Pages 1–8 (8 pages)

Rear Axle Identification and Engine Data

From the 1953–1975 Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Accessories Catalog

After the cover, a page of Positraction rear axle plant identification codes for 1971 and 1972–1975 ratios from 2.73 to 4.56. Then the basic engine data and power teams tables, year by year from 1953 to 1974: displacement, compression ratio, bore and stroke, gross and net horsepower, carburetor and transmission for the 235 six, the 265, 283, 327 and 350 V-8s, and the 396, 427 and 454 big blocks, including fuel injection and 3 x 2-barrel setups.

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What this section covers

  • Positraction ratio identification codes
  • 1953–1955 six-cylinder engine data
  • 265 and 283 V-8 with fuel injection
  • 327 and 350 Turbo-Fire ratings
  • 396, 427 and 454 Turbo-Jet ratings
  • Transmission availability by engine
Year
1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Corvette, Passenger Cars
Type
Parts Catalog
Models
Corvette 1953–1975: 235 six, 265/283/327/350 Turbo-Fire V-8, 396/427/454 Turbo-Jet V-8; coupe and convertible
Pages
337

What’s inside

Corvette parts catalog

  1. Rear Axle Identification and Engine Datapp. 1–8
  2. Paint Combination Charts 1963–1975Exterior paint charts for each year from 1963 to 1975, listing Chevrolet color codes and names with Lucite (DuPont), Rinshed-Mason and Ditzler stock numbers, and Fisher WA numbers for the later years.pp. 9–11
  3. Illustration IndexIndex of every illustration in the catalog by parts group, giving the years covered and the plate number (for example 0-1P or 4-35P) for each engine, chassis, body and trim drawing.pp. 12–15
  4. 0Group 0: Engine and Clutchpp. 16–32
  5. 1Group 1: Cooling, Grille and Oil Systemspp. 33–47
  6. 2Group 2: Chassis Electrical Systempp. 48–77
  7. 3Group 3: Fuel, Exhaust and Carburetionpp. 78–126
  8. 4Group 4: Transmissionpp. 127–161
  9. 4Group 4: Brakespp. 162–184
  10. 5Group 5: Rear Axle and Prop Shaftpp. 185–193
  11. 6Group 6: Front Axle and Steeringpp. 194–216
  12. 7Group 7: Frame, Springs and Bumperspp. 217–233
  13. 7Spring Chartspp. 234–238
  14. 8Group 8: Sheet Metal and Heaterpp. 239–252
  15. 9Group 9: Body Mounting and Air Conditioningpp. 253–284
  16. 10Group 10: Windshield, Doors and Controlspp. 285–315
  17. 11Group 11: Rear Quarter Window, Seat and Adjusterpp. 316–319
  18. 14Group 14: Folding Top and Interior Trimpp. 320–337

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