Home page
  Active Threads   Forum Search   Top Posters List   Private Messenger   Vette Registry Email System   Corvette Quiz
  Members Vettes & Pictures   Member Stories   Member Stats   Real Time Member Map   Member Search   Lifetime Member List   Member Calendar Entry Form   Who's Online
  Vette Registry Data   Corvette Statistics   Corvette Tips & Tricks   Corvette How-Tos   Corvette Club Directory   Corvette Events Calendar   Corvette Mechanic Directory   Corvette VIN Decoder   Save the Wave   Corvette Emblem History   C3 Corvette Birthday Calculator   C3 Corvette Build Dates & Trim Tag Codes   1953-1982 Corvette Parts & Illustration Catalog
  Corvette Parts Auctions on eBay   Corvette Books   Vette Registry In-Stock Apparel & Accessories   Vette Registry Member Name Badges   Vette Registry Custom Apparel & Accessories @ Zazzle   Vette Registry Window Stickers   Vette Registry Member Calendars   Shop Amazon.com
  Our History   Advertise with Us   Sponsor List   Link to Us   Compare Levels   Member Agreement   Terms of Service   Privacy Policy   Contact Us
☰

big block

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

4 Messages
Page 1 of 1
Share:
Sponsored Content
Don't Miss Out!
Join us for our 2026 Vette Registry Member Gathering! Click for full details.

Already a Member?

Welcome back! Access your account.

Sign In

Not yet a Member?

Join our community! Registration is free.

Join Free

big block

Posted: 4/29/09 7:15pmMessage 1 of 4
b
butch
Former Member
Send PM
abingdon, MD - USA
Joined: 11/23/2008
Posts: 11
Vette(s): 70 454 4 speed
hi guys, i was wondering  how can you tell if your car was definately a big block car? it,s not #,s matching but it has a 454, i guess my question is could it have had a 350 and they put in a 454. the vin #,s show v8 but how do you know big block or not? thanks!!, butchWits End
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)

big block

Posted: 4/30/09 5:36amMessage 2 of 4
Profile Pic
Gunslinger
Free Member
Send PM
Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 3398
Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
What year is the car?  That would be a help.

There are hints, but all could be changed after the fact as well...the redline on the tach is specific for specific engines, the console data plate, the emissions sticker under the hood, how the radiator and expansion tank are set up, pieces of the suspension...their size or whether they're even there.  Lots of things can tell you and not every year is the same.

BTW - Welcome to another miscreant from the People's Republic of Maryland!
Gunslinger2009-04-30 05:39:03
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

big block

Posted: 4/30/09 12:24pmMessage 3 of 4
b
butch
Former Member
Send PM
abingdon, MD - USA
Joined: 11/23/2008
Posts: 11
Vette(s): 70 454 4 speed
hi, thanks for the tips, i have a 70 454 4 speed and i,m trying to sell it and that was one of the questions that came up, i have it on ebay item #260399976787, i,ll check for the things you listed, thanks again!Smile
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

big block

Posted: 4/30/09 6:22pmMessage 4 of 4
T
Ten15
Free Member
Send PM
East Hanover, NJ - USA
Joined: 9/25/2004
Posts: 525
Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C

Butch,

There are several differences as Bruce stated.
 
Another is that all big block Corvettes had a rear sway bar.  Is there one or any signs of one?
 
Also, what are the codes on the bottom of the rear differential?  This may give you an answer also.
 
Anthony
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Share:

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


Sponsored Content