Engine profile

1973 Chevrolet Corvette V8 range

Chevrolet small-block and Mark IV big-block V8 · 350 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division

Engine Choices summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine Summary

1973 Corvette L48 350/1901973 Corvette L82 350/2501973 Corvette LS4 454/275

Identification reference

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

Value: 3970010 for 350 applications; 3999289 for 454 applications
Application: Casting number is one part of an identity check and does not prove original installation
Type: block / casting number
Car pages: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Value: CKZ/CLA/CLB/CLC L48; CLD/CLH/CLR/CLS L82; CWM/CWR/CWS/CWT LS4
Application: Transmission and emissions equipment alter the suffix; castings, dates, partial VIN, induction, ignition, and records must agree
Type: engine assembly / stamp
Location: Front block pad and casting locations
Car pages: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Value: 190 SAE net hp; 270 lb-ft; 8.5:1; Rochester Quadrajet; J VIN engine letter
Application: Standard engine; 20,342 installations implied after subtracting L82 and LS4 orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Value: 250 SAE net hp; 285 lb-ft; 9.0:1; Rochester Quadrajet; T VIN engine letter
Application: Optional high-performance small-block; 5,710 orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Value: 275 SAE net hp; 395 lb-ft; 8.25:1; Rochester Quadrajet; Z VIN engine letter
Application: Optional big-block; 4,412 orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

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