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Nov 12, 2013 | 04:49 PM

murf3835

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Modified 1975 with 454

I'm new to Corvette's and I'm looking at buying a 1975 T-top Corvette that has been modified with a 454. The whole car has been extensively reworked, including the suspension, brakes, transmission (auto), rear axle ratio is 4.11, etc. He has all the receipts and has owned the car for several years. I would probably change the rear ratio as I'm looking for more of a fun cruiser than a hotrod. What's the downside of the 454? Thanks.

Nov 12, 2013 | 04:56 PM

ddawson

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Gas mileage LOL.

Nov 12, 2013 | 05:11 PM

Alan 71

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Hi Murf,
Depending on how well all the "rework" was done.... maybe nothing!
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Nov 12, 2013 | 05:30 PM

murf3835

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I realize the gas mileage will not be Prius-like, but that's not why I'm buying it. The parts are all name brand, Edelbrock, Barnett, Vette Brakes, etc. I just want a fun car with some get-up and go.

Nov 12, 2013 | 05:55 PM

ddawson

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Well I love my BBC for it's get-up and go.

Would not change a thing and mine is a cruiser.

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:07 PM

John 65

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No downside what so ever. Put 1 in my 77 and loving it. How bout some pics. Thanks.

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:37 PM

murf3835

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I haven't bought it yet, as we are still negotiating. If the sale happens, I'll post some.
dddawson, what gears are you running in the rear end?
Thanks for every ones input this appears to be a great forum. Murf

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:50 PM

ddawson

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3.36 which works out pretty good on the freeway.

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Nov 12, 2013 | 09:47 PM

illenema

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Quote:

Originally Posted by murf3835

I realize the gas mileage will not be Prius-like, but that's not why I'm buying it. The parts are all name brand, Edelbrock, Barnett, Vette Brakes, etc. I just want a fun car with some get-up and go.

It will have a boatload of torque, I know that!

Nov 13, 2013 | 10:05 PM

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minitech

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Leave the 4.11 in for a while and see how you like it. It will be a fun cruiser and a hotrod.

Nov 14, 2013 | 09:33 PM

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iokepakai

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With 27 inch tires ,4.11 gearing your turning over 3k rpm's at 60mph.OD trans will cure that...& you'll still have quick take offs with those 4.11 gears..

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