New engine question
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From: Cherrylog Georgia
New engine question
Hey, I'm new to the forums. Im 16 and am looking at C3 corvette as my first car. Ive relized that a majority of corvettes have over 100k miles. Those sell for around 4-5 grand. I was thinking of buying a vette loaded with miles but in good shape and putting a new engine in it. Heres the engine I'm looking at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33615
Would that engine fit a 74-76 year model vette?
What all varibles are there to consider when installing a new engine?
Do you think this is a good idea?
Thanks!
Would that engine fit a 74-76 year model vette?
What all varibles are there to consider when installing a new engine?
Do you think this is a good idea?
Thanks!
Race Director
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: New engine question (Montana)
Hey kid, doncha know that 100K mile Corvettes have rotted bird cages? What are you looking for, a roadster? Roadster's cage would be easier to replace if rotted.
Safety Car
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: New engine question (GDaina)
Hey kid, doncha know that 100K mile Corvettes have rotted bird cages?
you ARE kidding...right?
also...no offense Montana but what im thinkin is, "what the world needs is a 16 yr old with a 500 HP motor... :rolleyes:
sorry...
Drifting
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From: FRANKLIN GA
Re: New engine question (Montana)
If your gonna dream ...dream big.
Sure it will fit, but you need to check on what your insurance will cost you before you make any decisions. That 4-5k car with that motor in it is gonna cost you 2-3k a year in insurance alone at your age much less what it will cost you to feed it.
But hey, if you can afford it more power to you
Sure it will fit, but you need to check on what your insurance will cost you before you make any decisions. That 4-5k car with that motor in it is gonna cost you 2-3k a year in insurance alone at your age much less what it will cost you to feed it.
But hey, if you can afford it more power to you
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From: Cherrylog Georgia
Re: New engine question (EDDIEJ82)
heh.. sorry for my ignorence. What amount of insurance are we talkin about here? Give me an estimate.. or.. what do you pay for insurance on your C3 vette?
I'm confused about the rotten part. some1 says it will be rotten.. another says it wont...uhh... inform me lol.
I'm confused about the rotten part. some1 says it will be rotten.. another says it wont...uhh... inform me lol.
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Re: New engine question (Montana)
heh.. sorry for my ignorence. What amount of insurance are we talkin about here? Give me an estimate.. or.. what do you pay for insurance on your C3 vette?
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From: Cherrylog Georgia
Re: New engine question (Montana)
Roadsters are too expensive anyhow. when the car is finsihed im looking to have spent around 12-13k on it. How do you guys feel about buying off-brand engines?
[Modified by Montana, 7:33 AM 12/29/2003]
[Modified by Montana, 7:33 AM 12/29/2003]
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: New engine question (Montana)
I'm confused about the rotten part. some1 says it will be rotten.. another says it wont...uhh... inform me lol.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: New engine question (GDaina)
Hey kid, doncha know that 100K mile Corvettes have rotted bird cages? .
Man,i think we`re getting paranoid around here :rofl:
[Modified by BB wowbagger, 4:39 PM 12/29/2003]
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Re: New engine question (GDaina)
Hey kid, doncha know that 100K mile Corvettes have rotted bird cages? What are you looking for, a roadster? Roadster's cage would be easier to replace if rotted.
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Re: New engine question (Montana)
any Chevy motor will bolt into a C3. please note that a big block being put into an originally equipped small block car will result in a ton of hidden costs in the conversion. generally speaking the big block original cars are prized and pricey. you may be better off getting a nice small block car and putting a hot small block engine.
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: New engine question (AKRAY4PLAY)
any Chevy motor will bolt into a C3. please note that a big block being put into an originally equipped small block car will result in a ton of hidden costs in the conversion. generally speaking the big block original cars are prized and pricey. you may be better off getting a nice small block car and putting a hot small block engine.
Regarding the birdcage .... this is the part of your C3 body that is never seen
until it gets rotted. It is a steel 'cage' that is within the fiberglass body - surrounding
the passenger compartment. Down in GA, you will have better luck than in
New England. Stay here a while, read all the posts - learn a lot - get the
checklists - search for posts on "birdcage" - see my website for gruesome
pictures of my rotted mess. Search for frame repair posts, too.
You gotta know where to look, if you wanna find a good one.
Once you learn more, you can find a vette worth buying an engine for.
The guys above thought you were someone that has been a 'troll' here
before. Usually, Georges posts are more inflammatory than yours.
Good Luck. First you get the knowledge, then you get the money, then you
get the power, then you get the woman.
:seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 7:00 PM 12/29/2003]
Drifting
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Re: New engine question (Montana)
This guy sells engines on e-bay some guys have had good luck with them and few had problems but he stands behind his work. This is a small block http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451358807
Here are some small and big blocks made by General Motors and the people that get them seem happy with them. http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/ca...ry_ID=7&Page=3
Here are some small and big blocks made by General Motors and the people that get them seem happy with them. http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/ca...ry_ID=7&Page=3