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The Chevrolet Corvette is often known as "America's Sports Car" due to the fact that it is the first all-American sports car built by the American manufacturing company General Motors. The Corvette has maintained its reputation as a very powerful yet affordable car for more than 50 years now. The car first came out in 1953 and was manufactured in a GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. What sets the Corvette apart from its European counterparts is its emphasis on simplicity. Most competing brands depend on smaller displacement and a complex engine. The Corvette on the contrary, uses a larger displacement and a simpler overhead valve that often resulted in a lighter, cheaper and physically smaller engine. This same philosophy is also reflected in the type of suspension used by the Corvette where GM opted to use the transverse leaf springs.

The name for Chevrolet's entry-level sports car back in 1953 comes from a highly maneuverable frigate class warship of the same name. The person responsible for choosing the name of GM's sports car was Myron E. Scott, who happens to be the creator of the Soap Box Derby. The early Corvettes have fiberglass for their outer body due to the steel quotas left over from the war. The engine used back then was the "Blue Flame" inline 6-cylinder truck engine with two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and drum brakes that are similar to any Chevrolet car line of that time. Compared with its European counterparts, the Corvette was an underpowered vehicle. It was only in 1954 that a Paxton supercharger became available as a dealer-installed option. This significantly improved the performance of the Corvette but was still behind its counterparts.

The Corvette underwent major changes by 1963 and marked the start of the second generation of Corvettes that was also known by the acronym C2. There were several body designs made by Larry Shinoda, which were released from 1963 till 1968. The development of the Corvette Stingray sporting split-rear windows and fake hood vents also started in 1968. A 6.5 L big-block engine option also became available and an even larger 7L big-block engine came by 1966.The Third generation (C3) Corvette's design made by Larry Shinoda was inspired by a Mako Shark. The C3 lasted until 1982 and in each passing year, various improvements were added to the Corvette especially on its engine. In 1973, Urethane-compound bumpers replaced the chrome bumpers of the Corvette.

There are several notable variants of the C4 model of the Corvette namely the B2K Callaway Twin Turbo (1987), ZR-1 also known as King of the Hill (1990) and the Grand Sport Corvette (1996). They paved the way for the development of the C5, C5 Z06, C5-R (1997 to 2004) Corvettes. The major changes to these models are the hydrofoamed box frame; transmission was placed at the rear of the car and the LS1 small-block engine with a rated horsepower of 345 hp. The Z06 model is the successor of the ZR-1 and inherited most of its good traits. The Z06 comes with the LS6 engine and a lighter frame that makes it quicker than the ZR-1 but has a lower power output than the double-overhead cam engine of the ZR-1, which makes it slower than its predecessor.

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Chevrolet Optra Magnum

The Chevrolet Optra Magnum is a 4-door sedan manufactured by General Motors Corporation. The Optra Magnum carries over from the Chevrolet Optra and is the first diesel car launched by GM in India.

India is the third location, after Europe and Korea, where the Optra Magnum has been launched. It is available in six variants - the 2.0 MAX TCDi, 2.0 LS TCDi, 2.0 LT TCDi, 1.6 LS, 1.6 LT and 1.6 MAX.

The Optra Magnum features some new technologies such as dual mass flywheel, which helps in reducing vibration while idling, and a balanced shaft module, which guarantees refined and smooth engine operation.

The Optra Magnum comes with a warranty for two years or 40,000 kms and competes with the Skoda Octavia, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla.

The 2.0L variants of the Optra Magnum are powered by a standard 2.0-liter TCDi (Turbo Common Rail Direct Injection) diesel engine, which churns out a maximum power of 119 bhp at 3,000 rpm and 314 Nm of torque at 2,125 rpm. The engine features four cylinders, 16 valves and a Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC). And the 1.6L variants are powered by a standard 1.6-liter VGIS (Variable Geometry Intake System) petrol engine, which churns out a maximum power of 203 bhp at 5800 rpm and 148 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine features four cylinders, 16 valves and a Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC). Both the engines are linked to a standard 5-speed manual transmission. The engine delivers decent acceleration and the transmission also shifts smoothly.

The Optra Magnum rides on McPherson Struts with anti-roll bars in the front as well as the rear. It is also equipped with twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers. With this suspension system, the Optra Magnum can brave all sorts of road irregularities and offers a smooth ride.

Ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes at the rear offer forceful stopping power, with short stopping distances, to the Optra Magnum. A power steering, which offers quick and prompt responses, gives direction to the Optra Magnum.

The Optra Magnum rides high on a wave of style. With smooth flowing lines and curved corners, it looks different from other sedans available in the market today. It measures more than 14 feet in length, while its wheelbase measures 8.5 feet.

Its front fascia is adorned by a distinct honeycomb grille that sports the Chevy bow-tie, body-coloured bumpers with integrated fog lamps, almond-shaped headlamps, which shine bright even when not turned on, and a long, broad hood.

At the sides, it features body-coloured waistline moulding with chrome and flared fenders, which give a boost to its aerodynamic design. It also comes with sleek doors and chrome-plated door handles, which give it an integrated appearance.

The designers of the Optra Magnum did not ignore its rear; it looks as impressive as its front. Bright and beautiful tail-lamps further add to its style quotient.

The Optra Magnum rolls on 6J x 15 wheels and 195/60 R15 tyres. However, the MAX comes with steel wheels, while the LS and LT wear alloy wheels

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Have 68 Chevy C-10 with a 350 in it. Want to put a 307 in it. Not a Chevy guy. What am I looking at?

So I buy this truck with a 350 in it and the engine blows on the way home. The kid I bought it from didn't tighten down those really cool looking chrome valve covers and I spew'd oil all over the place. Next I get a killer deal on a 307 engine thats not quite assembled, but man its got a ton of extra parts. So how hard is this gonna be? I've replaced engines before but always been the identical one from a junkyard. I only know how to work on cars cause I'm poor. Thanks in advance.

Yeah, everyone is right. Direct bolt in. Be aware though the reason you got a killer deal is that no one wants 307's . You have a big heavy truck and you are going to want plenty of torque to pull it around. The 307 has very little performance potential. Don't get me wrong, There is nothing wrong with scoring a cheap engine to keep your ride on the road. Just don't expect too much from this engine and don't let it keep you from becoming a Chevy guy. Have fun.

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