The correct Manifold???
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The correct Manifold???
Hi Guys,
I bought a 1963 corvette 300hp 327 , date code June
The previous owner had put on some aftermarket manifold, headers etc.
He gave me what he though was the original manifold on the car.
the manifold # 3783244 date code..L161
This doesnt make sense to me. What is the correct #
I bought a 1963 corvette 300hp 327 , date code June
The previous owner had put on some aftermarket manifold, headers etc.
He gave me what he though was the original manifold on the car.
the manifold # 3783244 date code..L161
This doesnt make sense to me. What is the correct #
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Army
Hi Guys,
I bought a 1963 corvette 300hp 327 , date code June
The previous owner had put on some aftermarket manifold, headers etc.
He gave me what he though was the original manifold on the car.
the manifold # 3783244 date code..L161
This doesnt make sense to me. What is the correct #
I bought a 1963 corvette 300hp 327 , date code June
The previous owner had put on some aftermarket manifold, headers etc.
He gave me what he though was the original manifold on the car.
the manifold # 3783244 date code..L161
This doesnt make sense to me. What is the correct #
http://corvette-world.com/corvette_1...ng_Numbers.php
The manifold you have is for a '63 250HP as shown on the same web page.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; Jul 7, 2011 at 06:41 PM.
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The 3783244 is a 62-63 327/250 horse intake. The 63 300hp used intake 3799349 (as did the 62 and maybe 64 300). The 3844459 could possibly show up on very late 63 300's.
The dating on your intake would make it correct for a 62 327, built roughly sometime between Dec. 61 and May 62
The dating on your intake would make it correct for a 62 327, built roughly sometime between Dec. 61 and May 62
Last edited by gbvette62; Jul 7, 2011 at 06:47 PM.
Drifting
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Hi Guys,
I bought a 1963 corvette 300hp 327 , date code June
The previous owner had put on some aftermarket manifold, headers etc.
He gave me what he though was the original manifold on the car.
the manifold # 3783244 date code..L161
This doesnt make sense to me. What is the correct #
I bought a 1963 corvette 300hp 327 , date code June
The previous owner had put on some aftermarket manifold, headers etc.
He gave me what he though was the original manifold on the car.
the manifold # 3783244 date code..L161
This doesnt make sense to me. What is the correct #
Le Mans Master
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From: Puget Sound
I've heard that but, never seen a report or survey of any original cars that ever had one. Just like a lot of supposedly "late" 65 items although there's never been a documented original.
Go with a "349" manifold and it will never be proven wrong. A "459" will do nothing but raise questions. Whatever you choose, it really won't be the original one so go with what's proven correct.
Jim
Jim
Melting Slicks
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From: Sarasota Florida
If it has to be "correct" go with 3799349..Mine is a June car..I found the "correct" manifold for it years ago..There out I do believe 63 Impala shares that same manifold casting numbers with Corvette.....
Good luck
Good luck
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