Corvette stingray 65
Type:V8Valve Location:In HeadBore / Stroke:4.00" / 3.25"
4.094" / 3.76" (L78 Engine)Displacement:327 Cubic Inches
L78: 396 Cubic InchesCompression Ratio:10.5 : 1 (Standard; 300 hp RPO L75, L78 engine)
11.0:1 (340 hp RPO L76; 360 hp engines RPO L84)Rocker Arms:Stamping, SteelRocker Arm Ratio:1.5:1Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Hydraulic LiftersZeroValve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Mechanical Lifters:Inlet: .025 inch
Exhaust: .025 inchCrankshaft Material:Forged SteelValve Train Lifters:250 horsepower, 300 horsepower (RPO L75) Engines: Hydraulic365 Horsepower (RPO L76) Engine, 375 Horsepower (RPO L84) Engine: MechanicalCamshaft Material:Cast Alloy IronOil Pump Type:GearNormal Oil Pressure:30 - 45 psi @ 1,500 RPM
50 - 75 psi @ 2,000 RPMOil Pressure Gauge:MechanicalCrankcase Oil Capacity, Standard and L75 Engines:4 Quarts, Less Filter
5 Quarts, With FilterCrankcase Oil Capacity, L76 and L84 Engines:5 Quarts, Less Filter
6 Quarts, With FilterRecommended Oil Grade:Above 32°: SAE 20W, SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30
To 0°: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20Carburetor:Carter 3826003 Single 4 barrel
L75 Engine: Carter 3826004 (3826006 Powerglide)
L76 Engine: Carter 3826004Fuel Filter:StrainerFuel Pump:MechanicalFuel Pressure:5¼ - 6½ PSICooling System Capacity:~17 Quarts (with heater)
~16 Quarts (without heater)Thermostat Type:ChokeRadiator Cap Relief Pressure:13 PSIBattery:12 volt
61 Amp hr. @ 20 hr.
6 cells / 66 PlatesThermostat Opening:177° - 183° FCompression Pressure:160 PSI (Base, RPO L75 Engine)
150 PSI (RPO L76, L84 Engine)HorsepowerStandard Engine:250 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPMRPO L75:300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,200 RPMRPO L76:365 hp @ 6,200 RPM;
Torque: 360 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPMRPO L84
Fuel Injection:375 hp @ 6,200 RPM;
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPMRPO L78
396 Cubic Inch:425 hp @ 6,400 RPM;
Torque: 415 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPMFuel InjectionManufacturer:Rochester ProductsModel:7017380Recommended Fuel:PremiumFuel Pump:MechanicalFuel Pressure:5 ¼ - 6 ½ PSI (Idle to 1,000 RPM)Inlet Manifold:Cast AluminumAir Cleaner Type:DryAir Meter Location:Engine Left SidePlenum Chamber:Integral With Inlet ManifoldRam Pipe Length:12 InchesFuel Induction:Metered as Function of Air FlowAir / Fuel Ratio Control:Vacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located on Air Flow MeterFuel Meter Pump Type:GearFuel Meter Pump Location:In Fuel Meter AssemblyFuel Meter Pump Drive:Gear Driven by Flexible Shaft From DistributorFuel Meter Pump Pressure:300 PSIInjection Nozzles Quantity:8Injection Nozzles Material:BrassInjection Nozzles Location:Mounted on Inlet Manifold Above Intake PortsInjection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel:.0118 inchInjection Nozzles Insulation:BakeliteAutomatic Choke Type:Electric, Time Temperature TypeAutomatic Choke Location:On Air Meter AssemblyAutomatic Choke Current Draw:1 amp @ 70°Automatic Choke Fast Idle Cam:YesIgnition SystemCoil:Delco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 1115107)Coil current rating:4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running)Breaker Gap:.019" (New), .016" (Used)Ignition Timing
Initial Design Setting:8° @ 550 RPM (Standard, L75 Engine)10° @ 650 RPM (L79 Engine)12° @ 700 RPM (L76, L84 Engine)10° @ 700 RPM (L78 Engine)Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:Begins: 750 RPM
26 ° @ 4,100 RPM (Standard, L75, L76 Engines)24 ° @ 2,350 RPM (L79, L84 Engines)28 ° @ 4,000 RPM (L78 Engine)Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:Begins: 6 inches Hg (Standard, L75 Engines)
Maximum: 22° @ 12 inches Hg(L76, L78, L79 Engines)Begins: 4 inches Hg (Standard, L75 Engines)
Maximum: 16° @ 8.2 inches HgBegins: 8 inches Hg (L78 Engine)
Maximum: 15° @ 15.5 inches HgSpark Plug:AC44 (327 Cubic Inch Engines)
AC43N (396 Cubic Inch Engines)Spark Plug Thread:14 mm.Spark Plug Torque:25 lb.-ft.Spark Plug Gap:.033 - .038 inchFiring Order:1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2Fuel Tank Capacity
(RPO N03, coupe only):36.5 GallonsShock Absorbers Piston Travel
(Unassembled):5.00 inchesStabilizer Bar Diameter:.940 inchesShock Absorber Piston Diameter:Front: 1.00; Rear: 1.375Front Suspension Spring:Height: 8.56 inches; ID: 3.80 inches
Length: 100.16 Inches; .680 inch Diameter
OD: 5.160 inches; Free Height: 10.842 inches
Working: 8.56 inches @ 1,255 lb.Rear Suspension Spring:7 Leaves; Design Load - camber: 1,325 lb. @ .290Stabilizer Bar:Steel, .94 Inch DiameterWheelbase:98.00 inchesOverhang (Front):31.9 inchesOverhang (Rear):45.2 inchesFront Track:56.8 inchesRear Track:57.6 inchesLength:175.1 inchesFront Fender Width:69.6 inches (Maximum)Rear Fender Width:67.3 inchesHeight:49.6 inches (Coupe)
49.8 inches (Soft, Hard Top)Hood (at Rear) to Ground:34.8 inchesRocker Panel to Ground (Front):8.0 inchesRocker Panel to Ground (Rear):8.0 inchesBottom of Door to Ground (Open):13.5 inchesBottom of Door to Ground (Closed):12.5 inchesWindshield Slope Angle:56.5°Body Zero to Ground (Front):7.7 inchesBody Zero to Ground (Rear):7.7 inchesHeadlamp to Ground:24.36 inchesTail Lamp to Ground:21.76 inchesHood Length at Centerline:46.7 inchesBody Upper Structure Length at Centerline:Coupe: 77.9 inches
Soft Top: 66.8 inches
Hardtop: 69.2 inchesFront Bumper to Ground:18.0 inchesRear Bumper to Ground:16.6 inchesOil Pan to Ground:6.0 inchesFront Suspension to Ground:8.0 inchesFlywheel Housing to Ground:5.9 inchesExhaust System to Ground:5.0 inchesRear Axle Differential to Ground:7.8 inchesSpare Tire Well to Ground:6.1 inchesMinimum Running Ground Clearance:5.0 inchesWindshield Glass Area:789.7 inchesFinish (paint type):LacquerTurning Diameter - Outside Front:41.6 feet wall - wall
39.9 feet curb - curbTurning Diameter - Inside Rear:25.6 feet wall - wall
25.6 feet curb - curbSteering gear ratio:16:1Steering Wheel Turns:Manual: 3.4
Power: 2.92Power Steering Fluid Capacity:2.3 PintsSteering Wheel Type:Deep DishSteering Wheel Diameter:16.0 inchesTire Size:7.75-15 4 Ply RatingRecommended Tire Inflation24 psi, All WheelsWheels, Regular Production:Size: 15 x 5.5
Attachment to Hub: Five Hex nutsWheels, Quick Take-Off, RPO P48:Size: 15 x 6
Cast Aluminum
Method of Retention: Adapter and Lock NutThree Speed Transmission:1st Gear 2.58:1
2nd Gear 1.48:1
3rd Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.58:1Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission:Drive: 1.76:1 & 1:1
Low and Reverse: 1.76:1Lubricant Capacity:3 QuartsFour Speed Transmission
(Standard, L75 engines):1st Gear 2.56:1
2nd Gear 1.91:1
3rd Gear 1.48:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.64:1Close Ratio
Four Speed Transmission
(L76, L78, L79, L84 engines):1st Gear 2.20:1
2nd Gear 1.64:1
3rd Gear 1.28:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.27:1Transmission Lubricant Type:Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80Lubricant Capacity:Three Speed: 2 Quarts
Four Speed: 2.5 QuartsDifferential Lubricant Type:Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80Differential Lubricant Capacity:3.7 pintsAxle Ratio:3.08:1 (RPO G91 Four Speed, standard, L75 Engine)
Optional: 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1 and 4.56:1Transmission Synchromesh:Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
Four Speed: All Four GearsStandard Fuel Tank Capacity:20 GallonsFiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, all welded, full length, ladder construction frame with 5 cross-members. Front section flat;rear section contoured over rear axle. Side-rails and intermediate cross members box construction. Rear crossmember “C” shaped; front crossmember concave for engine clearance.
