, it was based on the Chevelle and thus substantially different from the two models at the beginning of the decade. Although the 1959-1960 models are the most coveted, these mid-1960s models provided the iconic El Camino imagery, imagery that has grown finer with time. The standard V8 that Chevy provided with these models was a 283 cubic-inch two-barrel carbureted motor that pounded out 195 horsepower. The optional engine had dual exhausts and a four-barrel carburetor that allowed it to crank out 220 horsepower.

Third Generation (1968-1972)

The third-gen El Caminos shared interior and exterior trims with the Chevelle Malibu, and it was at this time that Chevrolet really embraced the El Caminos popularity with the muscle crowd. This is was evident in the high performance Super Sport (SS) that Chevrolet released alongside the 1968 Chevelle Super Sport. The following model year marked the first time that GM used the legendary Chevrolet 350 V8 in the El Camino. This focus on the big blocks continued throughout the third generation, and established the El Camino as one of the cornerstones of American muscle.

Fourth Generation (1973-1977)

For the fourth generation, Chevrolet redesigned the El Camino to match the Chevelle, which they were also redesigning. The distinct element of these model years is that while the vehicle grew in size, it is quite a bit lighter than the models that came before it due to advances in construction technology. During this period, the El Camino was also the last Chevy vehicle to sport the SS designation. The Chevelle had dropped it in 1973, and the Nova dropped it in 1976. However, unlike on those models, SS was an option package on the third-gen El Camino, and it was quite common to have a higher-performing non-SS El Camino.

Fifth Generation (1978-1987)

In the 1980s, the muscle era was waning. American car buyers still loved their fast cars, but there was increased competition from imports providing better fuel performance. In addition, the growing popularity of compact pickup trucks was squeezing out the utility segment of the El Camino market. An interesting note is that Chevy sold 425 unsold 1987 models as 1988 models, making those 425 coveted as a curiosity.

Among enthusiasts, El Caminos are perhaps more popular today than they have ever been. Not too long ago, it was easy to find an El Camino for sale, but that isn't the case any longer. An enthusiast's best shot at an El Camino hotrod with only a modest investment is to find one of those mid-1980s models, and "supe" it up. The true muscle El Caminos cost the proverbial pretty penny even in a state of disrepair.

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Chevelle header question?

I have a 1972 Chevelle, and I am putting a 454 in. It has square exhaust ports (casting number 361959, out of a 79 Chevy pickup). I would like to find some full length headers but I am having trouble, because all the ones I find for Chevelles are oval port. I have checked ebay, summit, jegs, plus many other header companies with no luck. #1, can I use oval port headers with square port headers, and #2, if not, does anybody know where the heck I could find some? I am looking for some under $300. Thanks!

i agree with mikey,the header should bolt up & seal with no problem. flow tech headers #11130.auto tech.27yrs.

Father and son soup up '69 Chevys
Shawn Strunk stands next to his green, black and blue 1969 Chevy Camaro SS, with its bored-over 355 cubic-inch motor putting out 400 horsepower. Next to him is Fred Strunk and his 1969 gray and black Chevy Chevelle SS with a 496-cubic-inch stroker that puts out 515 horsepower.

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