1959 Chevrolet Corvette Vette Engine - Overhauling A Friend's '59 Vette Part 2
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All dressed up with original-type cast iron intake and exhaust manifolds, period-correct WCFB carburetor, and original-looking air cleaner, valve covers, and ignition shielding, the ex-dragster engine hid the secrets of compression and cam lift that were totally unsuitable for regular street use, even though it looked quite docile. Hard starting, poor (or no) idle quality, and unhappy performance under about 4,000 rpm made this engine, and therefore car, unpleasant to drive and, as a result, it saw little use for several decades, racking up less than 1,500 miles in 30 years! View Related Article
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