New C3 owner
Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 390
Likes: 1
From: Livonia MI
Welcome to the forums!
Nice car, especially for the price!
My personal recomendation would be to pull the original motor, put it on the side, and buy a crate motor. Cheaper, easier, and less risk. Then, if you ever decide to put it back to numbers matching, you're free to do it.
This is the route I went when I restored my 69 Mustang and I didn't regret it.
When I sold the car, the orignal motor went with the deal.
Nice car, especially for the price!
My personal recomendation would be to pull the original motor, put it on the side, and buy a crate motor. Cheaper, easier, and less risk. Then, if you ever decide to put it back to numbers matching, you're free to do it.
This is the route I went when I restored my 69 Mustang and I didn't regret it.
When I sold the car, the orignal motor went with the deal.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 465
Likes: 18
From: NorthEast
From your pictures, it looks like you have the L48 engine(if I'm wrong please correct me). If so, this block is definitely capable of getting you your required 300hp. You can spend as much as you have on an engine rebuild, so for starters:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-SBCKIT1-000/
Your biggest limitation will be the heads. Most guys here will definitely throw in their opinions on this particular option; but since you don't want to throw a ton of cash at this, try the Vortec head setup with the matching cam assembly.
Even with the 2 bolt main, you should still be in the 300hp ballpark for probably under 3 grand all in. Just my 2 cents of course - I'm sure you'll get lots of advice, the key here is to "sort through" all of the info and try to make an informed decision that meets all your requirements without breaking the bank. Good luck.
Brian
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-SBCKIT1-000/
Your biggest limitation will be the heads. Most guys here will definitely throw in their opinions on this particular option; but since you don't want to throw a ton of cash at this, try the Vortec head setup with the matching cam assembly.
Even with the 2 bolt main, you should still be in the 300hp ballpark for probably under 3 grand all in. Just my 2 cents of course - I'm sure you'll get lots of advice, the key here is to "sort through" all of the info and try to make an informed decision that meets all your requirements without breaking the bank. Good luck.
Brian
Keep the advice coming guys, I appreciate all of it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,200
Likes: 3
From: Lehigh county Pennsylvania
When I do the paint it will be a good paint job but not over the top. I will keep most of the interior the same, but I am going to change the carpet. And I thought I read somewhere on here that I could put a C5 seat in my C3?
I already strayed from "original" with the motor paint scheme, I removed the q-jet, the valve covers are different, and when the motor is done it will probably be #'s matching but certainly not stock.
Like I said, just looking to bring this car back so it runs solid, sounds good at idle and moving, and maybe turn a head.
I already strayed from "original" with the motor paint scheme, I removed the q-jet, the valve covers are different, and when the motor is done it will probably be #'s matching but certainly not stock.
Like I said, just looking to bring this car back so it runs solid, sounds good at idle and moving, and maybe turn a head.
My goal is to bring this car back to the way it looked when it rolled off the line.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 465
Likes: 18
From: NorthEast
Welcome to the forums!
Nice car, especially for the price!
My personal recomendation would be to pull the original motor, put it on the side, and buy a crate motor. Cheaper, easier, and less risk. Then, if you ever decide to put it back to numbers matching, you're free to do it.
This is the route I went when I restored my 69 Mustang and I didn't regret it.
When I sold the car, the orignal motor went with the deal.
Nice car, especially for the price!
My personal recomendation would be to pull the original motor, put it on the side, and buy a crate motor. Cheaper, easier, and less risk. Then, if you ever decide to put it back to numbers matching, you're free to do it.
This is the route I went when I restored my 69 Mustang and I didn't regret it.
When I sold the car, the orignal motor went with the deal.
So for the enthusiasts out there, how big of an impact would that make if I were to ever sell the car? Would the impact be less if I were to include the original motor and parts in a sale?
Also, I believe my car is a 2 bolt main, but some of the crates offer 2 or 4 bolt main. The price difference is rough $500, no biggie. Does it make a difference? Can I put a 4 bolt main in my car? Should I put a 4 bolt main in the car?
Thanks in advance. Ttyl
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 465
Likes: 18
From: NorthEast
You are correct. However, I think the interpretation from each of our points of view are different. I will know when my car is exactly the way I want my car to look, run, and sound. That's the beauty of all of us owning our own vettes, we can do to the car what we see in our mind as "perfect."
Good day man
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,541
Likes: 268
From: iowa city iowa
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C3 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
Wow, your mom has good taste. Nice lookin' 'vette. Keep us posted on your progress and enjoy the journey.
-brent
-brent
