1978 corvette engine color

Asked by Optima_625 Jan 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM about the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Question type: Car Customization

I'm rebuilding an engine for a 1978 Corvette, the engine we removed was a
bluish green color and I would like to maintain the authenticity of the car so ,
what would the color code Be?

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Paul answered 7 years ago

chevy orange engine enamel, 500 degrees or more

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Virgil answered 4 years ago

I'm pretty sure they should be blue. My 78 was orange but I can see overspray on throttle cable , kickdown cable , ect.

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Nope! The unleaded engines had the GM blue color. The internet says Plasticote Chevrolet Blue #201.

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Source. https://www.corvettecentral.com/c3-68-82/paints-tools/paints-chemicals-tools/75- 82-engine-paint-chevrolet-engine-hi-temp-blue-103028

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