TECHNICAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Serial and Unit Numbers -Stamped on identifi cation
plat e located on instrument panel brace under glove
box.
Bore Engine Compo Disp. Fuel Cyls. X Exhaust Name Ratio (Cu. In.) Induction Stroke
Corvette V·8 4' x 3~' 10.5 327 4 Bbl. Dual Corvette V·8 4 .... x J~1;. 10.5 327 H.B.4 Bbl. Dual Corvette V·8 4" x 31;4 ~ 11.1 327 Holley 4 Bbl. Dual
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION - Stamped on righ t
front engine boss next to water pump.
Gross Trans. Octane Horsepower Ufters Torque ReQ'menl
350 @ 2800 RPM 250 @ 4400 RPM Hyd. 1·2·4 99·101 360 @ 3200 RPM 300 @ 5000 RPM Hyd. 1·2· 4 99·101 360 @ 4000 RPM 365 @ 6300 RPM Mech. 1·3 100·102
'I. 3·speed 2. 4·speed regular 3. 4·speed close ratio 4. Powerglide
CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
Wheel base Length (Overall) Width (Overall)
Height Loaded-Folding Top Up. Loaded-Hard Top Loaded-Sport Coupe
Tread Front Rear 98"
175.3"
69.6"
49.8" .. 49.3" 49.8"
56.3"
57.00"
ENGINES Firing Order 1·8·4·3·6·5·7 ·2
AMA Horsepower-51.2 Distributor :
Dwell
Point Gap Breaker Arm Tension Spark Plugs .016"
used-
.O 19" new
19·23 oz.
AC
45 or AC 46-City Driving Only AC44 (Orig. Equip.) -Town and Country Driving
AC C43 COM-Heavy duty and h igh output AC C42·l COM-Extended and extreme high output Plug Gap .035"
Engine Timing and Idle Speeds:
250 H.P. Engine 4°
BUDC @500' rpm 300 H.P. Engine 8° BUDC @ 500' rpm 365 H.P. Engine (Solid Lifter
Camshaft Engine) 10° BUDC @ 700 rpm ·475 rpm for Powerglide
NOTE. The abo¥. ~nf1S mu" be III!lde with lhe vacuum Ii"" disconnected and ~.
Valve Specifications: SOLID LIFTERS: Intake Exhaust
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS:
.030" Clearance .030" Clearance
With engine idling. back off adjusting screw until tappet begins to click lightly; then tum screw down one full turn at both intake and exhaust.
CARBURETORS: 250 H.P. Engine-Carter WCFB 4.Barrel Downdraft with Integral Automatic Choke. 300 H.P. Engine-Carter A.F.B. 4·Barrel Downdraft carburetor with Integral Automatic Choke. 365 H.P. Engine-Holley special 4-Barrel Downdraft carburetor with integral automatic choke. Three
Speed RATIOS:
TRANSMISSIONS
First
Speed Forward Second Speed Forward Third Speed Forward Reverse
Four
Speed RATIOS: First Speed Forward Second Speed Forward Third Speed Forward Fourth Speed Forward Reverse
Powerglide
RATIOS: Maximum Torque Converter Maximum Overall
Low
Reverse
REAR AXLE RATIOS: Three speed Four speed (Regular)
(Optional) 2.58:1
1.48: I
1:1
2.58:1
Reg- Close
ular Ratio
2.56:1
1.91:1
1.48:1
1:1
2.64:1 2.
2: I 1.64:1
1.28:1
1:1
2. 27:1
2.20:1 3.70:1
3.70 to 1.76: 1
3
.70 to 1.76: 1
3.36
:1 3.36:1 3.08:1
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