1965 HP??

[Mike #27545]

I'm looking at a 65 coupe as a possible purchase. The original motor is long gone and it is definitely a small block car. Is there anyway to tell what small block motor came in the car without documentation? It still retains all of the original gauges, tach, etc and is pretty original with the exception of the motor.

Thanks,
Mike

[lyndon sharpton]

Re: 1965 HP??

not sure on those years but I think you can get in the ball park by what tach is in the car.

[Duke W.]

Re: 1965 HP??

What is the range of the tach yellow zone, and where does the redline START?

Duke

[Mike #27545]

Re: 1965 HP??

I'm not at the car but from the photos it looks like it starts at 6200 RPM and goes to 7000.

Mike

[Mike #27545]

Re: 1965 HP??

The car also has side exhaust but I don't know if they are factory. Here is a photo of the back filler panel. It looks like it has been patched? Yes? or does this look like a correct filler panel for side exhaust.

Thanks again,
Mike

[Duke W.]

Re: 1965 HP??

So you're saying that the redzone is 6200 to 7000? That doesn't jibe with any OE engine.

What about the yellow zone? What's the range? You need to distinguish between the yellow and red zones.

Fading can make the colors difficult to distiguish. Take another careful look.

Scan an post the photo if you can.

Duke

[Mike #27545]

Re: 1965 HP??

This is all I have for now. I'll try to get more info. I know its not a close up but what can you make of this? If anything.

Mike

[lyndon sharpton]

Re: 1965 HP??

I would say that is a tach for a big block are a 375hp FI?

[lyndon sharpton]

Re: 1965 HP??

that must be a 6500 redline?

[Michael H.]

Re: 1965 HP??

Yup, could also be a tach for a 365 HP 327.

[Mike #27545]

Re: 1965 HP??

Owner said the yellow starts at 6200 and goes to 6500, Red from 6500 to 7000.

Mike

[Jack W.]

Re: 1965 HP??

here is a redline synopsis for the C2s (SB and BB) that I have gathered:

63-66 327 - 250/300 - 5300

63-65 327 - 340/360/365/375 -6500

65-67 327 - 350 - 6000 (early L79s may have 5300)

65 396 - 425 - 6500

66 427 - 390 - 5500

67 427 - 390/400 - 6000

427 - 425/435 - 6500

and then you've got your oil pressure guage, etc. If you are really on the hunt for "tells" that aren't normally changed, get a look at the two-letter code on the back of the cluster (you should be able to spot it with your head up in there and a flashlight, perhaps use a mirror) - I once tried to assmeble a complete listing of the two letter codes found on C2 clusters and what they implied, but never completed my little project.

[Joe C.]

Re: 1965 HP??

Is it a 60 or 80 PSI oil pressure gauge?

As far as the sidepipes, the picture doesn't show any telltale areas. The rear valence does look like it has the exhaust holes filled in.......but tht's waaaaaaaayyy too easy. There's a lot more to it than that. What is the serial number of the car? Is it a St. Louis or Smith body?

Joe

[Donald T.]

Re: 1965 HP??

The tach indicates it is either a 365 HP or a 375 HP (fuelie). Assuming the tach is original, which it looks like it may very well be. Given the rarity of the FI, it is highly likely a 365 HP car. The easiest clue would be to see if it has the crossed flag emblem on the fender. If it has the FI badge and no flags, then you would need to do more detective work under the hood. Good luck!

Don

[Philip C.]

Is he selling the Jaguar also

These type cars have been around and been in all the wrong places. I would try to get a couple of members if possible from your chapter to go on a hunt over this car, looks like an early car, no F-40, no pipes. Is he selling the Jaguar? it looks like a XK 120 or 150. Good Luck Phil 8063