306 in c3?
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Racer
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306 in c3?
My friend is selling is fully built roller 306 engine. its in a manual so my questions are this
Will it work in an automatic?
What parts would i need?
Also can a 306 be put in a c3 corvette easily?
What parts would I need to make it fit?
Thanks as I know nothing about engine mounts and if engines can be interchangeable from auto to manual
Will it work in an automatic?
What parts would i need?
Also can a 306 be put in a c3 corvette easily?
What parts would I need to make it fit?
Thanks as I know nothing about engine mounts and if engines can be interchangeable from auto to manual
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
My friend is selling is fully built roller 306 engine. its in a manual so my questions are this
Will it work in an automatic?
What parts would i need?
Also can a 306 be put in a c3 corvette easily?
What parts would I need to make it fit?
Thanks as I know nothing about engine mounts and if engines can be interchangeable from auto to manual
Will it work in an automatic?
What parts would i need?
Also can a 306 be put in a c3 corvette easily?
What parts would I need to make it fit?
Thanks as I know nothing about engine mounts and if engines can be interchangeable from auto to manual
Melting Slicks
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From: McGrady NC
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Well, it depends on what engine it is based on and the bore/stroke ratio. If it is an overbored 302 then it will be peaky without the low end torque that a heavy C3 needs to get moving unless you change the rear end ratio to something lower, like a 3.73 or a 4.11. That sucker will buzz at 60 MPH. You need more details before you pull the trigger on that one. It could easily be a dog around town but a killer engine on the freeway.
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
If this guy is trying to sell you a Ford Windsor engine to put in your 'vette, he may be having a little fun at your expense.
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Racer
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Lol yea i passed the offer up.
I have a performance shop in joplin called Sho me Speed who is working on a quote for me right now for two things
Nitrous kit install. I can pick up a full kit that was on a c3 corvette for $150, ( bottle warmer, bottle opener, wot switch, window switch, etc)
Top end kit install on l48
I have a performance shop in joplin called Sho me Speed who is working on a quote for me right now for two things
Nitrous kit install. I can pick up a full kit that was on a c3 corvette for $150, ( bottle warmer, bottle opener, wot switch, window switch, etc)
Top end kit install on l48
Melting Slicks
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From: Redruth Cornwall
Drifting
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From: Oxford Ohio
Someone mentioned the .030 over boref 302. That would be around there. A 4.030 bore and a 3 inch stroke. Came in the Z28. Sound great and rpm very high. However, you'll need to keep it around the 4,500 rpm range to have power. The Zs ran well but all at top end. If you ran an auto you'll need a big number stall converter.
In a C3 it would be a dog from the sit still, unless you really gear it. Like someone said 4.11 or maybe a 4.56.
If you got it cheap enough, it may be fun to play with for a while. As a driver, I think it would get old before to long.
In a C3 it would be a dog from the sit still, unless you really gear it. Like someone said 4.11 or maybe a 4.56.
If you got it cheap enough, it may be fun to play with for a while. As a driver, I think it would get old before to long.
Le Mans Master
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From: Butler Pa
Someone mentioned the .030 over boref 302. That would be around there. A 4.030 bore and a 3 inch stroke. Came in the Z28. Sound great and rpm very high. However, you'll need to keep it around the 4,500 rpm range to have power. The Zs ran well but all at top end. If you ran an auto you'll need a big number stall converter.
In a C3 it would be a dog from the sit still, unless you really gear it. Like someone said 4.11 or maybe a 4.56.
If you got it cheap enough, it may be fun to play with for a while. As a driver, I think it would get old before to long.
In a C3 it would be a dog from the sit still, unless you really gear it. Like someone said 4.11 or maybe a 4.56.
If you got it cheap enough, it may be fun to play with for a while. As a driver, I think it would get old before to long.