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Close-up of 1964 Corvette L84 engine
Josh Boyd·
Engines

1964 L84 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

In under a decade, GM’s small-block received a substantial boost in displacement while also becoming the standard-bearer for several new internal developments in engine technology. These developments ultimately produced a new crop of small-block powerplants based on Chevrolet’s new 327 cubic-inch engine platform. Of the four 327 cubic-inch small blocks available in 1964, none topped the output of the fuel-injected L84 V8.
1963 5.4L 327CI Engine in open hood of C2 Corvette
Josh Boyd·
Engines

1963 5.4L (327CI) V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

The 327CI small-block V8 was available to consumers in several distinct configurations, all of which produced varying degrees of output. Available in both carbureted and fuel injected forms, the 327CI small-block proved capable of producing anywhere from 250-360 horsepower, depending upon one’s choice of engine code.
1966 corvette
Scott Kolecki·
Buyers Guide

The C2 Corvette Buyer’s Guide

Despite its popularity, the second-gen Corvette holds the record for the fewest number of production years of any generation Corvette. The most valuable examples of the C2 Corvette live sort of like "bookends" at the start and finish of second-gen production.