1972 corvette motor
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my intention is to drive it everywhere! it was always a dream of having 69-72 corvette . i am building it at my own pace. i just would like to know what everyone thinks what a good engine and transmission combo is. i hear that bb keep cabin to hot, some say put bb to bring up value. i was thinking 383 stroker with a good automatic transmission
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my intention is to drive it everywhere! it was always a dream of having 69-72 corvette . i am building it at my own pace. i just would like to know what everyone thinks what a good engine and transmission combo is. i hear that bb keep cabin to hot, some say put bb to bring up value. i was thinking 383 stroker with a good automatic transmission
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Im happy with my 383/200-4r combo. The 383 is just as cheap to build as a 350 if you have to buy rotating assembly anyway. Makes great low end power to have fun with.
The 200-4r is a direct bolt in for TH350 trans so it worked perfect in my ‘79. great low first gear and nice OD with a lockup torque converter.
Im not sure what trans a ‘72 would have come with, i know earlier ones came with TH400 but idk the cutoff year.
The 200-4r is a direct bolt in for TH350 trans so it worked perfect in my ‘79. great low first gear and nice OD with a lockup torque converter.
Im not sure what trans a ‘72 would have come with, i know earlier ones came with TH400 but idk the cutoff year.
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Im happy with my 383/200-4r combo. The 383 is just as cheap to build as a 350 if you have to buy rotating assembly anyway. Makes great low end power to have fun with.
The 200-4r is a direct bolt in for TH350 trans so it worked perfect in my ‘79. great low first gear and nice OD with a lockup torque converter.
Im not sure what trans a ‘72 would have come with, i know earlier ones came with TH400 but idk the cutoff year.
The 200-4r is a direct bolt in for TH350 trans so it worked perfect in my ‘79. great low first gear and nice OD with a lockup torque converter.
Im not sure what trans a ‘72 would have come with, i know earlier ones came with TH400 but idk the cutoff year.
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Every part of the drive train needs to work together.
Before you plan your engine build decide how you plan to drive the car.
Will you cruise everywhere, drive it with spirit everywhere, a few track days?
Do you plan to build a hi performance engine?
Do you know what gears are in the rear differential?
If you do, you’ll need to match the engine spec’s to the transmission type and gearing and to the rear differential gears.
Do your research, plan ahead and you’ll get it right.
Before you plan your engine build decide how you plan to drive the car.
Will you cruise everywhere, drive it with spirit everywhere, a few track days?
Do you plan to build a hi performance engine?
Do you know what gears are in the rear differential?
If you do, you’ll need to match the engine spec’s to the transmission type and gearing and to the rear differential gears.
Do your research, plan ahead and you’ll get it right.