69 GS 400 stage 1

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by txstratdad, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. txstratdad

    txstratdad Well-Known Member

    What were the differences between the gs400 and the gs400 stage in 69?
     
  2. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    Hotter cam, stiffer valve springs, Q jet reworked, distributor and timing settings, beefed up TH400 with different shift points.
    The valve size remained the same, not bigger like the 70455 stage1.
    Higher oil pressure spring and 5/8 inch pick up tube.
    I believe 2 1/4 exhaust.
    Standard 3.64 posi, and I think in 69 3.42 posi with AC
    Chrome valve covers.
    I don't know about the extra frame torque box like on the 70 Stage1 and big bowl fuel pump??
     
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2018
  3. txstratdad

    txstratdad Well-Known Member

    Did they have a larger radiator and fan? And larger fuel lines?
     
  4. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    All the readings say extra heavy duty cooling with larger radiator but I believe it's also upgraded with a clutch fan.
     

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