Re: 1968 L-71 or L-88 ?
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The original question was, at least in part, what would add the most value to the car. The thing that would add the most value to the car is returning it to its original configuration. Period. The current configuration amounts to a MODIFICATION. The fact that the modification was done many years ago, the circumstances surrounding that modification, and the fact that a few L-88 parts were used means nothing. Many C3 Corvettes were modified with L-88 hoods and many were likely fitted with an L-88 manifold and carburetor. That does not make any of those cars an L-88. In this case, what it is is an L-71 with a few L-88 components added as a modification. Most folks willing to pay big $$$$ for an original 1968 L-71 would sneer at the hood and carb modifications.
By the way, if this modification was done in 1970 or later, the Chevrolet dealership blew it. They could have fitted the engine with the GM #3963569 manifold used on 1970 LS-6 and L-78 Chevelles as well as 1971 Corvette LS-6 and used the LS-6 or L-78 carburetor. This would have provided all of the benefits of what they did do + a better running street engine. Most importantly, it would not have required a hood change.
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The original question was, at least in part, what would add the most value to the car. The thing that would add the most value to the car is returning it to its original configuration. Period. The current configuration amounts to a MODIFICATION. The fact that the modification was done many years ago, the circumstances surrounding that modification, and the fact that a few L-88 parts were used means nothing. Many C3 Corvettes were modified with L-88 hoods and many were likely fitted with an L-88 manifold and carburetor. That does not make any of those cars an L-88. In this case, what it is is an L-71 with a few L-88 components added as a modification. Most folks willing to pay big $$$$ for an original 1968 L-71 would sneer at the hood and carb modifications.
By the way, if this modification was done in 1970 or later, the Chevrolet dealership blew it. They could have fitted the engine with the GM #3963569 manifold used on 1970 LS-6 and L-78 Chevelles as well as 1971 Corvette LS-6 and used the LS-6 or L-78 carburetor. This would have provided all of the benefits of what they did do + a better running street engine. Most importantly, it would not have required a hood change.
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