{"id":109278,"date":"2023-12-27T06:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=109278"},"modified":"2023-12-26T23:08:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T05:08:02","slug":"1969-corvette-with-a-big-block-427-ci-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=109278","title":{"rendered":"1969 Corvette with a Big-Block 427 ci V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The owner of this 1969 Corvette tasked V8 Speed & Resto Shop<\/a> with upgrading the performance, handling, and appearance. In the engine bay they installed a 427 ci ZZ427 big-block V8 featuring a forged rotating assembly, hydraulic roller camshaft, four-bolt main caps, and a side exhaust. The motor produces 485 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. They paired the motor to a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission which sends power to a Corvette independent rear end. To improve handling V8 Speed & Resto installed Bilstein coilovers in front and Van Steel composites springs<\/a> in back. A set of Wilwood six-piston disc brakes help the classic stop effectively. On the outside the company installed an L88 hood and coated emerying in a custom metallic blue paint with custom striping. The finishing touch is a set of Rocket Racing wheels with Diamondback Classics redline tires. View all the progress photos in the build album<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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The owner of this 1969 Corvette tasked V8 Speed & Resto Shop with upgrading the performance, handling, and appearance. In the engine bay they installed a 427 ci ZZ427 big-block V8 featuring a forged rotating assembly, hydraulic roller camshaft, four-bolt main caps, and a side exhaust. 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