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    Help! L 88 Motor

    rear suspension thanks i was under the impression that the universals were different.That one was a U BOLT W/2 NUTS AND THE bb USED A different square type of connection to the wheel and ham side.What do i have to do to get the suspension to L88 spec. (F41 i think) and can that be bought now...
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    L 88 motor Well its been some time now the engine has been in the car for 2 years, rebuilt with 10.5 compression and roller rockers pushing 500+ hp and drives really easy on the street. I have over 2k on the motor using Mobil 1 but it looks like i use 1/2 qt every 100-200 miles,I'm not babying...
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    Looking for parts

    Hi I am rebuilding a 1967 L88 engine. I'm looking for the correct intake manifold casting #3885069 period correct for this engine produced by Chevy. Thanks Ralph
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    Looking for "67" parts

    Hi I am rebuilding a 1967 L88 engine. I'm looking for the correct intake manifold casting #3885069 period correct for this engine produced by Chevy. I'll also post this in the C3 fourm for parts wants. I'm also looking for the car intake fresh air duct for underside of hood. Thanks Ralph
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    Thanks for the insight.Will get back with the advice from the engine builder and add his thoughts to the mix. Thanks again Ralph :beer
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    I have a coupe of questions for any of the guys that are running an early model L88 engine on the street. I'm currently having a 1967 L88 engine that I bought rebuilt to put in my car, a 67 Vette, the motors in very good shape and basically I'm just having it freshened up. Right now it's in...
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    63-67 Caul hood

    Hi I'm interested can you provide pictures?
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    Sorry for the delay in not responding to those beautiful pictures of your car. I think that has to be one of the most beautiful race cars every produced. Does the vette have A/C, PS, and PB? How big is the engine and how does it run. Comfortable lets say for a 200 + mile run etc. One of the...
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    Thanks for all the advice. The engine is now mine and I’ll get as many date period parts as I can to build as close to an original L88 without going broke. I like the look of road racers with the exposed side pipes (Hookers, still makes a look alike) and I’ll need to get a fresh air box for the...
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    Thanks I knew that fact more concerned about the front pad which was marked T 0613 IT.What do you think?
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    Thanks for the advice.A little background,I've owned 2 corvettes before I could splurge again,it only took 42 years for me to buy my 1967,my first was a stripped '58,when i could have bought at that time a '57 2 4's a record 1/4 miler but no I bought the '58 and then my very next car was a '65...
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    Thanks for the info,my next step is to speak to the people who knew of the engine and who worked on it as well.Any ideas as how to get my hood 1967 BB to except my carb. to air box simalar to a L 88 hood? And is it reasonable to spend $600 or better for a year correct 1967 carb for that engine(L88)?
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    Help! L 88 Motor

    A friend of mine has a 427 L88 that he says is orignal.The front of the block has T 0613 IT with aluminun heads single 4 barrel on an Elibrock manifold. Does anyone have an idea what the motors worth and what year Corvette or car belongs in.The block last three casting numbers are (3904351)and...
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