C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1978 Silver Anniversary Engine code

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 9, 2019 | 01:06 AM
  #21  
OldCarBum's Avatar
OldCarBum
Race Director
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 14,305
Likes: 8,109
From: Napa Valley California
Default

Looks like you have several fun projects going.
Have fun and good luck.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2019 | 10:19 AM
  #22  
ygto1's Avatar
ygto1
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,142
Likes: 826
From: Kalamazoo Michigan
Default

All indications point towards this heading to the drag strip at one point. Sorting out all the wiring. Then going to start tearing the car apart to start the carbon wide body process.



Reply
Old Dec 21, 2019 | 04:04 PM
  #23  
ygto1's Avatar
ygto1
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,142
Likes: 826
From: Kalamazoo Michigan
Default

You know what they say. How do you end up with a little bit of money road racing? Start with a lot!
Reply
Old Dec 21, 2019 | 04:12 PM
  #24  
ygto1's Avatar
ygto1
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,142
Likes: 826
From: Kalamazoo Michigan
Default


Getting the wiring figured out.

Got both rear fenders off today. Going to get the rest of the rear off tomorrow. Looking forward to building the cage and getting it installed!

Started stripping the paint off the 70. Not to bad only 3 colors and 2 primer coats. Probably another 30 hrs. of work until shes fully stripped.
Reply
Old Dec 21, 2019 | 04:18 PM
  #25  
lars's Avatar
lars
Tech Contributor
Supporting Lifetime Gold
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
Photogenic
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 14,370
Likes: 6,364
From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by ygto1
The casting numbers on the block are 3970010.
That's a 1969 - 1979 350 used in cars, trucks, and Corvette. It could also be a 1968 327 Chevelle, but not likely.
The critical 3-letter engine ID code is cut off in you first photo. If the block is original, it will be one of the following codes:
CHW
CLR
CMR
CMS
CUT

Lars

Last edited by lars; Dec 21, 2019 at 04:31 PM.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:06 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE