Guest jeff1216 Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 I just came across one here locally....It is out of a 1977 corvette. 49K original miles. I know that stock they are way under powered, but I thought that it may be a good starting point.....The engine is 100% complete less the carb. I can pick it up for $150.00 What do you guys think? My Z is going to end up being a daily driver.....Is this motor a good choice or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 I found a stat listing that said that is a 350 with 270 HP stock. Definitely not too bad, especially for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeff1216 Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 Looks like I have found the answer to my low hp L28......I am tired of throwing money at the 6 cyl.....Time to start playing with the big boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 L48 was the base 4bbl 350 from 1973-1980 in Corvettes and Camaros. Rated at 185 hp in 1973-74, it dropped to 165 in 75 with Cat converters. These are the Camaro #'s, 'vettes were usually 10 hp higher. It is a fine starting point, especially if it is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 With a good carb, headers, and maybe a cam that thing would do some damage in a Z. I have that motor sitting right outside my house, except it's still in the Vette'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 What is the compression ratio of this motor? This was the low point in time for the SBC. Believe it or not Chevy actually sold a four banger Vega that had a better 0-60 time than the Vette in '76. If it were me I'd take a good look at the compression ratio and the heads. Bolt-on's alone may not be enough to bring this motor out of the mire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 180 to 190 hp was about the stock setup. However, a cam, intake, carb, vortec heads, and some headers can quickly get that engine into the high 300's or low 400's. Don't pay too much for a used 190 hp engine since you can buy a new goodwrench 350 (250 hp with headers) for 1300.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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