1977 Corvette Engine Replacement
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Navigator
Joined: Jul 2009
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Nova thank you for making that list for me. I think I am going to stay stock with the engine and make some replacements which I can do.
(I found some hooker side exhaust for 1,300 good price? also how hard are they to install/ how much would it cost to have goodyear do it?)
Thank you all you have been a great help to me
(I found some hooker side exhaust for 1,300 good price? also how hard are they to install/ how much would it cost to have goodyear do it?)
Thank you all you have been a great help to me
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
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I did a rebuild with a local circle track builder doing the machine work and assembly. New balanced assembly with Scat rotating assy, I-beams rods and KB pistons. He ported my heads, installed screw in studs, HD guideplates and roller rockers.Cam is Comp XE268H. Bill came in at $3200.00 ready to install. Since I stuck with gen I heads and block everything bolted right back where it goes! Oh and did I mention it's now 383ci! 
Here is a link to pics of the process!
http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i1.../Motor%20Swap/
Here is what she looks like with everything completed
This was a good decision for me. I now also have the builder and his track friends available for consultation and tweaks!
peace
ps; I had no gas mileage related objective....I am probably doing good to get 15...but when i drive this car it's for fun and i put my foot in it a lot!
Here is a link to pics of the process!
http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i1.../Motor%20Swap/
Here is what she looks like with everything completed
This was a good decision for me. I now also have the builder and his track friends available for consultation and tweaks!
peace
ps; I had no gas mileage related objective....I am probably doing good to get 15...but when i drive this car it's for fun and i put my foot in it a lot!
Last edited by CheezMoe; Jul 11, 2009 at 04:33 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: St. Petersburg, Fl///Columbus, Ohio
I took a low mile "R" motor from a 2002 suburban-Freshened it up.....installed new GM hotcam, GM performance alum intake Eldelbrock carb and HEI Ignition with Hooker Headers/Sidepipes with the new high flow mufflers
Now I have more HP than traction AND on the highway 23mpg or so!!!
Now I have more HP than traction AND on the highway 23mpg or so!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Chicago
I'm going to buck the trend here and recommend you go with an LS1/6 setup. Many places sell low mileage engines with trans. There's plenty of aftermarket support for gen 3/4 engine swaps and plenty of info on the forum to guide you through it. With you gas mileage concerns you'll be very happy with an LS1/T56 combo. You'll make more power than any of the other motors mentioned and double the gas mileage.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Port Clinton Ohio
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I went with the GM Performance 330hp 350. I'm very happy with it. I looked into rebuilding my original engine but it was going to cost about the same as a new motor. This way I can drive as much as I want and not worry about damaging the original engine.
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
A little more than your basic Gen1 rebuild but youll never "go back" once you drive one of these guaranteed.
Just saw they have a big block carb'ed crate LS now too.
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=225247
Killer power, very efficient engines that can take all the abuse you can throw at them.
Just saw they have a big block carb'ed crate LS now too.
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=225247
Killer power, very efficient engines that can take all the abuse you can throw at them.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Spring Texas
jmho
Orville
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Longwood Florida
For what you spend on a 330hp or 355hp crate motor. You can buy late model 5.3 motor trans, harness and computer for about 1,500.00
You will have you efficiency and power. The make 285-310 from the factory. you will get better mileage and run mid 13s with a stock motor no changes. Or swap the cam change intake... headers. Run low 12s with awesome gas mileage and drive-a-bility compare to a GEN I motor.
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...ine/index.html
You will have you efficiency and power. The make 285-310 from the factory. you will get better mileage and run mid 13s with a stock motor no changes. Or swap the cam change intake... headers. Run low 12s with awesome gas mileage and drive-a-bility compare to a GEN I motor.
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...ine/index.html
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: Round Rock Texas
Ok, What if I buy bolt-ons, and change all fluids to synthetic... Clean it up, seafoam it.
(Because I have no idea where to buy any of that stuff)
The only things I have researched are some Throttle bodys Cold air intakes Tuners and such for a new mustang. This is way different.
(Because I have no idea where to buy any of that stuff)
The only things I have researched are some Throttle bodys Cold air intakes Tuners and such for a new mustang. This is way different.
