I know you're awesome with engines 
Curtis74's new Vortec Engine
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,802
Likes: 241
From: Niles, MI
I'm just waiting to see the dyno sheet so I can decide if I'll have DB build a clone for me. I'm sure there are many others that are ready and waiting to send some cash to DB and get him started on their engines pending the outcome of this build.
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
This '74 had stock power brakes. We're actually getting ready to replace the vacuum booster with a hydraulic power brake booster that uses the power steering system for the assist instead of engine vacuum. I have it on my '77 and LOVE it compared to the stock vacuum brakes.
I think if someone was looking to upgrade to power brakes it would be better to go to the hydraulic brakes instead. It's easier, and will cost about the same...with better performance gains.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23,831
Likes: 10
From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 943
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Just a quick note here from the owner of this new motor. I took it out yesterday for my first real drive. With all the rain and work I've been doing I haven't had much time for driving it. I had a two hand grip on this monster!
Good lord this thing is a beast........It launches like a missile taking off and the power is so responsive it's unbelievable. Sure is a far cry from that worn out L82. Three words sum up this experience, "Need New Underwear"……………..
Thanks again DB...........
Good lord this thing is a beast........It launches like a missile taking off and the power is so responsive it's unbelievable. Sure is a far cry from that worn out L82. Three words sum up this experience, "Need New Underwear"……………..Thanks again DB...........
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
From: Detroit MI
Congrats!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 943
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Thanks everyone!
I doubt I'll being doing many post this summer. I found something that is going to be hard to get out of. I might have to take out a small loan this summer to pay for my gas expenses. Oh well, it'll be worth it..........
I doubt I'll being doing many post this summer. I found something that is going to be hard to get out of. I might have to take out a small loan this summer to pay for my gas expenses. Oh well, it'll be worth it..........
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 19,445
Likes: 353
From: Athens GA
St. Jude Donor '12-'13, '15- '16-'17-'18-'19, '21
Now maybe the popcorn munchers can go harass someone else
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
Did you get much driving in today Curt? The weather here in St. Louis was hot today but luckily no rain.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 19,445
Likes: 353
From: Athens GA
St. Jude Donor '12-'13, '15- '16-'17-'18-'19, '21
