1969 Corvette Stocker Questions

[Jeff Lee]

Make it a '68 L88, 4-speed only.

[Rory Christianson]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Make it a '68 L88, 4-speed only.

Why 68 did they rate them different than 69
Have to admit the 4 gear would be a ride

Thanks Rory

[Jeff Lee]

Compression differences, different deck, dome & chamber sizes.
'68 has negligibly larger cam.
'68 is stick only, '69 is either stick or auto.

[Rory Christianson]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Compression differences, different deck, dome & chamber sizes.
'68 has negligibly larger cam.
'68 is stick only, '69 is either stick or auto.

Hey Jeff

Just might have to have a closer look at that I see you are right I was thinking 69 was still 12.5 compression etc.
I am just printing specs and will have a closer look

Thanks Rory

[X-TECH MAN]

The 69 uses open chambered heads. The 68 used closed chamber heads. Thats the reason for dome difference. Go with a 69 and use the automatic. Hope you have a LARGE bank account so you can make it a small one.

[Rory Christianson]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

The 69 uses open chambered heads. The 68 used closed chamber heads. Thats the reason for dome difference. Go with a 69 and use the automatic. Hope you have a LARGE bank account so you can make it a small one.

Ya I see the difference chamber size, thanks
69 was my original choice with auto but I will have to ponder a little
ya wouldn`t be the first time I kick the **** out of my funds to build a car, becomes a bit of a obsession, keeps me young and thinking......and hell I grew up on Kraft dinner and I still like it

Thanks X-TECH MAN

[Jeff Lee]

always calc out your own compression. Not saying the tech bulliten is wrong but it's been known to happen.

[Rory Christianson]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

always calc out your own compression. Not saying the tech bulliten is wrong but it's been known to happen.

Yes I agree
Thanks

[KEN BUGAJ]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

The 69 uses open chambered heads. The 68 used closed chamber heads. Thats the reason for dome difference. Go with a 69 and use the automatic. Hope you have a LARGE bank account so you can make it a small one.

You better have $50 or 60 K laying around to build a good one.
Been there done that !
Look for a car done already, You'll be much better off.
If you really want a Corvette look for a newer small block car.

[Rory Christianson]

Originally Posted by KEN BUGAJ

You better $50 or 60 K laying around to build a good one.
Been there done that !
Look for a car done already, You'll be much better off.
If you really want a Corvette look for a newer small block car.

You are probably right, but with me half the fun and the challenge is the build, and I have a factory big block 69 that I am doing a frame off on now, and I am not much of a street drive around type.

I farm very little out so I am looking forward to the build.........But I do know exactly what you are saying been there before to

Thanks Ken
Rory