Old Corvettes

[czechsonofagun]

Any details? Is it as pictured... still needs assembly ? Where is it located? Thanks

The simple answer first: It is right by IAD (International Airport Dulles, Virginia)

It is rolling chassis with most of the parts to go with it - I believe - John showed me the engine, that needs to be rebuilt. The best way to find out is to ask John, give him a call or shoot him an email - I work there, but it is his car and he is the Vette guy.

 

[ultrarunner]

My local Chevrolet Dealer has a 350 crate motor with fuel injection on display... this is what got me thinking...

I agree, something isn't right with my motor... the previous owner had the heads redone with hardened valves and seats about 15 years ago and 4500 miles ago from the paperwork...

 

[RobertN]

Something with the heads? I ask, I had some issues with a Jeep a few years back. My Dad sold his Jeep to a guy. It had high miles, but ran good. The guy had the motor rebuilt. It just never seemed to have so much power. I bought it from him. Did tuning and stuff. Still, low power.

Finally checked compression. Low...

Turned out, the valves seats were not ground at the correct angle and depth. Had the valves done properly, and it ran like a champ!

Sounds similar... Too long of valve stems, wrong guides?

My local Chevrolet Dealer has a 350 crate motor with fuel injection on display... this is what got me thinking...

I agree, something isn't right with my motor... the previous owner had the heads redone with hardened valves and seats about 15 years ago and 4500 miles ago from the paperwork...