Just Picked up an 84 Vette Motor

[Twisted46]

I figured I would start a new topic for this one.

 

So after scowering the many online classifieds I decided to go buy a low mile 84' Vette 350.

I went with it for three reasons:

1 - low mileage (22K) and in great shape. 

2 - 4 main block and decent CR (9:1).

3 - came with a performer intake and Holley carb.

 

I paid $650 and the guy sent me off with all the accessories.

 

However I do not think I can use ANY of the electronics.

The HEI distributor is electronic only (no vacuum hub).

The Alternator has 4 pins instead of 2 on the side.

The starter is not mentioned in the JTR book. 

 

I will post up some pictures later today.

 

[Miles]

And your plan is......................

 

[Twisted46]

Well I'll sell or get core refunds for anything i can't use. I bought the motor not the accessories. It would be nice of they worked but I'll just buy what I need. It looks like I can use the starter any MAYBE the alternator.

 

Unless the answer to you question is: I am dropping it in my 260z using the JTR kit that is sitting in my garage.

[NewZed]

Looks like you should have an L83.  Things got weird in the 80's with lots of variation, I've never heard of some of the L's.  Still, it's a standard early small block chevy.  The JTR kit and book should work fine, I'd guess.  Those extra pins on the alternator are probably for ECU diagnostics.  Not necessary.  Good luck.  Even with the intake it's probably down on horsepower but probably still a torque monster.  A diff and axle breaker.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_small-block_engine#L83

[Twisted46]

With Vortec heads and a mild cam I should have enough fun 🤗