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68gmsee · 10-10-2011, 11:39 PM

I'm in the process of rebuilding the 350 in my 69. It came off a 77 Impala. Thinkng of going to look at this one on Craigs list. The info I've read about this Corvette motor is that it is a 4 bolt main but hp is barely more than my 250 in my GMC.

Worth it or not?

http://collegestation.craigslist.org...643091316.html

ChevLoRay · 10-10-2011, 11:57 PM

Gonna be low compression. Mid-Seventies engines were not known for making horsepower and were saddled with emission controls that were frequently disabled to no advantage for anyone, as I recall.

Unless someone needs a correct engine for a '75 'Vette, I don't see that it has any value over another L48 from that same year Impala.

If you are close enough, go look at it. What do you have to lose?

MacGyver72 · 10-11-2011, 12:01 AM

250 seems awful low for a vette motor. Was that the factory claim due to smog controls in 1975? It could have a lot of power with flat top pistons and 202 heads. Speaking of which, I'd like to see a close up of the heads to see what they are. Price seems fair but he also says negotiable, so I'd offer 250 and see what happens.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-11-2011, 12:49 AM

There were 2 engines in '75 vettes; 165 HP @ 3800 RPM 8.5-1 comp. 350 ci.
Optional: 205 HP @ 4800 RPM 9-1 comp. 350 ci. This is according to Peteren's.

HeavyD · 10-11-2011, 01:23 AM

I would just build what you have. Like others have said, 70's Vette motors are not at all thrilling, and not worth paying money for. Build your existing 350 and save your money for real heads.

MacGyver72 · 10-11-2011, 03:30 AM

I agree with building what you have if it too is a 4 bolt main. Flat top pistons, forged crank, hot cam and 202 heads. But as I say, if you need a four bolt, the vette motor isn't a bad deal. You still have to sink money in rebuilding though.

Handfull 54 · 10-11-2011, 03:49 AM

I agree with HeavyD. Just rebuild what you have. Look in some of the Car magizines on some ideas for a decent cam and heads to use. I think you'll be money ahead.

**special-K** · 10-11-2011, 06:20 AM

Inn this case "Vette motor" means very little. But,I see people wanting that much for "whatever" 350s,so it's not like the seller is asking "Vette" money. I'd varify it is in fact a 4-bolt if that's what interests you. Look up the number and it will likely show Chevys other than just Vettes.

prostreetC-10 · 10-11-2011, 07:26 AM

I once had a 175 yr old Buddist Monk tell me....."buyer beware". I can't believe how many motors "ran when pulled". Just what does that mean? The guy pulled the motor and then quickly turn and ran??????

MARKDTN · 10-11-2011, 07:37 AM

Build what you have. That is a 350 core, nothing more or less. Nothing desirable about the heads or intake.

cdowns · 10-11-2011, 08:08 AM

a 4bolt main engine isnt worth the effort to cross the street to look at if you are already in possession of a good 2bolt for rebuilding

68gmsee · 10-11-2011, 09:04 AM

Okay, convinced... I'll just save the money and continue with my plan to rebuild the 350 I already have which is a two bolt. It's served me well.

I wasn't sure of the vet motors but after the comments and what I looked up, it's probably no better than what I already have. Appreciate the info.

prostreetC-10 · 10-11-2011, 09:21 AM

I think that in both sbc and bbc the 2 bolt will always be underestimated. I had a bone yard 2 bolt 350 that I used to sling to the moon and it ran a 12.35 best in the 1/4 mile. Drove it everyday to school my senior year. It had some good 2.02 heads which helped it rev.

faribran · 10-11-2011, 09:24 AM

CDOWNS always gives good input...............

bollybib · 10-11-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by faribran

CDOWNS always gives good input...............

fastwillie 696969 · 10-11-2011, 12:04 PM

i would like to meet this budda monk

webfoot · 10-11-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

i would like to meet this budda monk

"On your death bed, you will receive total consciousness."

So, you got that goin for ya, which is nice.

68gmsee · 10-11-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by faribran

CDOWNS always gives good input...............

Cd is man of few words. Gives sage advice.

69sixpackbee · 10-11-2011, 02:57 PM

unk-jay.

406 Q-ship · 10-11-2011, 04:48 PM

Alot of people seem to think the Vette small block engine is really special, for the most part the block are no different than a pedesterian SBC. If it is an L48 Engine (I can't check it out at work) then is has a pretty good cam for the 1970's (kind of a upgraded 350 hp 327 cam), other than that is the same as any other 350. I could pull a block out of a 1971 C10 350, deck the head surface and tell everyone that is a Corvette 350 block (the would be crank cast and the vette is forged), but a cast crank does not put out any less HP.

trev1 · 10-11-2011, 09:38 PM

Rebuild what you got. I used 193 heads. 202 are good heads too try a 292 grind cam.

The debate will soon rage. This is a IMO moment.

10-10-2011, 11:39 PM	#1
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? I'm in the process of rebuilding the 350 in my 69. It came off a 77 Impala. Thinkng of going to look at this one on Craigs list. The info I've read about this Corvette motor is that it is a 4 bolt main but hp is barely more than my 250 in my GMC. Worth it or not? http://collegestation.craigslist.org...643091316.html

10-10-2011, 11:57 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? Gonna be low compression. Mid-Seventies engines were not known for making horsepower and were saddled with emission controls that were frequently disabled to no advantage for anyone, as I recall. Unless someone needs a correct engine for a '75 'Vette, I don't see that it has any value over another L48 from that same year Impala. If you are close enough, go look at it. What do you have to lose? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-11-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
MacGyver72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greencastle, IN Posts: 132	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? 250 seems awful low for a vette motor. Was that the factory claim due to smog controls in 1975? It could have a lot of power with flat top pistons and 202 heads. Speaking of which, I'd like to see a close up of the heads to see what they are. Price seems fair but he also says negotiable, so I'd offer 250 and see what happens.

10-11-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? There were 2 engines in '75 vettes; 165 HP @ 3800 RPM 8.5-1 comp. 350 ci. Optional: 205 HP @ 4800 RPM 9-1 comp. 350 ci. This is according to Peteren's. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

10-11-2011, 01:23 AM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? I would just build what you have. Like others have said, 70's Vette motors are not at all thrilling, and not worth paying money for. Build your existing 350 and save your money for real heads. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-11-2011, 03:30 AM	#6
MacGyver72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greencastle, IN Posts: 132	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? I agree with building what you have if it too is a 4 bolt main. Flat top pistons, forged crank, hot cam and 202 heads. But as I say, if you need a four bolt, the vette motor isn't a bad deal. You still have to sink money in rebuilding though.

10-11-2011, 03:49 AM	#7
Handfull 54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moorpark, California Posts: 159	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? I agree with HeavyD. Just rebuild what you have. Look in some of the Car magizines on some ideas for a decent cam and heads to use. I think you'll be money ahead.

10-11-2011, 06:20 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? Inn this case "Vette motor" means very little. But,I see people wanting that much for "whatever" 350s,so it's not like the seller is asking "Vette" money. I'd varify it is in fact a 4-bolt if that's what interests you. Look up the number and it will likely show Chevys other than just Vettes. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-11-2011, 07:26 AM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? I once had a 175 yr old Buddist Monk tell me....."buyer beware". I can't believe how many motors "ran when pulled". Just what does that mean? The guy pulled the motor and then quickly turn and ran?????? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-11-2011, 07:37 AM	#10
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? Build what you have. That is a 350 core, nothing more or less. Nothing desirable about the heads or intake. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

10-11-2011, 08:08 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? a 4bolt main engine isnt worth the effort to cross the street to look at if you are already in possession of a good 2bolt for rebuilding __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-11-2011, 09:04 AM	#12
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? Okay, convinced... I'll just save the money and continue with my plan to rebuild the 350 I already have which is a two bolt. It's served me well. I wasn't sure of the vet motors but after the comments and what I looked up, it's probably no better than what I already have. Appreciate the info.

10-11-2011, 09:21 AM	#13
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? I think that in both sbc and bbc the 2 bolt will always be underestimated. I had a bone yard 2 bolt 350 that I used to sling to the moon and it ran a 12.35 best in the 1/4 mile. Drove it everyday to school my senior year. It had some good 2.02 heads which helped it rev. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-11-2011, 09:24 AM	#14
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? CDOWNS always gives good input............... __________________ "

10-11-2011, 12:04 PM	#16
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? i would like to meet this budda monk __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex



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69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? unk-jay.

10-11-2011, 04:48 PM	#20
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? Alot of people seem to think the Vette small block engine is really special, for the most part the block are no different than a pedesterian SBC. If it is an L48 Engine (I can't check it out at work) then is has a pretty good cam for the 1970's (kind of a upgraded 350 hp 327 cam), other than that is the same as any other 350. I could pull a block out of a 1971 C10 350, deck the head surface and tell everyone that is a Corvette 350 block (the would be crank cast and the vette is forged), but a cast crank does not put out any less HP. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

10-11-2011, 09:38 PM	#21
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: Craigs list Corvette motor. Worth looking at? Rebuild what you got. I used 193 heads. 202 are good heads too try a 292 grind cam. The debate will soon rage. This is a IMO moment.

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