1967 Chevelle

396/375hp RPO L78 Engine

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396/375hp with Positive Ventilation

The L78 engine required RPO K24, Closed Positive Engine Ventilation

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Generator (alternator) is not mounted in accordance with the Assembly Instruction Manual. Top brace should be behind generator and adjustment bolt should be inserted from the back side. See Generator page for correct mounting.

Aside from some internal modifications the L78 also included an aluminum intake manifold and larger, rectangular port cylinder heads. The L78 option was absent from the 1967 Chevelle option availability until its re-release sometime around April or May. The Assembly Instruction Manual shows the date of the drawings as April 26, 1967.