Was there ever a 365HP with factory Power?
09-18-2012, 04:16 PM
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08-14-2016, 08:37 PM
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08-14-2016, 08:42 PM
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Just got my 1964 365 hp L76 and I just got done changing the oil and with the new filter it took well over 6 quarts, I would say 6 1/2, I had two 5 quart jugs and after pouring the oil filter canister half full and installing and then pouring in the remaining contents of the 5 qt jug, I started the engine and ran for a minute and let the oil drain back down into the pan. I checked the dipstick and I was well below that add 1 qt level but still on the tip of the dipstick. So I would say it does hold 6 quarts as the owners manual says. but I think it holds a 1/2 quart more.
My oil pan does look like the one on the right in the photos.
My oil pan does look like the one on the right in the photos.
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08-14-2016, 08:48 PM
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The car has been heavily researched and they found that only four were manufactured. The car has a long history and has won 4 NCRS Awards and a Duntov Mark of Excellence award. I just going by the huge binder of documentation that came with the car. I'm suprised that AC was never ordered on a Fuelie, not much difference unless the compressor intruded into the fuel injection units "space". I originally wanted a Rochester equiped car because my dad worked there 45 years and I was there 10, but living in S. Florida the AC equiped car won out.
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08-14-2016, 08:51 PM
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The car has been heavily researched and they found that only four were manufactured. The car has a long history and has won 4 NCRS Awards and a Duntov Mark of Excellence award. I just going by the huge binder of documentation that came with the car. I'm suprised that AC was never ordered on a Fuelie, not much difference unless the compressor intruded into the fuel injection units "space".
AC could not be ordered with FI due to the air cleaner, alt, and comperser could not share the same space.
08-14-2016, 09:17 PM
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I thought the FI would interfere with the compressor, thanks for backing up my visual impression.
I love the AC but "crawling" around up under the dash, I see the hoses connecting to the ducts ar really dryed out and need replacement. I'm ordering a section of hose for that project.
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08-14-2016, 09:30 PM
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08-14-2016, 09:58 PM
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08-14-2016, 10:14 PM
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How do you get the production records that split out the options, I see that 1988 1964's were built with AC and your numbers show 381 cars with the L76 engine had AC. Do you have a link to those production numbers?
08-14-2016, 10:28 PM
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Perhaps the 4 number you were quoted was an attempt to also include cars having similar colors and options like your car. This is not exact and is just a guesstimate.............but the ECL's from Noland and GM are exact.
Larry
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08-15-2016, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mallie;1581852396:D
Thanks for the info. How's the Ident # wrong?
Not sure I want to deal with this seller now... who knows what else could he have faked...
Not sure I want to deal with this seller now... who knows what else could he have faked...
08-15-2016, 05:17 PM
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I met a fellow who had a Z06 convertible. He was told by experts over and over that Chevrolet never made a Z06 convertible. Well, wouldn't you know they did. I suppose it is possible that someone could have ordered a 365 hp with a small oil pan and power steering but why would they have? Now a special order fuelie with power steering would be a little more believable (imo).
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08-16-2016, 12:40 AM
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They are in Noland Adam's Book on C2 Restoration (Page 213). But they may also be listed in other sources. JohnZ probably has the original factory documents in his files.
Perhaps the 4 number you were quoted was an attempt to also include cars having similar colors and options like your car. This is not exact and is just a guesstimate.............but the ECL's from Noland and GM are exact.
Larry
Perhaps the 4 number you were quoted was an attempt to also include cars having similar colors and options like your car. This is not exact and is just a guesstimate.............but the ECL's from Noland and GM are exact.
Larry
11-26-2018, 01:10 PM
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Another unicorn L-76 with N40 power steering.
https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/26...ette-sting-ray
https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/26...ette-sting-ray
- Original 327/365hp L76 V8
- Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
- Rare code AA Tuxedo Black
- Code 427 Silver leather interior
- Factory color combination
- N36 telescopic steering column
- N32 teakwood steering wheel
- J50 power disc brakes
- N40 power steering
- P48 knock-off wheels
- N11 off road exhaust
11-26-2018, 01:29 PM
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Another unicorn L-76 with N40 power steering.
https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/26...ette-sting-ray
https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/26...ette-sting-ray
- Original 327/365hp L76 V8
- Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
- Rare code AA Tuxedo Black
- Code 427 Silver leather interior
- Factory color combination
- N36 telescopic steering column
- N32 teakwood steering wheel
- J50 power disc brakes
- N40 power steering
- P48 knock-off wheels
- N11 off road exhaust
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11-26-2018, 01:46 PM
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I think if you look closely, you will see a Corvette HP oil pan that hold 5qts + 1qt = total 6qts. Also, look how the steering ram hits/scrapes the pan. They may have dimpled the pan some, but not enough. 
Dennis
PS, I have that exact oil pan on my car.
DennisPS, I have that exact oil pan on my car.
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11-26-2018, 04:10 PM
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No one writes a car ad quite as colorfully as RK Motors Charlotte. If they told me the sky was blue I would check first.
++ Hold on, this thread is 10 years old. What am I doing commenting on it?++
++ Hold on, this thread is 10 years old. What am I doing commenting on it?++
Last edited by 65hihp; 11-26-2018 at 04:11 PM.
