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1965 Chevy Biscayne - 427, L88 From '68 Corvette - 500+ Hp on 2040-cars

US $21,500.00
Year:1965 Mileage:8600
Location:

Little Silver, New Jersey, United States

Little Silver, New Jersey, United States
Engine:Big Block 427
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1965
Make: Chevrolet
Drive Type: Muncie 4 Speed, 308 Rear
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Mileage: 8,600
Trim: All good
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This car was built in Florida in 1993 by an mechanical engineer. It was the Cover Car of  The Month in YesterYears Chevy Magazine in July 1995 (have a copy). The story goes like this:


Bought from a colleagues sister who had not used the 6 cyl auto in seven years. Body was sanded, repairs made, and painted the original Erskine White color. New gray velour and vinyl interior was installed. The engine panels were redone, front disc brakes added, and new 456 rear installed. The guy had a real 427 
L 88 from a 1968 Corvette in his garage that he had completely rebuilt, balanced and blue printed two years earlier. Engine and Muncie 21 were installed and this creature was woken up. Later on the carb was changed to a 750.

Only 216 L 88's were produced for Corvettes in 1967 - 1969. It was a full race motor with aluminum heads and manifold, high lift - long duration racing spec cam, forged premium alloy steel crankshaft, 850 carb. It was listed as 430 hp - but at approx. 1,000 rpm lower. It has been rated more like 550 hp +. Chevy purposefully low balled the hp. Compression was 12.5:1. It was built as a full race motor. Cars came radio, fan shroud, heater. They only wanted this in the hands or guys who were able to race it. The compression out of the cylinders is at 200 lb all around - testimony to the 12.5 comp.

The casting number is 3935439, but the assembly plant and partial VIN are no longer there - it was apparently shaved off when the motor was rebuilt

The same years Chevy offed another 427 with 435 ho. That was the tri power, non aluminum, non cam motor. Compression was 11.0:1 Thats what most are and the way GM wanted it to be. The 435 was at full rpm.

In 1997 it was sold to another guy in Florida. A few years later it became a resident of New Jersey. The car was covered and sitting in a garage for at least three years when I bought it.

I bought it and have done some significant work to it within the past year. So here is the update:
  • New Hooker Headers
  • New 308 gears and carrier
  • New front shocks and springs
  • New battery
  • Newly studded block
  • New radio
  • Complete set of new gaskets - removed motor due to pan leak and just did everything - head, water pump, intake.
The whole rear end of the car was just recently painted. When I bought the car it had a 1' x 4" parking lot idiot dent on the lower part of the right quarter panel. The paint matched up very well with the 20 year old paint - which is in nice condition (little patina going on). Repainting the rest of the car would be very reasonable.

I drive this car as often as I can and as it should be driven. However I do not beat on it. Not laying tracks, power shifting, etc. Keep RPM under 3,700. I have the original glove box door and will replace.

The only thing I can think of that it really needs are hood springs. Hood sits up in the back - can push down. I just haven't gotten to it.

Some people are going to think the L-88 is a clone. I've seen the intake ports, had to get correct gasket for the intake - gasket set had only the standard. Other knowledgeable people have checked it out and they say yup. 

However, it really didn't matter to me when I bought it. I wasn't looking to use the motor to rebuild a Vette or to race it. Would have kept the 456's if I want to tear into it. Whatever. It is just a brute. Favorite muscle I have ever owned.

If you have any questions you can reach me at (732) 284-6599 (on est - so please not too late). Probably a good idea to call before placing a bid anyway.

The car is available locally and I reserve the right to take it off if sold that way.

Thanks for looking.


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