| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Class: B Model: Corvette 1953-1954 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: Dry Weight: not specified ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 3-9/16" x 3-15/16" Capacity .......... 3860 cc Comp ratio ........ 8:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1.44", Exhaust 1.28" Piston material ... Aluminum w/steel struts Piston weight ..... 18.88 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 19°30' BTDC, Close 224°30 ATDC Exhaust ... Open 239 BTDC, Close 5° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.3987" (std) or 0.394" (opt) at zero lash Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.88" Exhaust ... 1.505" Valve spring ...... Outer 72 lbs @ 1.858"; 160 lbs @ 1.462" Inner 31 lbs @ 1.788"; 61 lbs @ 1.392" Carburation ....... Three Carter #3706989 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 Powerglide 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " Final drive ratios: 3.55=11/39 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 101.85" Track dimension, front ...... 56.7" Track dimension, rear ....... 58.8" Shock absorber .............. Delco Steering ratio .............. 21:1 Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 6.70 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT