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One other question - Where did you mount your serial number tag after removing it from the original steering column?

You have a beautiful project there! Thanks for sharing the excerpt of your book. I'm in Sandusky, OH so we're only a few miles from each other. Let me know if you're going to be at any local shows so I can see your Vette. I finally got all my issues resolved with the fitup of the Steeroids...

Serial Number Tag with Aftermarket Column I forgot to ask in my previous post - with the Ididit column installed as part of the Steeroids kit, where should I put the S/N tag? There isn't enough space to rivet it to the Ididit.

Steeroids with Side Mounts Caution Thanks to all of you who have responded since I started this thread. After welding in the side mount brackets from Corvette Central this winter, I received the Steeroids power rack and pinion and started to install it. I was shocked to find that the rack input...

I'm getting ready to replace the pan gasket on the 383 stroker in my '62. I had a small drip at the rear of the pan (rear main is dry). It's a 1969 block with two-piece rear main and thin front seal. FelPro sells a one-piece gasket and I'd like to know what you guys think of those vs the...

I'm also surprised that no one has advice on the conversion, or experience with it that they're willing to share. I bought the side frame mounts from Corvette Central and have them pop-riveted into position for welding, after I pull the engine. I'm using Prothane mounts for the best chance of...

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has installed side motor mounts in a C1. I have a 383 stroker (430 HP, 520 ft-lb) in a 1969 block, in my '62, with a Tremec 600 5-speed and 3.36 posi rear end. The bell housing was dialed in per Tremec's specs. The flywheel was resurfaced prior to...

Tom, I really appreciate your research on this. Since we have a gloomy day in northern Ohio I plan to work on the mounts today. I'll get to the root of the chatter eventually. I'm enjoying this stroker as much as my speed shop (Koffel's) said I would. Dave B

Thanks for helping sort this out, Tom. The car is not lowered. The rear-end is a 3.36 posi installed this winter. It was an open 3.36 prior. With this rear-end and the 5 speed I got 18 mpg on my last fill-up, with mostly country road driving. I'm really happy with that and will eventually get to...

I have used two early 60s aluminum bell housings with my setups. Both have the starter mounted to the bell housing. The '62 bell housing was the first to be used with the Tremec, and I did not go to the trouble to center it. I had trouble all that summer with vibration in the engine /...

I have a '62 with a 383 stroker (just got it running last week) and Tremec TKO 600 5-speed, with standard front engine mounts and the supplied Tremec rear mount. Over the three years I have owned this car I've evolved from a 327 and Muncie 4 speed, to an upgraded 327/ 320 HP with the Tremec. I...

I have a 327 engine in my 62 Corvette. I have no history on the car, so I have to assume that lots of things have changed on the engine over the years. The block carries a late '61 casting number, and the stamped code shows that the engine was in a standard Chevy with Powerglide. Obviously not a...

I put a Tremec TKO 600 in my '62 last year and wished I had done it sooner. Got the kit from American Powertrain, including driveshaft, rear mount, etc. I'm running 1900 RPM at 70 MPH. Bolted right in after cutting out the ashtray pocket. Dave B

To everyone who has taken the time to reply with suggestions, I greatly appreciate them. Not surprisingly, the oil consumption has not improved as I put 100s of more miles on the car. As soon as the snow flies the engine is coming apart for evaluation. As I get to the root of the problem I will...

The end gaps were measured by squaring the rings in the bore with a piston at the top and bottom of the cylinder. Feeler gauge measurements ranged from .018 to .020. No difference between the two compression rings. This ring set was ordered sized for a +.040 bore. The gaps were clocked per the...

Thanks for the responses both Hib and motorman. I'll answer your questions in order. The engine was indeed bored .040 over at the time I took it apart. The bores still had a cross hatch pattern with no scuff marks. The pistons had no scuffing on the skirts. The chart of 32 measurements taken...

Yes. I scrubbed the entire block down with soapy water and then lightly oiled a clean rag to make sure no grit came out of the bores. After putting another 500 miles on the engine with marginal improvement in oil consumption I decided to tear down the engine this Fall and troubleshoot the...

I have a Roman Red 62 purchased 18 months ago. I freshened up my 327 this past winter with a new L79 cam, cast iron rings, and new bearings and rod bolts. The bores were done previously at .040 over and the high compression pistons looked like new. It has double hump heads and the valves were...

Thanks for the quick reply. I neglected to mention that I mic'd all bores front-to-back and side-to-side / top and bottom. Range of measurements was 4.040" - 4.042". Piston skirts have no wear marks and measured 4.034" - 4.035". My local shop is honing the cylinders since I don't have the hone...

Hi All, I bought my first Corvette, a 62 Roman Red convertible (4 speed), this past summer and am installing a Tremec 600 transmission this winter. I have torn down the engine to see what's inside, even though it was running great. It was an original 327 / 340 HP car (has the 6500 rpm tach) but...