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?

4 Answers

189,395

chevy orange engine enamel, 500 degrees or more

4 people found this helpful.
10

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

1 people found this helpful.

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

1 people found this helpful.

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

Your Answer:

Corvette

Looking for a Used Corvette in your area?

CarGurus has 1,000 nationwide Corvette listings starting at $11,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    5,260
  • #2
    Vincent Parker
    Reputation
    4,750
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,420
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
26 Great Deals out of 343 listings starting at $10,500
Used Ford Mustang
51 Great Deals out of 1,253 listings starting at $4,995
Used Dodge Challenger
23 Great Deals out of 474 listings starting at $5,999
Used Dodge Charger
41 Great Deals out of 602 listings starting at $4,888
Used Porsche 911
13 Great Deals out of 330 listings starting at $20,988
Used Ford F-150
296 Great Deals out of 15,534 listings starting at $1,712
Used Toyota Supra
3 Great Deals out of 68 listings starting at $49,988

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.