Should I take this free corvette engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nac593 · 01-16-2010, 03:10 PM

My sister is getting rid of a 1995 corvette. She said it "steams" real bad, that's why she stopped driving it. clouds of steam... she was going to donate the car and said I could have the engine and trans. Should I take it to put in my truck? is it worth fixing? And what parts do I keep? like wire harness. I havea 1969 shortbed.

vectorit · 01-16-2010, 03:14 PM

If it were me... I'd grab it.

Anything Corvette is worth something to some body, even if you do nothing with it you could turn it for a few bucks.

The motor is still a 350...

OARNGESI · 01-16-2010, 04:05 PM

Free is free id see about the whole car and have a nice second project with a convertible top

1971gmcshortbed · 01-16-2010, 04:35 PM

Anything free is good. Sounds like a block or head issue though.

57larry · 01-16-2010, 04:45 PM

FREE? take it

cdowns · 01-16-2010, 05:08 PM

take the hole car dump a truck body on it and you'll have the elusive corvette option truck

**leddzepp** · 01-16-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

take the hole car dump a truck body on it and you'll have the elusive corvette option truck

I was refraining from saying this...figuring it would get said sooner or later

nuke1 · 01-16-2010, 05:21 PM

heck, take it and sell me the suspension!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-16-2010, 05:45 PM

Your not really askin are ya nab that thing..

big_al_71 · 01-16-2010, 07:51 PM

hmmmm YES!!!!!
LT1 motor frshen it up and will make a great driver.

**KSCHEVYUP** · 01-16-2010, 08:04 PM

Just to be contrary; I would say NO! Don't take it.

rcrahn · 01-16-2010, 08:29 PM

FYI, Car Craft did a few articles recently about the C4 and the potential it has for upgrading with an LSx. Here is a link for your reading..
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles.../photo_15.html
Bottom line - The car has some good potential for upgrading
Note: The 6.0/4L80E pictured in the CC article was being sold at Pomona in Jan 09. ChiefRocka and I were there and know the seller pretty well. A good guy....

*C-10 simplex* · 01-16-2010, 09:26 PM

My analysis of your sister:

Anyone who is going to donate a 95 corvette (still a relatively new vehicle) has alot of money. (Car still runs)

Wouldn't it be cheaper to fix? Could be something simple. Again, this is behavior patterns of rich people.

tapeworm · 01-16-2010, 09:44 PM

I had a friend who made $$ on a Vet. It had been sitting in garage for many years, all pulled apart. He got it all together & running, and was able to make a buck on it.

It's still a valuable car, you may be able to fix it & sell it, split the profit with your sister (just because she's your sis), and use the money for your "truck" habit

ETsC10 · 01-16-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

My analysis of your sister:

Anyone who is going to donate a 95 corvette (still a relatively new vehicle) has alot of money. (Car still runs)

Wouldn't it be cheaper to fix? Could be something simple. Again, this is behavior patterns of rich people.

^^^^tsk,tsk,tsk...^^^^

Sounds like your sister loves you and has gotten
tired of worrying about her car being reliable.

Accept your sisters gift with a smile and a thank you!

**70cst** · 01-16-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapeworm

I had a friend who made $$ on a Vet. It had been sitting in garage for many years, all pulled apart. He got it all together & running, and was able to make a buck on it.

It's still a valuable car, you may be able to fix it & sell it, split the profit with your sister (just because she's your sis), and use the money for your "truck" habit

Seriously...have a mechanic look it over and see what it really needs. Who knows, it could be a radiator hose that has a hole in it. You should tell your sis that you are her favorite charity.

OhOneWS6 · 01-16-2010, 10:33 PM

Since you asked, I say don't waste your time. If you had the knowledge and tools to troubleshoot and repair it yourself, then it is may be worth it. If you had that knowledge and those tools, you wouldn't be asking.

'72customdeluxe · 01-16-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

My analysis of your sister:

Anyone who is going to donate a 95 corvette (still a relatively new vehicle) has alot of money. (Car still runs)

Wouldn't it be cheaper to fix? Could be something simple. Again, this is behavior patterns of rich people.

A '95 corvette isn't worth **** and the trouble and cost of aging electronics and tracking problems is worth getting a newer car to 99% of people. Plus it's obd1 which is far worse than the latter. I would run the lt1, you can even get carbed intakes for them and run a distributor with it. Just have to figure out the water pump/water hoses situation. I'm pretty sure the engine mounts will have to be moved however, they decided to move the mounting spot on the engine for ****s and giggles I believe

tapeworm · 01-16-2010, 11:25 PM

Its still worth something

Besides, F-R-E-E

'72customdeluxe · 01-16-2010, 11:33 PM

Yeah it's worth something, the motor and a rolling chassis for a race car. Just not together

tapeworm · 01-16-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Seriously...have a mechanic look it over and see what it really needs. Who knows, it could be a radiator hose that has a hole in it. You should tell your sis that you are her favorite charity.

it could almost be something really serious, like a radiator

capev86 · 01-17-2010, 12:05 AM

sounds like a great foundation for a 383 stroker motor......have great flow and mpi combined with more cubic inches. i'd take that on a vette, so its a no brainer in a truck!

'72customdeluxe · 01-17-2010, 12:08 AM

Or spend more money on heads and be faster

01-16-2010, 03:10 PM	#1
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Should I take this free corvette engine? My sister is getting rid of a 1995 corvette. She said it "steams" real bad, that's why she stopped driving it. clouds of steam... she was going to donate the car and said I could have the engine and trans. Should I take it to put in my truck? is it worth fixing? And what parts do I keep? like wire harness. I havea 1969 shortbed.

01-16-2010, 03:14 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? If it were me... I'd grab it. Anything Corvette is worth something to some body, even if you do nothing with it you could turn it for a few bucks. The motor is still a 350... __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? Free is free id see about the whole car and have a nice second project with a convertible top __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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1971gmcshortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 284	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? Anything free is good. Sounds like a block or head issue though.

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57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? FREE? take it

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nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? heck, take it and sell me the suspension! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

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01-16-2010, 07:51 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? hmmmm YES!!!!! LT1 motor frshen it up and will make a great driver. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? Just to be contrary; I would say NO! Don't take it. __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

01-16-2010, 08:29 PM	#12
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? FYI, Car Craft did a few articles recently about the C4 and the potential it has for upgrading with an LSx. Here is a link for your reading.. http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles.../photo_15.html Bottom line - The car has some good potential for upgrading Note: The 6.0/4L80E pictured in the CC article was being sold at Pomona in Jan 09. ChiefRocka and I were there and know the seller pretty well. A good guy....

01-16-2010, 09:26 PM	#13
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? My analysis of your sister: Anyone who is going to donate a 95 corvette (still a relatively new vehicle) has alot of money. (Car still runs) Wouldn't it be cheaper to fix? Could be something simple. Again, this is behavior patterns of rich people.

01-16-2010, 09:44 PM	#14
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? I had a friend who made $$ on a Vet. It had been sitting in garage for many years, all pulled apart. He got it all together & running, and was able to make a buck on it. It's still a valuable car, you may be able to fix it & sell it, split the profit with your sister (just because she's your sis), and use the money for your "truck" habit __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again Last edited by tapeworm; 01-16-2010 at 09:46 PM.

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OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? Since you asked, I say don't waste your time. If you had the knowledge and tools to troubleshoot and repair it yourself, then it is may be worth it. If you had that knowledge and those tools, you wouldn't be asking. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400 Last edited by OhOneWS6; 01-16-2010 at 10:33 PM.

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tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? Its still worth something Besides, F-R-E-E __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again



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01-16-2010, 11:33 PM	#20
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? Yeah it's worth something, the motor and a rolling chassis for a race car. Just not together __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

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capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Should I take this free corvette engine? sounds like a great foundation for a 383 stroker motor......have great flow and mpi combined with more cubic inches. i'd take that on a vette, so its a no brainer in a truck!

01-17-2010, 12:08 AM	#23
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