[68 RS 302]

Could a 1969 X-55 SS 350 be had with a manual transmission and if so which tachometer would it have....for example would the limits be 7000 RPM or less? If it were an automatic which tachometer? Thanks.

 

[bertfam]

Jason,

The SS350 could be purchased with either an automatic or a manual and would have received the 5k/7k tach regardless of the transmission.

However, some variation in tachometer red-line versus engine have been observed, perhaps due to factory shortages. For example, some L35s have been seen with 5k red-lines, and some L48s have been seen with 5.5k red-lines.

Ed

 

[68 RS 302]

The one I am looking at has a redline at 5K and the tach goes up to 7K. Just curious if it was possible to have that tach installed at the factory or if it was saved for z-28's.

 

[madmax87]

Early 69 Z had the 7k tach but they were a 6k redline.

 

[Unreal]

Early Z/28 used 6000/7000.
Jan- July or so Z/28 (not exactly sure) used 6000/8000
Late Z/28 (extended model year, I think) used 6500/8000