Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

[David V.]

Evidently this guy know something we don't: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...item2558749e30

[Willard M.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

I think that he is mistaken. That clearly is from a 1957 Corvette with the optional 409, a very rare part.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

it is not even from any chevy engine because the water pump inlet is on the wrong side.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

it is not even from any chevy engine because the water pump inlet is on the wrong side.

it is from a pontiac engine

[David V.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

I think that he is mistaken. That clearly is from a 1957 Corvette with the optional 409, a very rare part.

Now that thars FUNNY I don't care who you are! Nice one Willard.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

I think that he is mistaken. That clearly is from a 1957 Corvette with the optional 409, a very rare part.

a friend back in the 60s had a 57 corvette that he installed a 425 HP 409 and boy was it quick in a straight line !!!

[Joe L.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

it is from a pontiac engine

clem-----


That's exactly what it's from, but I don't know which engine. Most likely the 326-389-400-421-455 series, though. Looks like someone painted it Chevrolet orange at some point in its history.

[David V.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

it is from a pontiac engine

I just sent the seller an email lettin him know he's all wrong. Thanks guys.

[Steven B.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

a friend back in the 60s had a 57 corvette that he installed a 425 HP 409 and boy was it quick in a straight line !!!

'Knew a couple of guys who did similiar things back in the 60's. One had a school bus yellow '57 with a 301, straight axle and Hilborns. Pulled the wheels off with no problem. Another bought a new '63 coupe, pulled the 327 and installed a 425 HP 409. He repainted it orange. A third bought a new '64 two top, put in a punched 327 with Hilborns and a Torque Flite. Those were the days my friend, as the song goes--- 'Kept mine stock because I didn't have any money. Good thing now.

[David V.]

Re: Mystery 57 Vette Engine!

'Knew a couple of guys who did similiar things back in the 60's. One had a school bus yellow '57 with a 301, straight axle and Hilborns. Pulled the wheels off with no problem. Another bought a new '63 coupe, pulled the 327 and installed a 425 HP 409. He repainted it orange. A third bought a new '64 two top, put in a punched 327 with Hilborns and a Torque Flite. Those were the days my friend, as the song goes--- 'Kept mine stock because I didn't have any money. Good thing now.

Hey Steve or anybody got any nostalgia pics of 57 vettes doing wheelies? You are right my friend "Ah the good ole days."