trevbeadle
CCCUK Member
my import started life as a 1980 Corvette 305 This motor was for California only, with a 305 cu in (5.0 L) V8 engine rated at 180 hp (134 kW), fitted with new tubular stainless steel exhaust manifolds, and mated to a 3 speed automatic transmission, also mandatory in California. The carburetor and ignition timing were controlled by Chevrolet's new (at that time) Computer Command Control system. The smaller displacement engine was not available in any other state.
At some point a 350 Mexicaan crate motor has been fitted (hp anyone?) along with an adjustable vacuum HEI distributor and a manually set quadrajet. My question is; did these Californian cars have a lock-up transmission? How would I know and can I tell from the driving characteristics if it was fitted, is working or not?
Thanks
At some point a 350 Mexicaan crate motor has been fitted (hp anyone?) along with an adjustable vacuum HEI distributor and a manually set quadrajet. My question is; did these Californian cars have a lock-up transmission? How would I know and can I tell from the driving characteristics if it was fitted, is working or not?
Thanks