Did the Corvette ever have a 454?

1974 was the end of an era for the Corvette with the last true dual exhaust systems, the last without a catalytic converter and the last use of the 454 cu in (7.4 L) big block engine. The big-block Corvettes were the only muscle cars produced after 1970 worthy of the list.

What kind of brake light does a 1976 Corvette have?

I have a 1976 Corvette. The drivers side brake light turns on when pressing the brake pedal, but when it lights up it’s really dim. And just a few minutes … replaced all calipers and master cyl,& brake pads.

What kind of car was the 1971 Corvette?

So when you can have him — Chevrolet Chief Engineer-Corvette — present at the test to drive and explain why the 1971 Corvette behaves the way it does, the results have to be more meaningful. The project was simple at the start. Every year for the last five years C/D readers have voted the Corvette as Best All-Around Car in the world, bar none.

What should the pressure be on a C3 Corvette?

Sometimes a torch is required to heat the A.I.R. check valve during removal. An adapter can be put together to connect the vacuum gauge to the A.I.R. tube. Three pounds of exhaust system pressure is acceptable. Any pressure greater than three pounds indicates a clogged exhaust system.

Can you drive a 454 corvette in Nevada?

Bad enough to spend a day driving to Nevada, but to tempt the worst kind of destruction by running a 454 Corvette right up to the redline in top gear and hold it there is damn near unAmerican. There is no defense. No rational excuse for driving along at double the posted speed limits in any other state.

Do you need a hood alignment tool for a 1953 Corvette?

1953-1959 Hood Alignment Tool Instructions. On the 1953-1959 installation: First if your car is a 1953-1957 you will think the end is way longer then it needs to be. However, it is designed this way so that it will fit both 1953-1957 and 1958-1959.

How to ask a question about a C3 Corvette?

On C3 Ask Corvette Garage you can submit a question about problems you have with a C3 Corvette. One of our writers or a fellow Corvette enthusiast will reply ASAP. Also you can Respond to other peoples questions.