Guest Posted March 25, 2001 Share Posted March 25, 2001 Did Chevrolet 0ffer a V-8 with the 1953 model Corvette or was it only offered starting in 1954? I have a dealers brochure on the V-8 offering and do not know what year it is for. I believe it is for the 1954. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2001 Share Posted March 25, 2001 I don't believe Chevy offered a V8 until 1955. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 '53s & '54s had 235 cu. in. 6 cyl. engines. 1955 was the 235-6cyl or a 265-V-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 I was told that the 53-54 vettes had the chevy 261 truck engine with a different cam and side draft carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted March 27, 2001 Share Posted March 27, 2001 235 6 cyl 150hp instead of 108 or 115 hp.<BR>8:1 compression instead of 7.1:1 or 7.5:1.<BR>3.5625 Bore X 3.9375 Stroke<BR>3 single Carter YH barrel side draft carbs.<P>I and a corvette friend beileve the 235 was also used in trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2001 Share Posted March 27, 2001 Thanks for the info people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted March 27, 2001 Share Posted March 27, 2001 I should have stated the 235 were the '53 & '54 Corvette engine compared to the 235 in other Chevrolet cars in the same years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2001 Share Posted August 8, 2001 The 53/54 Vette engine was a custom version of the 235" truck engine. Aside from the tri-power & dual exhaust the cam, head and valve train were different too.<P>Novaman is right on.<P>Hope this helps.<P>John M........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2001 Share Posted August 8, 2001 Buy the way, I am looking for an exhaust manifold from a 6 cyl Vette.<P>Anyone know of one?<P>John M..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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