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Alan Nyhus · 12-13-2016, 12:34 PM

Greg, the '68 327-325's (RPO L79) were, as correctly stated, never available with an automatic. And while NHRA has taken some liberties by allowing autos in some combos, this one has remained a 'stick only' in the NHRA Classification guide.

'68 L79 production figures:
-Chevelle: 4082
-Chevy II: 1274
-Corvette: 9440

Oddly, the '68 L79 in the Corvette was rated at 350 hp while the same engine in the Nova and Chevelle was at 325 hp. All '68 L79's used a Quadrajet, regardess of body style.

For what it's worth...... -Al

12-13-2016, 12:34 PM	#7
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Manual trans only? Greg, the '68 327-325's (RPO L79) were, as correctly stated, never available with an automatic. And while NHRA has taken some liberties by allowing autos in some combos, this one has remained a 'stick only' in the NHRA Classification guide. '68 L79 production figures: -Chevelle: 4082 -Chevy II: 1274 -Corvette: 9440 Oddly, the '68 L79 in the Corvette was rated at 350 hp while the same engine in the Nova and Chevelle was at 325 hp. All '68 L79's used a Quadrajet, regardess of body style. For what it's worth...... -Al __________________ "That'll never work....." Last edited by Alan Nyhus; 12-13-2016 at 01:01 PM.