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need help deciding on my 68!! (1/5)
 5/24/15 4:36pm
Loghead68
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mattoon, IL - USA

Vette(s):
1968 coupe 327/350 4spd Silverstone silver with a/c


Joined: 9/20/2014
Posts: 14

Hey everyone, I have a l79 in my 68 coupe and it desperately needs a rebuild or something. It just seems like its one thing after another with something messing up on it. I bought it from my father who did not give it any attention for 20+ years, so im in the deciding phase trying to figure out if I should rebuild, or do a complete swap. I have done neither and funds are limited but are there. Input would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: need help deciding on my 68!! (2/5)
 5/24/15 7:12pm
Sarge81Lifetime Member
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.


Joined: 12/3/2001
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Are you looking to keep it original, original looking, same power, more power? 
What is your budget?

These are just a couple questions you have to answer to steer your project into the direction right for you. 


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Re: need help deciding on my 68!! (3/5)
 5/24/15 9:18pm
Loghead68
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mattoon, IL - USA

Vette(s):
1968 coupe 327/350 4spd Silverstone silver with a/c


Joined: 9/20/2014
Posts: 14

I'm not concerned about keeping it original and I'm looking for maybe a little more power but at least the same. My budget is around 4000. But would love to keep it lower.

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Re: need help deciding on my 68!! (4/5)
 5/24/15 10:36pm
Sarge81Lifetime Member
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.


Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 2379

Well if you do the removal and reinstall end of things you'll save your self a lot of loot. It's not really a daunting task as it may seem. With some tools a manual and asking questions here, it's doable.

I would look around for a local reputable shop that does strictly engine rebuilds. Tell 'em that your looking same or better power out of your engine and have them give you a price quote. Should be a lot cheaper than $4k. 

Or you can shop around and price out a crate engine. Places like Summit Racing, Scoggin Dickey, Pace Performance, Jeg's even your local Chevy dealer sell crate engines. 


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GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.
3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975




Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.


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Re: need help deciding on my 68!! (5/5)
 5/25/15 5:02pm
rlu1968
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Gordonvillle, TX - USA

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1968 Roadster 427


Joined: 11/28/2003
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In my part of North Texas you could get the 327 rebuilt with a slightly larger comp cam for about $3,500, and to install runs around 1,700.
I went from a 327 non original engine on my 68 and upgraded to a 427 which was the original engine. Engine plus intake,  Carb, new clutch  and some brackets cost me around $6,800. Plus 1,700 to install. 
You might be able to swing the whole thing for $5,000 or so if you do some of the stuff yourself, or know the right mechanic.


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