1971 LT-1 Carb Heat Shield

[Steve Beech]

My newly acquired 1971 LT-1 has no heat shield between the intake and holley. It only has a carb gasket. Was there one originally fitted? If so does anyone know where I can obtain same? The Chevy dealer shows a #3999198 shield, but its NLA

[Joe L.]

Re: 1971 LT-1 Carb Heat Shield

Steve-----

GM #3999198 was NOT a heat shield, per se. It was an insulating (i.e. thick) "gasket" between the carburetor and manifold. This piece replaced GM #3989390 which was the part originally used in PRODUCTION for your application. The configuration of the 2 parts as installed on the car is virtually identical. However, as you've found, the 3999198 is discontinued from GM. Dr. Rebuild to the rescue! He carries a reproduction of this piece.

Also, just to be clear, there was NO heat shield originally used for your application. Heat shields were used for 1970 applications with EEC.