1974 CHEVROLET
CHEVELLE
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Chevelle Malibu, Series C, 6 & 8Cylinder
Chevelle Malibu Classic, Series D, 6 & 8Cylinder
Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate Wagon, Series G, 8 Cylinder
Chevelle Laguna, Series E
Chevelle Laguna Type S-3, Series E, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase:
2 Door: 112 Inches - All Series
4 Door: 116 Inches - All Series
Wagon: 116 Inches
Overall Length:
Wagon: 216 Inches
4 Door: 211 Inches
2 Door: 207 Inches
Tire Size:
6 Cylinder & 350 8 Cylinder with 2 barrel Carburetor: E78 x 14"
Other 8 Cylinder: G78 x 14"
Colonnade Coupe: GR70 x 15"
1974 Chevelle Engines:
6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 100 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 160 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 180 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 235 HP
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
Chevelle Models:
CHEVELLE MALIBU, SERIES C, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #1C29, 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,049; Shipping Weight: 3,638 Lbs.
Production Total: 11,399
Model #1C37, 2 Door Colonnade Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,054; Shipping Weight: 3,573 Lbs.
Production Total: 15,790
CHEVELLE MALIBU, SERIES C, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1C29, 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,340; Shipping Weight: 3,788 Lbs.
Production Total: 26,841
Model #1C37, 2 Door Colonnade Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,345; Shipping Weight: 3,723 Lbs.
Production Total: 37,583
Model #1C35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,701; Shipping Weight: 4,191 Lbs.
Production Total: 12,408
Model #1C35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,834; Shipping Weight: 4,223 Lbs.
Production Total: 2,583
CHEVELLE MALIBU CLASSIC, SERIES D, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #1D29; 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,304; Shipping Weight: 3,695 Lbs.
Production Total: 4,457
Model #1D37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,307; Shipping Weight: 3,609 Lbs.
Production Total: 4,132
Model #1D37; 2 Door Landau Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,518; Shipping Weight: Not Available.
Production Total: 351
CHEVELLE MALIBU CLASSIC, SERIES D, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1D29; 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,595; Shipping Weight: 3,695 Lbs.
Production Total: 51,468
Model #1D37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,598; Shipping Weight: 3,759 Lbs.
Production Total: 116,962
Model #1D37; 2 Door Landau Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,800; Shipping Weight: Not Available.
Production Total: 27,490
Model #1D35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,251; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Lbs.
Production Total: 4,909
Model #1D35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,118 Shipping Weight: 4,283 Lbs.
Production Total: 13,986
CHEVELLE MALIBU ESTATE WAGON, SERIES G, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1G35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,424; Shipping Weight: 4,338 Lbs.
Production Total: 4,742
Model #1G35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,291; Shipping Weight: 4,306 Lbs.
Production Total: 5,480
CHEVELLE LAGUNA, SERIES E, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1E37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,723; Shipping Weight: 3,951 Lbs.
Production Total: 5,930
CHEVELLE LAGUNA TYPE S-3, SERIES E, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1E37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,504; Shipping Weight: N/A
Production Total: 15,792
1974 CHEVROLET
CHEVELLE
Tune Up Specifications - Chevelle - All Series:
6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 850 RPM
6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P., Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 160 H.P., Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 160 H.P., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 185 H.P., Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 185 H.P., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In., 185 H.P., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Capacities-All Series :
With 6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 14 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 14 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 3-3/4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P.:
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 3-3/4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 160 H.P.:
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 3-3/4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission:
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 3-3/4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 24 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 24 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 3-3/4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
Valve Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Engine Tightening:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Distributor Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Carburetor Settings:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Rear Axle Specifications-All Series Chevelle:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 15-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 5-10 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .010"
Used Bearings: .010"
Brake Specifications, Chevelle:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2 inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brake: 2-15/16"
Rear Drum: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevelle, Manual Steering:
Caster: -1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/8 inches;
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevelle, Power Steering:
Caster: 0 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/8 inches;
Popular Options:
Power Front Drum Brakes, Power Front Disc Front Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Rear Defogger, Push Button AM Radio, Push Button AM-FM Radio, Rear Antenna (except Station Wagons), AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Electric Clock, Power Tailgate Window for Station Wagons, Four Way Power Seat, Power Convertible Top, Power Windows, Sport Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel, Rear Defroster, Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, SS Package, Vinyl Top, Two-Tone Paint, Positraction Axle, Various Engine & Transmission Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
11 Antique White
13 Cosworth Silver
19 Texedo Black
24 Light Blue
25 Medium Blue
26 Dark Blue
29 Midnight Blue
36 Aqua Blue
40 Lime Yellow
44 Medium Green
46 Bright Green
47 Medium Green
49 Midnight Dark Green
50 Cream Beige
51 Bright Yellow
53 Light Gold
55 Sandstone
59 Golden Brown
64 Silver
66 Bronze
67 Bright Orange
69 Dark Taupe
74 Medium Red
75 Medium Red
81 Beige
86 Bright Orange
Promotional Model Cars Available:
None
1974 Chevelle Historical Data:
1974 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 22, 1973.
Model Year Production: 362,492 Chevelles.
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