283Ttruck engine vs. 283 Corvette engine

[Jimmy J.]

Was the interior make up of the 1959 283 truck engine (cam, pistons, ect.) the same as the 283 corvette engine? Thanks, Jimmy

[William C.]

Re: 283Ttruck engine vs. 283 Corvette engine

In terms of the shortblock, it appears the same parts were used.

[Joe L.]

Re: 283Ttruck engine vs. 283 Corvette engine

Jimmy-----

It depends what you mean by "truck". If you're talking about a light truck application (series 10-30) then the engines were pretty much the same as car.

However, MD and HD truck applications usually used a "roller" type chain and used hardened exhaust valve seat inserts in the heads.

[Dick W.]

Re: 283Ttruck engine vs. 283 Corvette engine

If the Corvette is a base engine car I think most parts would be the same. If it was a high performance engine the pistons and camshaft would be different.