Convertible · 454 cu in big-block V8
1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 Convertible — 4-speed manual
The 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 paired the 454 cu in big-block V8 with the 4-speed manual in convertible form.
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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Corvette Stingray 454
- Body style
- Convertible
- Engine
- 454 cu in big-block V8
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 Convertible — 4-speed manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 7
- Factory intervals
- 6
- Fitment-scoped
- 7
- Exact references
- 1
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Chassis — lubricate; fluid levels and air-conditioning system — check
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Rear-axle lubricant — service
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Wheel bearings, manual steering gear, and clutch cross-shaft — service
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Wheel bearings
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Manual steering gear and clutch cross-shaft
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Tires, wheels, exhaust, suspension, steering, brakes, power steering, and drive belts — inspect
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Air-cleaner system — service
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Thermostatically controlled air cleaner — inspect
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Air-cleaner element — replace
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Spark plugs and ignition-coil wires — service
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Vehicles using leaded fuel — spark plugs
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
All vehicles — plugs and ignition-coil wires
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked
Engine oil filter — catalog fitment
Exact reference available
Baldwin B27
This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; the service interval comes from the separately cited Chevrolet schedule.
Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 769, Chevrolet 1974 Corvette 350- and 454-cu-in V8 rows — Lube — B27 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B27
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for every documented 1974 Corvette engine family; confirm the installed engine and filter dimensions.
Catalog: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 769, Chevrolet 1974 Corvette 350- and 454-cu-in V8 rows — Lube — B27 · checked
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Other 1974 configurations
- Corvette Stingray 350 Coupe with removable roof panels — 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
- Corvette Stingray 350 Coupe with removable roof panels — 4-speed manual
- Corvette Stingray 350 Convertible — 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
- Corvette Stingray 350 Convertible — 4-speed manual
- Corvette Stingray 454 Coupe with removable roof panels — 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
- Corvette Stingray 454 Coupe with removable roof panels — 4-speed manual
- Corvette Stingray 454 Convertible — 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic