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1977 Chevrolet Corvette 4-speed

For sale: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Type:
Coupe
Year:
1977
Mileage:
115,275
VIN:
1Z37X7S445914
Color:
Orange
Engine size:
355 cid V-8 (rebuilt L82)
Number of cylinders:
8
Power options:
Power Windows
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Brown
Options:
Leather Seats
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

1977 Chevy Corvette Coupe

355 c.i.d. (bored .030" over from original L82 350 c.i.d.) V-8 engine, -speed manual transmission, orvette Orange paint, rown leather interior, -tops.

This is a classic Corvette with significant performance upgrades, n superb running condition. The car is very tight, nd is a pleasure to drive, ith excellent handling and plenty of power. The original L82 engine (numbers matching) has been freshly rebuilt with a solid line-up of high-output parts for improved street performance. The car is newly painted (2013) in the factory Corvette Orange, ith new tail lamps and weatherstripping. This beautiful muscle car is ready to enjoy.

Comes with a fitted car cover, ptional nose bra, nd factory deck-mounted luggage rack. Also included are the original Chevrolet dealer 1977 sales brochures, Road & Track magazine review of the '77 Vette, he Chilton's shop manual, nd maintenance records. If the buyer is interested, he following parts have been retained and can also be included in the sale: stock cylinder heads, amshaft and lifters, ir conditioning compressor and condenser, ftermarket stereo and custom speaker boxes.

The original factory specifications are listed below, ollowed by a detailed list of replaced parts. The rebuilt engine features aftermarket aluminum cylinder heads with smaller combustion chambers and larger valves for higher compression and improved flow. The stock camshaft was replaced with a hydraulic roller for increased lift with a wide power band and snappy throttle response. The clutch and pressure plate have been replaced with an 11" Powergrip set from Ram Clutches. The rear differential gear was switched from a 3.70 (stock) to a 3.55 ratio for extended leverage on the top-end.

VIN: 1Z37X7S445914

1 Chevrolet
Z Corvette
37 Coupe
X L82 engine
7 1977
S St. Louis assembly plant
445914 Corvette production number, uly 1977 (late model)

Miscellaneous


Paint Corvette Orange, 977 GM code 66 (repainted 1992, 013)Interior Brown leather, 977 GM trim code 69CBrakes 4-wheel power vented disk brakes, 1.75” rotorsWheels 8.0 x 15 in. cast alloyTires Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/70R15Fuel 91-octane, nleaded, 7.0-gallon tankCurb weight 3,650 lb.Previous owners 3 (1977, 988, 012)
ORIGINAL Drivetrain Specifications Engine component parts

Designation L82
Displacement 350 c.i.
Bore 4.00”
Stroke 3.48”
Pistons Forged, lat top w/ valve relief, art number 336744
Cylinder heads Iron, M casting no. 333882
1.94” intake / 1.50” exhaust

76cc combustion chambers
With push rod guide plates Compression 9.0:1 Camshaft Hydraulic flat-tappet, uration 224/224 at .050”, 450/.460” lift, SA 114° Rocker arms 1.5:1, tamped steel Intake Iron, M casting no. 346249 Exhaust Iron, M casting no. 3932461 Ram’s horn manifolds with catalytic converter cross-over Carburetor 750 CFM 4-BBL, ochester Quadrajet M4MC Distributor GM no. 1103256 (HEI with centrifugal and vacuum advance) Block casting numbers (numbers matching)

Engine ID V0714CLD
V Flint, I (engine production plant)
0714 July 14
CLD 1977 Corvette 350, (L82), 10-HP, -BBL, anual transmission

Engine VIN 17S445914

1 Chevrolet
7 1977
S St. Louis (vehicle assembly plant)
445914 Corvette production number

Stock performance ratings (SAE Net)

HP 210 at 5200 RPM
Torque 255 lb-ft at 3600 RPM
¼ mile 15.5 sec.
0-60 MPH 6.8 sec.

Borg-Warner Super T-10 Transmission

4-speed manual, ide-ratio, eavy-duty aluminum case

1st 2.64
2nd 1.75
3rd 1.34
4th 1.00

Limited slip rear differential with IRS (posi-traction)

Gear ratio 3.70:1


2015 Rebuild

Machining services

Block Cleaned, nspected, il passages cleared, ylinders bored over .030” (355 cid.)
Crankshaft Journals reground and polished
Connecting rods Inspected and reconditioned, od bolts replaced
Pistons / Rings Speed-Pro L2490NF30, 030” oversized, orged aluminum, lat-top w/ 2 reliefs (3.40cc)
Bearings New high-performance main bearings and rod bearings, ew cam bearings installed
Flywheel Resurfaced
Rotating Assy. Internally balanced

Engine component parts

Cylinder heads Aluminum, atriot Freedom Series / Promaxx Performance 2169
185cc intake runners, 4cc combustion chambers
2.02” intake / 1.60” exhaust, traight plugs, ith push rod guide plates

Head bolts ARP 134-3601 Compression 10.0:1 with flat top pistons Camshaft Lunati 20120120 (numbers as installed with 1.6:1 rockers) Hydraulic roller, SA 112°, ower band 1800-5800 RPM Valve lift .536” intake / .536” exhaust Advertised duration – 276° intake / 286° exhaust Duration at .050” – 218° intake / 228° exhaust Lifters Lunati Street Performance Hydraulic Rollers 72330 (max RPM 6200-6500) Timing setComp Cams 2100 – magnum upper and lower timing gears and double-row chain Timing coverMilodon 65555 – gold-iridited steel, einforced for cam thrust, 090”-thick wear plate Cam button Milodon 10775 – aluminum short (.680”), or use w/ Milodon timing cover only Rocker arms Comp Cams 17002 – high-energy, ull roller aluminum rocker arms, .6:1 ratio PushrodsComp Cams 7938-16 – Hi-Tech chromoly pushrods, .100”, eat-treated for guideplates Valve covers Mickey Thompson finned aluminum (tall), erimeter-bolt Intake Aluminum dual-plane manifold, delbrock Performer 2101 Exhaust Long-tube headers, igh-temp ceramic-coated, traight-back dual exhaust Carburetor Holley 1860C, 00-CFM 4-BBL w/ vacuum secondaries and mechanical choke Air filter Edelbrock 1221 Pro-Flow, 4”-diameter, ”-filter element Distributor GM Performance Parts 141-682, EI w/ 50,000V coil & performance advance curve Plug wires SUM-888836, .5mm spiral-core Spark plugs ACDelco R43XLS – conventional, 4mm threads, 750” reach, 3/16” hex, 035” gap Shorty plugs Accel 0414S – for #4 exhaust header pipe clearance Fuel pushrod Comp Cams 4207, hromoly with bronze tip for use w/ steel core roller camshaft Oil pump Speedway 577OP55HVD – Deluxe Hi-Volume, 5 PSI pressure relief spring installed Oil pump drive Speedway 54522070 – Melling oil pump drive shaft with steel collar Oil pickup Speedway 91715133 – Champ Pans 50SB, /8” inlet, -3/4” depth Oil pan Summit SUM-G3601 – 6-qt (plus filter), ” deep, ith built-in windage tray Water pump Tuff-Stuff high-volume (30% increased flow) – TFF-1534NC Thermostat Mr. Gasket 4364, 80° Hoses New upper and lower radiator hoses, ew heater hoses Fan clutch Hayden Automotive 2741, eavy-duty Power Steering Cardone remanufactured pump (20-6886F), ew fluid lines, -belt (MasterPro 7360) Starter motor Remanufactured starter motor Engine mounts Advance Auto 5300339 (2285), olded rubber and steel Engine paint Duplicolor engine enamel, M low-gloss black, E1634 Hood insulation Corvette Central 463076 Gaskets and seals

Rear main seal Fel-Pro 2900, wo-piece silicone
Head gaskets Fel-Pro 1010, opper wire ring
Intake gaskets Fel-Pro 1206, edium race port
Exhaust gaskets Fel-Pro 1404, quare port, iber over steel core laminate
Timing gaskets Milodon 65503
Oil pan gasket Fel-Pro OS34510T, ne-piece rubber
Valve gaskets Fel-Pro VS12869R (rubber)

Drivetrain

Clutch set RAM Powergrip 98764 clutch and pressure plate
11”-diameter, rganic / metallic, 50-HP rating, 0%-increased clamping force
Clutch fork GM Parts Direct 3887177
Shifter Corvette Central 53008, tock replacement 4-speed shifter
Rear end3.55:1 differential

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