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1970 Z28 Motor Question

Discussion in '1970 - 1973 Specific' started by Tubbys57, Oct 4, 2013.

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  1. Oct 4, 2013 #1
    Tubbys57

    Tubbys57 New Member

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    Hey,

    I'm sure you heard or seen this question before but Looking to buy a 1970 Camaro Z28 and need some help...

    No documents... Want to know if the motor stamp is CTB that that mean it is likely a Z28??
     
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    COPO

    COPO Veteran Member Lifetime Gold Member

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    From Mortec

    CTB
    1970
    350
    high perf, 4 spd
    LT1
    350
    4
    F X A

    CTB
    1972
    400
    man trans., A.I.R.
    4
    Caprice

    CTB
    1974
    400
    t/h trns, pol/taxi
    175
    2
    Caprice

    CTB
    1975
    400
    a/t
    175
    4
    A

    CTB
    1978
    305
    LG3
    U
    145
    2
    Monza
     
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    twozs

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    thats a lot of CTB motors ( and all but one suck ) . you better do your homework !!!
     
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    tom3

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    If you can, look on the back of the engine on the top of the bell housing mounting flange for a cast in 4 digit date code. Should end in 0 for 1970.
     
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    Tubbys57

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    Yes the motor is a 1970 CTB with 4 Spd. Motor and trans are numbers matching to vin. Car has the aluminum spaces as mentioned in articles I read. Again my question is does this motor only come in Z28's or could this combination have been ordered with out Z28 option?? Car is being presented as Z28

    Any and all help would be appreciated...
     
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    Z27LS3

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    i'd say the Z/28 primary feature is the engine. CTB: 350ci, mt, z
    when you say #s match do you have the partial VIN suffix stamped pass side front engine pad ? down below & behind the alternator. if the stamps are factory and the date codes and other identifiers match up I'm sure you are off to a good start. where in KY are you?

    and welcome to the board, its a great place with tons of info......
    I always say "use the search feature" you can literally search old threads and get information. click the below link to '70 data page
    http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro70.html#chitika_close_button
     
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    Tubbys57

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    Yes partical vin on engine pad behind alternator car build 4A and engine dated 2/27... Trans also has partical vin...

    Thanks,

    Located between Lexington and Knoxville just off 75. I currently have 2 1969 camaro convertibles and always liked the 70-72 look.
     
  8. Oct 5, 2013 #8
    Z27LS3

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    looks like you are OK, I'd offer to ride out and look at it but just had left hip replaced 5 days ago and I'm not allowed to drive quite yet. my last camaro was a 69 convertible, was a great car but I regretted selling my 71 and now have a 72. cant stay away from the 2nd gens. style and ride improvements standing the test of time.

    maybe post up some pics ?
     
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    Tubbys57

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    Thanks again for motor help....

    Next question car has a RS front end - how can I confirm if it is an original RS car. Car was reprinted 15 to 20 years ago and needs complete redo again. Any way to tell Original RS car??
     
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    Welcome aboard. Vin stamp on pad behind alt. suggest that it was built at the Van Nuys plant in California.
     
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