New distributor
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it already has an HEI stock although it might be some form is electronically controller version stock in 81 not sure.
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This car was a stalled project...I feel like i got a great deal in it...its jyst that everything under the hood is missing except the engine and radiator..I am not certain they are good yet..but i needca distributor just to start it
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This car was a stalled project...I feel like i got a great deal in it...its jyst that everything under the hood is missing except the engine and radiator..I am not certain they are good yet..but i need a distributor just to start it..
The car hasn't been delivered yet but I have a good Idea of what I need ... EVERYTHING..lol
The car hasn't been delivered yet but I have a good Idea of what I need ... EVERYTHING..lol
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Thanks all I can do is hope...since the original intake and carb are still there maybe this won't be all that bad,. I think I am going to be.rebuilding a small block..But that's part of the fun ...right?
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Absolutely, and perhaps learning a fair bit as you go!
lots of fun in that!
lots of fun in that!
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I know your looking for an LS but its likely a SBC... Still a good point. A photo would help verify what generation it is.
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This car was a stalled project...I feel like i got a great deal in it...its jyst that everything under the hood is missing except the engine and radiator..I am not certain they are good yet..but i need a distributor just to start it..
The car hasn't been delivered yet but I have a good Idea of what I need ... EVERYTHING..lol
The car hasn't been delivered yet but I have a good Idea of what I need ... EVERYTHING..lol
You can see if the engine in the car is original to the car by comparing the number on the stamp pad which is front of the front end of the passenger head. some of the numbers on it will match the cars vin if its the 350 that came from the factory with it.
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Photos always help! They help weed out the AI replies, too. Anyone buying a car from the internet will still have the listing photos to post.
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I will put pictures up when I figure out how..
I had to ship.it and it hasn't arrived yet..I want to get as many parts as I can coming in or here so when it does arrive it's all hands on deck ...As for a LS or zz both are great ideas but they sre way out of my budget.right now...
But I really do appreciate any help.i can get
I had to ship.it and it hasn't arrived yet..I want to get as many parts as I can coming in or here so when it does arrive it's all hands on deck ...As for a LS or zz both are great ideas but they sre way out of my budget.right now...
But I really do appreciate any help.i can get
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I will put pictures up when I get the car.
I had to ship.it and it hasn't arrived yet..I want to get as many parts as I can coming in or here so when it does arrive it's all hands on deck ...As for a LS or zz that's way out of my budget.right now...
But I really do appreciate any help.i can get
I had to ship.it and it hasn't arrived yet..I want to get as many parts as I can coming in or here so when it does arrive it's all hands on deck ...As for a LS or zz that's way out of my budget.right now...
But I really do appreciate any help.i can get
A junkyard LS swap can cost less than rebuilding your original engine, but what 'Im really hoping for you is that someone has already done a swap. A ZZ4 would put you miles ahead.
How do you know it has the original carb, without photos?
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You need to know that 1981 used a computer controlled carburetor and distributor. You cannt use the original carburetor it you don't have the original distributor.
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Thanks!
Looks like a carb from a 1979 Corvette or earlier (NON-electric choke, no other electronics, that I see). It could be any random Q-Jet, but it is certainly not original. Check the numbers when you get it to confirm.
That is a pre-HEI points distributor, and does not have a coil (or spark plug wires). So, yes, you need an HEI dist, and a bunch of other stuff.
You are missing all accessories, pulleys, and brackets on that engine. It does have a radiator, though. It is a 77 or later engine, judging by the engine stamp pad shape. Please post the numbers/codes when you get it!
That would make a great LS/TKX swap candidate. Good luck with it!
Lots of useful codes can be found at this site:
https://corvettec3.ca/
Looks like a carb from a 1979 Corvette or earlier (NON-electric choke, no other electronics, that I see). It could be any random Q-Jet, but it is certainly not original. Check the numbers when you get it to confirm.
That is a pre-HEI points distributor, and does not have a coil (or spark plug wires). So, yes, you need an HEI dist, and a bunch of other stuff.
You are missing all accessories, pulleys, and brackets on that engine. It does have a radiator, though. It is a 77 or later engine, judging by the engine stamp pad shape. Please post the numbers/codes when you get it!
That would make a great LS/TKX swap candidate. Good luck with it!
Lots of useful codes can be found at this site:
https://corvettec3.ca/
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FWIW, this is what the original intake looks like:
https://store.tracyvette.com/item/2315/
Not sure what's on your car, other than a lot of fresh, blue paint.
https://store.tracyvette.com/item/2315/
Not sure what's on your car, other than a lot of fresh, blue paint.
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FWIW, this is what the original intake looks like:
https://store.tracyvette.com/item/2315/
Not sure what's on your car, other than a lot of fresh, blue paint.
https://store.tracyvette.com/item/2315/
Not sure what's on your car, other than a lot of fresh, blue paint.
It was recently installed going by not only the paint but shiny new manifold bolts..
Your missing a wiper motor too.
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I bought a new rpm intake for her and am ordering the HEI dist and carb this week end. I know it needs a lot of pieces and parts but I expected that when I first saw the pictures...But for 3k it's still a pretty nice car