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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 08/19/2017 at 13:35 • Filed to: None

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‘70 Chevelle LS6. I don’t know much about the Chevelles and Malibus, but my understanding is that the ‘70 LS6 is pretty much the crème de la crème. Add to my knowledge.

19JRC99 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 13:41

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The LS6 is the fastest Chevelle they ever built. 454 with 450 horsepower. A Malibu was basically the “luxury” trim if I remember right. And if it’s a 4 speed, it’s worth some big bucks.

Chariotoflove > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 13:41

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Add to my knowledge.

It’s green.

And I love it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 13:44

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It made 450(270w)hp!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 13:49

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This is my dream car. The car chase in Jack Reacher with one of these is epic too.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 19JRC99 08/19/2017 at 13:51

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It is.

LongbowMkII > 19JRC99 08/19/2017 at 13:52

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Or a replica.

19JRC99 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 13:55

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Well, I figured, since the license plate says “LS6 4SPD”

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 19JRC99 08/19/2017 at 14:00

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Yeah that was kinda the big clue for me too

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/19/2017 at 14:00

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Dayum son

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 14:13

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500 ft lbs of torque.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 08/19/2017 at 14:16

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Thats, like, all the torques.

50ford500 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/19/2017 at 14:18

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They also made it in delicious El Camino flavor

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 50ford500 08/19/2017 at 14:18

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I’d imagine that would be very good at burnouts.

50ford500 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/20/2017 at 10:03

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Lol and how!

Takuro Spirit > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/30/2017 at 11:10

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Underrated 454 (450 horse), available 4-speed Muncie, and I think it was a one year only package.

WilliamsSW > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/30/2017 at 11:11

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It is absolutely the creme-de-la-creme of Chevelles, bar none.

I believe the LS6 carried the highest horsepower rating of any GM car of that era - and actually the highest rated of the Big 3 from that era. Granted, that’s because a few other engines (L88, ZL-1, Hemi, Boss429) were underrated, but still.

lone_liberal > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/30/2017 at 11:31

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You know that old saying “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for I am the baddest motherfucker in the goddamn valley.”?

It refers to the LS6 Chevelle.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > lone_liberal 08/30/2017 at 11:34

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That’s fairly conclusive, I think.

diplodicus > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/30/2017 at 11:48

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Wait how is it possible to have a 50% loss between crank and wheels?

crowmolly > diplodicus 08/30/2017 at 12:08

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Technically that is not what’s happening. Biggest HP loss for gross engines is typically exhaust systems. One test had the LS6 making 385 at the crank as-installed.

With all the older cars there’s two things to remember:

1.) Gross vs. Net, they don’t make nearly the same numbers by today’s standards.

2.) However, you could/can add stupid power for very cheap. Just adding headers and a free flowing exhaust to some of the old cars will give you a lot of power. Big blocks especially- some of the “hot” ones gained 50+ net hp on the engine dyno during modern testing.

Just manifolds vs headers:

crowmolly > WilliamsSW 08/30/2017 at 12:18

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The Chevelle LS6 was the highest hp rated car.

The LS6 was not the highest rated engine. LS7 was 465 hp over the counter. Not sure about the race hemi or Ford’s stuff.

loki03xlh > Chariotoflove 08/30/2017 at 12:22

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I’m partial to the black with white stripe color combo.

just like Melba Toast

WilliamsSW > crowmolly 08/30/2017 at 12:31

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Right - highest rated car is a better way to put it. I always forget about the LS7, but I don’t think it was offered from the factory to the general public?

All of the Big 3 had motors that would/could make over 450 HP, but I don’t *think* any of them rated a car higher that could be bought off the showroom floor.

Chariotoflove > loki03xlh 08/30/2017 at 12:46

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Heh heh. I wouldn’t kick that out of my garage either.