Engine – Pre '80 GM (Footnote3), Crate block, Corvette, LT-1 internals, 1971, 330 hp and 360 ft·lb torque, with 9:1 compression

  • Carburetor, Edelbrock 1406, square bore, 4 barrel, 600cfm
  • Intake, Edelbrock aluminum intake, p/n 2101 
  • Exhaust, "Shorty, blockhugger" headers
  • Pipes, 2 1/4" Compression bent
  • Mufflers, Vision Motorworks' T-304, Universal Stainless, blue carbon fiber, titanium tip
  • Block Casting ID #14316379 = 1969 – 1985, .350 only, 4 bolt mains, base power 155 – 255hp, truck or car, stick, 1 piece seal
    • Block Casting Date = D27 1 decodes D = Month, 27 = date, 1 = year. April 27, 1971 (Footnote 3)
  • Head ID # 462624 (Footnote 1) = 1976 – 1987, 2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust valve, 76cc, crack prone
    • Left Head Casting Date = G181 decodes July 18, 1971
    • Right Head Casting Date = G31 decodes July 3, 1971
    • Casting clock indicates head (left), cast at 3am during the shift that started 9pm
  • Engine Assembly Date/Suffix Code #VH121800 (Likely crate engine. (Footnote 2))
  • Valve covers, Chrome, Mickey Thompson (M/T), part# 140R 50B, $150/pair
  • Crankshaft, p/n 3932442, (cast iron, large journal), 1969 – 1985, Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette, Nova
  • Casting Date G241 = July 24, 1971
    • 3.48 stroke, 2.45/2.10 main/rod journal size
  • Water Pump, 1975 Chrysler New Yorker Impeller (all models)
  • Transmission, 1988 Audi 5000CS Turbo Quattro, 5spd. p/n AES25087, and 016301211F
  • Axles, hub carriers, hubs, brake caliper and rotors are 1968 - 1982 Chevy Corvette (Rear), and 1975 Ford Mustang II (Front)

    • Front Suspension,

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      • Mustang II or Pinto suspension and brake components 1974 to 1978
      • Rack and pinion steering - 1973 Pinto only
      • Front model # Stock 1974 – 1978 Mustang II
      • Front springs – Stock ~450lbs. Per inch

         

       

    2. Rear Suspension, Carrera Custom coil over shocks, model # 3265 = steel, small body, chromed with bearings, P3052 
    3. Delco moraine 5473803, rear brakes and rotors (68 - 82 Chevy Corvette).
      • 5/8 1 body, 1/2 rod, 1 3/16 piston; 6" stroke; Damping 17/13/ reb/comp 
    • Steering column - 1976 Chevrolet Camaro tilt unit (floor shift)
    • Motor mounts (2) CarQuest p/n 31-2142
    • Transmission Mounts (custom by Chassisworks), bushings Energy Suspension p/n 9-9107G at Summit Racing
    • WHEEL and TIRE specs on next page
    • Radiator, custom 4 core cross-flow unit, (24½" x 4½" possible manta)
    • Horn - Any style 12-volt horn is usable (Initial horn was geo metro. Dropped that for "The pods electric dual tone turbine horn"). Only using one of the dual horns. part #TRGH154 / SKU: 12426
    • A/C and heater, (removed a/c compressor)
      • VintageAir Separate condenser 18" x 1" (Likely)
      • A/C compressor Sankyo SD-508
      • Currently A/C head unit disconnected until all riring is complete and I feel like taking on that project.
    • Brake lines - 3/8 inverted flare type

    1.       Footnote 1, Johnson’s Speed Shop, Corvette Head, GM Part Number, 00464045. Gilbert Chevrolet, “SBC Iron L-82 76cc 202/160; $354/head. ”Give this cylinder head (casting P/N 462624) serious consideration if you are building a low-compression small-block. Its large 76cc combustion chambers are suited to the octane rating of today’s gasoline. This head yields a 9.0:1 compression ratio with the flattop pistons used in LT-1, Z-28, and L-82 Corvette engines produced from 1971-79. It is machined for 2.02” intake valves and 1.60” exhaust. It has heat riser passages for fast warm-ups on cold mornings, and it is supplied with screw-in 3/8” studs and pushrod guide plates. This head has straight spark plugs, which will clear cast iron exhaust manifolds. Valve seats are heat-treated.”

    2.       Footnote 2, VF292800 - is an example of an over the counter crate engine. "2800" is the last 4 digits of the GM part # for the crate engine assembly. The final digit could be a year code.

    3.       Footnote 3, Block ID by Dipstick locations; pre-1980 on the driver's side, post-1980 on passenger side.