kingovettes

I AM LOOKING AT A 1968 CORVETTE COUPE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A FACTORY 427.IT HAS A BIG BLOCK IN IT NOW THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WARRANTY MOTOR THAT WAS PLACED INTO IT IN 1969 WHEN THE ORIGIONAL MOTOR WAS BLOWN UP.I THINK HE SAID IT IS A "CE" BLOCK. DOES THIS INDICATE A WARRANTY BLOCK. IS THERE ANY PLACE IN THE VIN NUMBER OR ON THE CAR THAT YOU CAN IF IT WAS A FACTORY BIG BLOCK?(OTHER THAN A BUILD SHEET)IJUST DO NOT WANT TO BUY A FAKE!
ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. :auto:

Larry B.

CE is a designation for a factory replacement engine. There is nothing in the VIN to indicate engine options. There are a few indictors to look for.. 5600 RPM redline tach for the 390/400 engine, 6500 for the 430/435 solid lifter engines, rear sway bar, half shafts to differential yokes are caps and bolts (not "U" bolts). And of course it must have the BB hood. All of the above could be faked so the tank sticker or build sheet would be the ultimate proof.


[Modified by bluevetteman, 9:35 PM 8/30/2003]

kingovettes

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO! IF ANYONE HAS MORE INFO PLEASE PASS IT ON! THANKS, STEVE

JB

I can't add anything to what Bluevetteman points out, but my sense is that a "factory replacement engine" isn't significantly better than any other unoriginal motor when it comes to desireability and resale value. Folks want the numbers to match.

JB