Luc Janssens Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Edited August 26, 2022 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo64 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I know it is a small block Chevy engine with something like a Turbo 350 or 400 automatic transmission. I think it is commonly referred to as an LT engine. I don't remember if a specific displacement size was listed on the box or the instructions. If you do a search on eBay you can see pics of the engine on some of the boxarts. That kit was based on the Monogram '37 Ford Street Rod Fat Fender kit that was orange on the box, but I think it used a different air cleaner. Steve A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 small block Chevy with billet accessories . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 It's a small block Chevy, it can be whatever displacement you want it to be along with the cam and even the induction system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Generic small block Chevy Like David said above, it could be any displacement SBCs came in or a "crate engine" so 302, 305, 327, 350, 383,400, but since the kit came out in the late '80s, it probably supposed to be a 350. Wouldn't be a "LT" engine as they were the fuel injected "generation II" SBC that came out until '92 in the Vette and looks a lot different then a carbureted engine. [unless the rare '70 LT-1 from '70] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 It could also be a 283 or a 307.😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Can-Con said: Generic small block Chevy Like David said above, it could be any displacement SBCs came in or a "crate engine" so 302, 305, 327, 350, 383,400, but since the kit came out in the late '80s, it probably supposed to be a 350. Wouldn't be a "LT" engine as they were the fuel injected "generation II" SBC that came out until '92 in the Vette and looks a lot different then a carbureted engine. [unless the rare '70 LT-1 from '70] There were 3 iterations of the LT1 engines: 1970's 350 small block with solid lifters in Camaro and Corvette 1990's which you referenced 2014 LS derived direct port injection, again in Corvette and Camaro The depicted version above has a single carbureted small block Chevy. Two other versions I have (some Coupes) have that as well. The GoodGuys version coupe has that and an option for 1990's LT1 using the same block. I didn't check the parts trees to see if there were options other than the instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, NOBLNG said: It could also be a 283 or a 307.😬 Or a 262 or 265 or 267. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said: There were 3 iterations of the LT1 engines: 1970's 350 small block with solid lifters in Camaro and Corvette 1990's which you referenced 2014 LS derived direct port injection, again in Corvette and Camaro The depicted version above has a single carbureted small block Chevy. Two other versions I have (some Coupes) have that as well. The GoodGuys version coupe has that and an option for 1990's LT1 using the same block. I didn't check the parts trees to see if there were options other than the instructions Actually, I did refer to the '70 LT-1,, right there at the bottom in brackets. But, like David said, it could be almost anything. Unless it has casting numbers on the back of the block. Just thought of something though, unless it has an extra space for a freeze plug on each side of the block, it probably isn't a 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Can-Con said: Actually, I did refer to the '70 LT-1,, right there at the bottom in brackets. But, like David said, it could be almost anything. Unless it has casting numbers on the back of the block. Just thought of something though, unless it has an extra space for a freeze plug on each side of the block, it probably isn't a 400. Sorry I missed that. The detail on a lot of the engines usually does not include freeze plugs. I do have the kit in the stash and can pull it out to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 This is a very well rendered engine IMHO. There were full size vehicles that used an SBC but in scale sometimes the engine can look a little small in the engine bay. Using this 1/24 engine fixes that problem. All the Monogram 37 Fords had this engine with various intake options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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