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1962 PCS Book

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Manufacturer:	Chevrolet					Class: B
Model:		Corvette #2934 1955-1956
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Convertible
	Fiberglass body
	Dry Weight: 2829 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	90° V-8 (OHV)
	Bore & stroke .....	3.75" x 3.00"
	Capacity ..........	4343 cc
	Comp ratio ........	9.25:1, 8:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake 1.61",Exhaust 1.35"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy w/steel strut
	Piston weight .....	18.41 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 21°30'/35° BTDC, Close 242°30/252° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 242°30'/256° BBDC, Close 23°30/31° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.725"
		Exhaust ...	1.505"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 79 lbs @ 1.696":169 lbs @1.306"
				Inner 10 lb
	Carburation .......	One or Two Carter WCFB 4 bbl
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	2.94	2.21	Powerglide
		2	1.68	1.32
		3	1.00	1.00
		4
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.27,3.55,3.70, 4.11
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	101.85"
	Track dimension, front ......	57"
	Track dimension, rear .......	59"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	21:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.70 x 15
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