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  • Al E.
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    • September 5, 2011
    • 313

    1954 Blue Flame 155HP?

    Where there 2 engines for 1954? Some publications state 150HP and 155HP?
    How would I know the difference?
  • Loren L.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • April 30, 1976
    • 4104

    #2
    Re: 1954 Blue Flame 155HP?

    Use of the camshaft from the new 261 cu in truck engine in the 235 generated 5 more HP.

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    • Al E.
      Expired
      • September 5, 2011
      • 313

      #3
      Re: 1954 Blue Flame 155HP?

      I see.... is that worth it? Really not sure if it will make a difference i would feel. But. If I open the block i would do it for the thrill of doing it.
      Thanks for the knowledge.

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      • Chris S.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • January 1, 2000
        • 1067

        #4
        Re: 1954 Blue Flame 155HP?

        mid 54 they made a cam change - like stated above
        I think the "hotter" cam (LOL) has three dots cast into it towards one end
        i have a bunch of cams - I would need to look at them
        Loren is correct
        5 hp is a big difference on 150 hp
        Back then - that was BIG technology....
        1954 Corvette #3803 - Top Flight 2012, Bloomington Gold 2012,
        Triple Diamond Award 2012, Gold Concourse Award 2012, Regional and National Top Flight 2014
        1954 Corvette #3666 - "The Blue Devil" - Pennant Blue - restoration started
        1957 Corvette - FI 3 sp - Black and Silver

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        • Al E.
          Expired
          • September 5, 2011
          • 313

          #5
          Re: 1954 Blue Flame 155HP?

          Well..#4403 car. So I would assume based on your expertise I have the ZR-1 of 1954..
          Thanks for your help. 54 is a new beast to me.

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