Classic Car parts for the 1971 Classic Chevelle Restoration and Information

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Chevelle 365 hp 454 Ci Still oh YEA!

Classic Car Parts is proud to present the 1971 Classic Chevelle.

1971 saw the end of muscle car performance. In response to GM's decision that all engines would use unleaded fuel and to meet ever new emission standards. Chevrolet reduced the compression ratio of all its engines and introduced two new entry level engines. The 350 V8 two barrel became the standard engine that put out a meager 245bhp through a single exhaust! A 350 V8 four barrel that put out 270bhp was optional. The 396 (known also as the less popular 402) engine was renamed the "Turbo Jet 400" and offered only 300bhp, down from 350bhp. The 375bhp version was no longer available. The LS6 454 was no longer produced, but the LS5 454 returned with 365bhp, an increase of 5bhp from 1970. Redesign of the Chevelle with a new single headlight design from the Monte Carlo and could be optioned with hood stripes and the cowl induction hood. Only the LS5 had the external engine ID with "SS 454" emblems. All others only had "SS" emblems. This was a changing of philosophy of GM.

Total Production: 19,992 (SS 454 option)

Engines: L65 350 V8 245bhp@4800rpm, 250lb-ft@2800rpm.

L48 350 V8 270bhp@5600rpm, 360lb-ft@3200rpm.

LS3 402 V8 300bhp@4800rpm, 400lb-ft@3200.

LS5 454 V8 365bhp@4800rpm, 465lb-ft@3200rpm.

Performance: LS6 454/365: 0-60 in 6.0 sec, 1/4 mile in 14.35 sec @ 97mph.