Stock Or Speed?
Drifting
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From: Valencia (near LA) CA
If you bought it for looks, then keeping it stock is much easier and it will be a much better investment. But just beware that almost any new car will be faster.
I think I would do something in between. Maybe keep the engine looking stock on the outside, but inside it could be a 383, with a bigger cam.
~Jay
I think I would do something in between. Maybe keep the engine looking stock on the outside, but inside it could be a 383, with a bigger cam.
~Jay
Safety Car
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From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1197013You got half a dozen responses, all saying "go speed."
Isn't that the answer you wanted?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by page62
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1197013You got half a dozen responses, all saying "go speed."
Isn't that the answer you wanted?
Ok Make it slower, Oh sorry it is already slow 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
Is it a stock L-48 or L-82, I kept my 1979 350/ L-82 and had a complete re-build done. I guess the only thing stock about it is now the block. It now dyno's at 375hp, it may have been cheaper for me to drop in a Stroker motor, but I'm very happy with the out come as I ended up with speed/HP and stock (sort of - numbers match) Good luck on whatever choice you make. Just enjoy your ride 
Race Director
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Originally Posted by page62
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1197013You got half a dozen responses, all saying "go speed."
Isn't that the answer you wanted?
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Safety Car
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From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
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Originally Posted by samson80
Sorry I thought I posted that thread but I COULDN'T find it, so I created another one. 
Thanks for the advise now I just have to decide on how fast I want to go!!
Thanks for the advise now I just have to decide on how fast I want to go!! 
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: New Berlin WI
Originally Posted by page62
As fast as your wallet allows!
after the engine is done, then want to do the suspension, then the radiator, then the interior, oh (fill in the blank) _________I'll paint the car
as page62 said as fast as your wallet allows, once you complete one area, then will be another that needs attention
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Allemands LA
Just remember "FAST" is really never fast enough omce you get used to the speed. If you really are concerned with the numbers matching part of it, build another engine and store the original one for a later day. The biggest thing to me is being able to drive the thing and enjoy it. If you want an investment call Merryl Lynch or however you spell it, if you want to have fun build the car how you want it.
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