Coupe with removable roof panels · 454 cu in big-block V8

1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 Coupe with removable roof panels — 4-speed manual

The 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 paired the 454 cu in big-block V8 with the 4-speed manual in coupe with removable roof panels form.

Exact 1974 Corvette reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: Corvette Stingray 454
Body style: Coupe with removable roof panels
Engine: 454 cu in big-block V8
Transmission: 4-speed manual

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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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
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 6,000 mi / 4 months · Whichever occurs first.
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Rear-axle lubricant — service
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 12,000 mi
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Wheel bearings, manual steering gear, and clutch cross-shaft — service
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Wheel bearings
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 24,000 mi
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Manual steering gear and clutch cross-shaft
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 36,000 mi
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Tires, wheels, exhaust, suspension, steering, brakes, power steering, and drive belts — inspect
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 6,000 mi / 4 months · Whichever occurs first.
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Air-cleaner system — service
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Thermostatically controlled air cleaner — inspect
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · After the initial 6,000-mile/4-month service; whichever occurs first.
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Air-cleaner element — replace
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 24,000 mi
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Spark plugs and ignition-coil wires — service
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
Vehicles using leaded fuel — spark plugs
Applies to: 1974 · United States · Vehicles using leaded fuel.
Published interval: 6,000 mi
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
All vehicles — plugs and ignition-coil wires
Applies to: 1974 · United States
Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · After the initial 24,000-mile/24-month service; whichever occurs first.
Source: Chevrolet — 1974 Passenger Car Service Manual complete maintenance schedule · General Information and Lubrication, Complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule, page 0-16 · checked 2026-08-05
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.
Applies to: 1974 · United States · Baldwin's exact 1974 Corvette application rows assign B27 to every cataloged engine family; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.
Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 769, Chevrolet 1974 Corvette 350- and 454-cu-in V8 rows — Lube — B27 · checked 2026-08-31
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 2026-08-31
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