Corvette 350 into C10

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Originally Posted by Luke87gt

Here is a question:

With these Sanderson shorty headers, is there a c10 Hpipe or Xpipe I can order for my ‘69 ?

I used Headman shorty I bought the magnaflow x pipes exhaust and used their generic mandrel pipe for the head pipe . Worked perfectly with minor cutting of the head pipe . Used butt band clamps to hold it together I may weld it at some time but it’s been two months and 4000 miles with no problems

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

More red flags.
Did he put new filter and oil in it before you picked it up?

Originally Posted by geezer#99

If oil was changed before you picked it up, then he’s covered up the shiny little metal flakes found in the oil and filter.
So did he change it prior to pick up?

Originally Posted by geezer#99

You gotta assume possible cam going flat.
You’ll need to open it up for close inspection.

Originally Posted by RustyPile

There are red flags plastered all over this engine.. Luke87gt, I wish you the very best with this purchase..

Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

My .02 cents...

Motor looks good and it should be a 350. $1,500 isn't chump change but not crazy espensive for a used 350 motor.

I'd run it as is or find a way to run it before installing to check compression and listen for any unusaul noises.

I think you got a decent deal and only time will tell if it was worth it.

Good luck!

I don't see 'all these red flags' & the last older ride I sold ('81 ElCo) had a fresh oil change but I wasn't 'scamming' anyone. It was a timing thing.

I'm with 'lil hoodlum' on this one....

While not pocket change a video of it running is a difference maker vs the engine just sitting on a pallet or installed but in a non-running condition.

And all the chatter if it's worth 'X' $$ if it's a 4-bolt vs. a 2-bolt main engine..... Unless the plan is HD hauling or a race-track toy, it doedn't really matter in the big picture for just a cool cruiser.

Run it & see what happens.