327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION
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327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION
In researching the correct block casting # for a replacement block, this site
htt;://www.stingray.nu/tips/tech65.htm Corvette Tech Specs Per Year
shows the following for '65 Vettes:
3782870 327 CID
&
3858180 327 CID - Limited Use
My question is: Was the "180" used in '65 Vettes. If so, why did they switch to the '180" which was in my '5?
Would it be a good core to use as a replacement block in my '5? It's a small journal just like the '870'.
Appreciate feedback on this as I have chance to buy a '180 that just happens to fall, date code wise, before my '5 was assembled.
Thanks in advance guys!
Regards,
Jim
htt;://www.stingray.nu/tips/tech65.htm Corvette Tech Specs Per Year
shows the following for '65 Vettes:
3782870 327 CID
&
3858180 327 CID - Limited Use
My question is: Was the "180" used in '65 Vettes. If so, why did they switch to the '180" which was in my '5?
Would it be a good core to use as a replacement block in my '5? It's a small journal just like the '870'.
Appreciate feedback on this as I have chance to buy a '180 that just happens to fall, date code wise, before my '5 was assembled.
Thanks in advance guys!
Regards,
Jim
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (6T5RUSH)
"Corvette by the Numbers" says the 180 was used in '65 for the 250, 300, 365, and 375 horse Vettes... "it was used interchangeably with the 870 block." :hurray:
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (gary6696)
The 870 (Saginaw) block was used on almost all 65's; the 8180 was a Tonawanda casting (2-digit year code in the casting date, no oil gallery plug above the timing cover) that was used in a very limited number of cars. VERY rarely seen, but correct nonetheless. :thumbs:
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (JohnZ)
gary6696 & JohnZ:
Hey, always good to bounce it off more then 1 "official" source. You guys just gave me a "warm and fuzzy" feeling about this. Now, to see if I can win it!
Thanks!
Jim
Hey, always good to bounce it off more then 1 "official" source. You guys just gave me a "warm and fuzzy" feeling about this. Now, to see if I can win it!
Thanks!
Jim
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (6T5RUSH)
the Tonanwanda block, if used at all in 65 (some still dispute that) is at least so unlikley that a 65 T block car for sale, repp'd to be original, should be considered incorrect until sufficiently proven otherwise. I would put it into the same category as someone selling you a SB 67 with the BB stinger hood as "one of the ones that was delivered that way" - even if it's the God's honest truth you will spend the rest of your life defending the correctness of the car.
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (ctjackster)
ctjackster,
Thanks. Well, it's a mute point now as I didn't win it. Still in the hunt.
Thanks again!
Jim (6T5RUSH)
Thanks. Well, it's a mute point now as I didn't win it. Still in the hunt.
Thanks again!
Jim (6T5RUSH)
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (6T5RUSH)
Jim - advise the birthday of your 65 SB and you can have more eyes looking for you, we all know of blocks here and there that aren't just right for us but might be good for you.
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (ctjackster)
ctjackster:
Thanks for the suggestion. You're right. This forum does give you the "right" venue to allow true focus on your needs/help.
My '5 is a mid March, '65 assembled car. The Casting date on my original '870 block is B1'65. I would think the "rule of thumb" is no more than 6 months prior to the build date of the car, right? So, a date code from October, '64 through early March '65 would work.
Thanks again.
Jim
Thanks for the suggestion. You're right. This forum does give you the "right" venue to allow true focus on your needs/help.
My '5 is a mid March, '65 assembled car. The Casting date on my original '870 block is B1'65. I would think the "rule of thumb" is no more than 6 months prior to the build date of the car, right? So, a date code from October, '64 through early March '65 would work.
Thanks again.
Jim
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (6T5RUSH)
Jim,
I run Ebay auctions for a guy that's got an 870 block dated C-8-65 that is rough bored .025. Its been hot tanked/magnafluxed and is guaranteed good usable. This is pretty close to your car's build date. I'll need to check out the pad for additional info but thought you might be interested. Also, I see you're from Clinton Twp. The block is up in Bay City so you may even be able to pick it up and avoid shipping. I'll double-check, but I think the owner wants $600 for it.
I run Ebay auctions for a guy that's got an 870 block dated C-8-65 that is rough bored .025. Its been hot tanked/magnafluxed and is guaranteed good usable. This is pretty close to your car's build date. I'll need to check out the pad for additional info but thought you might be interested. Also, I see you're from Clinton Twp. The block is up in Bay City so you may even be able to pick it up and avoid shipping. I'll double-check, but I think the owner wants $600 for it.
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (2000Hoo)
sweet little block (casting # - wise and date-wise) that just got noticed.
ya know, I have this SB April 6, 1965 birthday car too . . . . :D
kidding!
ya know, I have this SB April 6, 1965 birthday car too . . . . :D
kidding!
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Re: 327 BLOCK CASTING QUESTION (2000Hoo)
2000Hoo:
Hey, I'd appreciate your checking it out further.
Thanks for this possibility. Mine has been bored out .030 so, if I can avoid replacing pistons, etc... a block not bored over .030 would work for me.
Regards,
Jim
Hey, I'd appreciate your checking it out further.
Thanks for this possibility. Mine has been bored out .030 so, if I can avoid replacing pistons, etc... a block not bored over .030 would work for me.
Regards,
Jim
