My co-worker drove his 1972 Chevelle SS to work today and parked next to me.




I'm not sure if this is true, but I feel like my SS has gained some more HP just sitting next to it.

 

The miracle of osmosis!! Very cool SS's

 

Nice SS's !

 

Looks like an extra 4.2 hp to me, looking good!

 

Dang I was hoping for at least 5 more!

He complains that it doesn't get driven enough and being the nice guy that I am, I keep offering to lend my services. No luck yet but one day.....

 

As much as I love old muscle cars and own one. You may have added HP to him :)

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Production: 5,333 (SS 454 option)
Engines: L65 350 V8 165bhp@4000rpm, 280lb-ft@2400rpm.
350 V8 175bhp@4000rpm, 280lb-ft@2400rpm
LS3 402 V8 240bhp@4400rpm, 345lb-ft@3200rpm
LS5 454 V8 270bhp@4000rpm, 390lb-ft@3200rpm

 

I am somewhat young and naive mind you, but I heard/read somewhere that, due to gas crisis and what not, the power numbers were often "skewed" to meet federal regulation, and actual power numbers were much higher. Any ideas/input?

 

I had 2 70 SS 396 Chevelles, and a 69 SS 396 El Camino at one time.

Now I have this one;



They all require work and watching where you park and leave them.

 

Even with the 1970 numbers before the change they run: Performance: LS6 454/365: 0-60 in 6.0 sec, 1/4 mile in 14.35 sec @ 97mph. So out little SS holds it's own against it even stock 6.3 and 14.8 so dam close and we're missing a few cylinders. :) And the Chevelle SS was bad ass in it's time. We have an econo wagon. LOL

 

Power numbers were off , but more for insurance proposes!