10.11.2004, 20:30
There are some other indications:
- What about the sticker behind the gear shift lever - is it missing (it would tell everything if still original)
- Radiator: If it is about as wide as the engine compartment (and there is no A/C), it is a 427 Bigblock car. If it is about 20cm shorter each side, it is a 327 smallblock.
- Flywheel size and starter bolt pattern: If the two starter bolts are diagonally arranged, it is a large 168 teeth flywheel and normally indicates the 11" clutch, used in Bigblocks mostly. With bolts side-by-side, it is a 153 teeth flywheel and smallblock 10,5" clutch
- Bigblocks hat stabilizers (sway bars) on the rear axle.
- Differential side yokes feature caps on 427 rather than U-bolts with nuts on 327's
- I believe 2,5" exhausts only came on 427 either (not quite sure on this one)
- Of course, the famous bigblock hood with fake air inlets
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Thomas
- What about the sticker behind the gear shift lever - is it missing (it would tell everything if still original)
- Radiator: If it is about as wide as the engine compartment (and there is no A/C), it is a 427 Bigblock car. If it is about 20cm shorter each side, it is a 327 smallblock.
- Flywheel size and starter bolt pattern: If the two starter bolts are diagonally arranged, it is a large 168 teeth flywheel and normally indicates the 11" clutch, used in Bigblocks mostly. With bolts side-by-side, it is a 153 teeth flywheel and smallblock 10,5" clutch
- Bigblocks hat stabilizers (sway bars) on the rear axle.
- Differential side yokes feature caps on 427 rather than U-bolts with nuts on 327's
- I believe 2,5" exhausts only came on 427 either (not quite sure on this one)
- Of course, the famous bigblock hood with fake air inlets
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Thomas