Building a 60 Corvette for SS....or GT....? help!

Wade Mahaffey · 05-03-2009, 08:38 PM

I am building a small tire 60 Corvette for SS competition. The chassis modifications are complete, and it's time for the engine program consideration. I believe the car fits natural "L" with a 283 and a glide. My primary concern is consistency, and the ability to repeat. Would a 327 or 350 in a GT set up be more consistent? Car will have a 10.5 tire and Caltrac set-up. Also, factor in the availability of 327/350 resources compared to 283 stuff. Thanks, Wade

old69timer · 05-03-2009, 08:53 PM

i would look into the 1969 350/255 combo i dont know how good it would be in s/s but its a great stocker combo with a glide

Mark Yacavone · 05-03-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wade Mahaffey

I am building a small tire 60 Corvette for SS competition. The chassis modifications are complete, and it's time for the engine program consideration. I believe the car fits natural "L" with a 283 and a glide. My primary concern is consistency, and the ability to repeat. Would a 327 or 350 in a GT set up be more consistent? Car will have a 10.5 tire and Caltrac set-up. Also, factor in the availability of 327/350 resources compared to 283 stuff. Thanks, Wade

Not alot of hood clearance. How about a 265 out of a Caprice/ 3 speed trans? Throttle body is in the front.

Wade Mahaffey · 05-03-2009, 09:51 PM

Mark, Yes I have thought about the FI thing. I could go with that if I new someone who could get me going in the right direction. Thanks, Wade

05-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Building a 60 Corvette for SS....or GT....? help! I am building a small tire 60 Corvette for SS competition. The chassis modifications are complete, and it's time for the engine program consideration. I believe the car fits natural "L" with a 283 and a glide. My primary concern is consistency, and the ability to repeat. Would a 327 or 350 in a GT set up be more consistent? Car will have a 10.5 tire and Caltrac set-up. Also, factor in the availability of 327/350 resources compared to 283 stuff. Thanks, Wade

05-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
old69timer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: little falls n.j. Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Building a 60 Corvette for SS....or GT....? help! i would look into the 1969 350/255 combo i dont know how good it would be in s/s but its a great stocker combo with a glide

05-03-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Building a 60 Corvette for SS....or GT....? help! Mark, Yes I have thought about the FI thing. I could go with that if I new someone who could get me going in the right direction. Thanks, Wade