350 Chevy Question
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350 Chevy Question
What is the difference between a Corvette 350 and a "regular" 350? My Vette is a 1986. I was looking to replace the valve covers and maybe the cam, but am totally confused as to what will work. Most of the parts catalogs I look at list cams and valve covers for 1986 Chevrolets, but don't include Corvettes?? :confused:
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Re: 350 Chevy Question (VettBrat)
As far as I know there is no appreciable difference between a normal 350 and a vette 350 until the aluminum heads were introduced. One of the major advantages regarding these cars is the 350 and the interchangability and massive amount of upgrades for them.
You will have no problem with the valve covers or cam for your year of vette.
Thanks
Richard
[Modified by nonetooclose, 3:08 AM 11/3/2003]
You will have no problem with the valve covers or cam for your year of vette.
Thanks
Richard
[Modified by nonetooclose, 3:08 AM 11/3/2003]
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Re: 350 Chevy Question (nonetooclose)
You will have no problem with the valve covers or cam for your year of vette.
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Re: 350 Chevy Question (VettBrat)
86 has a flat tappet, not hydraulic cam, so be sure to check
and you do have to worry about clearance for the valve covers, but unless you got some really big valve covers it shouldnt really be a problem
and you do have to worry about clearance for the valve covers, but unless you got some really big valve covers it shouldnt really be a problem
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Re: 350 Chevy Question (CentralCoaster)
:withstupid: :confused:
He must've typo'd.
He must've typo'd.
Most of the parts catalogs I look at list cams and valve covers for 1986 Chevrolets, but don't include Corvettes??
On the valve covers. I forget when they went to the centerbolt covers. All centerbolt covers fit all centerbolt style heads. Whether they're on a Corvette or not. The same is true of the perimeter bolt covers. Non stock covers may interfer with other under hood items. Tall covers will likely hit the wiper motor. Check carefully under your hood for items that may interfer, and contemplate whether you may want to move or make adjustments for clearence.
With cams, it is even easier. Roller or flat tappet, is all you have to know. The name "Corvette" poses NO problems, here.
Good luck, abd...
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