Pre '60 Stockers

[Larry Fulton]

Originally Posted by Sam Murray

The 4 BBL intake number for the 55 265 is 3711348. Happy hunting!

Sam, I don't dispute that this might be the correct intake casting for '55, but I don't see any intake numbers published on the NHRA Engine Blueprint Specs. for 55-6-7, so I'd run the 459 until told to take it off.

I think with NHRA that's how stuff gets accepted... Just Do It until told differently!!

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Good point -- they probably didn't offer the Turbo-glide in the Corvette .............

That is correct......P/G for an automatic only in stock for now. Of course who knows what the 2011 final rule changes will allow. They did it in S/S so whats to say the NHRA wont allow a 3 speed auto in 2011.

[FED 387]

might have a line on one of those 3711348 intake manifolds will get back to you on condition and price in a few days or soon as my guy gets back to me---Comp

[Jack McCarthy]

larry fulton...

currently NHRA does NOT allow me to run the 459 intake > so i do not know why they would allow the 55-59 cars to do so.

i agree im screwed, if the 459 was superseeded due to lack of available intakes one would thinks mine is harder to find !!!

also 3 speed automatic would be available in all FULL SIZE 1957 - 1961 cars with the exception of 6 cylinders and 348 high HP 270 & 315 i believe... i have the info.

jack

[FED 387]

OK talked to my guy he has TWO of the 55 Chev intakes--- anybody got any interest????Trying to get some pix and more info such as has any porting/machine work etc been done or are they virgin----will keep all informed ---Comp

[Tony Janes]

As of now only the 55 to 59 Chevy will be allowed to run. They are the only ones in the class guide, or you might try a 55 to 59 Caddy they are in there to.

[Larry Fulton]

I've got these Early Chevy 4bbl. Intakes available, let me know if you need one.

(WCFB / 4GC style flange)

#3837109 - C26 (MARCH 2, 1956) - 265 / 283 - NO. 2 - NO P/B VAC

#3731398 - J176 (OCT. 17, 1956) - 283 - GM 2 - NO P/B VAC

#3731896 - E277 (MAY 27, 1957) - 283 - GM 2 - NO P/B VAC

[Wayne W]

The Tri-Fives are a "Little Weak" in the rear end dept. What are the options ? 12 bolt, 9 inch or try to find some 55 to 64 Chevy stuff ?

[Jack McCarthy]

larry price on 896 ?

jack

[Larry Fulton]

Originally Posted by Wayne W

The Tri-Fives are a "Little Weak" in the rear end dept. What are the options ? 12 bolt, 9 inch or try to find some 55 to 64 Chevy stuff ?

Adapt a 12-Bolt Chev @ o.e.m. width for the vehicle ('5-'6-'57 Chev = 60")