very cool 1973 corvette test
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very cool 1973 corvette test
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learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
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Interesting that the author said that getting rid of the wiper door was a good thing. Also noted how even then, as it was happening, people were aware of the givernment killing all muscle cars.
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This article is one of sources for the infamous statement:
"There is, however, one mode of operation in which the new Corvette is distinctly louder than many of its predecessors. That is full-throttle acceleration. The reason is the standard equipment ducted hood. When the driver floors the accelerator, a solenoid opens a valve in the hood scoop at the base of the windshield to let cool outside air in ... and induction noise out. Because of the Corvette's small underhood area — which tends to increase temperatures — the need for such a cold air bath has long been present. In fact, a few years ago a ducted hood was a standard part of the ultra high performance L-88 package — but that was never considered streetable. Now, with underhood temperatures rising with every increasing stage of emission control and with engine power dropping off in like increments, cold air to the carburetor is one of the most effective methods of salvaging lost power. And the new hood is highly effective. Duntov reports that compared to a non-ducted hood, it cuts 0-60 mph times by a full second in the standard engine Corvette."
Must have had his fingers crossed behind his back. 
"There is, however, one mode of operation in which the new Corvette is distinctly louder than many of its predecessors. That is full-throttle acceleration. The reason is the standard equipment ducted hood. When the driver floors the accelerator, a solenoid opens a valve in the hood scoop at the base of the windshield to let cool outside air in ... and induction noise out. Because of the Corvette's small underhood area — which tends to increase temperatures — the need for such a cold air bath has long been present. In fact, a few years ago a ducted hood was a standard part of the ultra high performance L-88 package — but that was never considered streetable. Now, with underhood temperatures rising with every increasing stage of emission control and with engine power dropping off in like increments, cold air to the carburetor is one of the most effective methods of salvaging lost power. And the new hood is highly effective. Duntov reports that compared to a non-ducted hood, it cuts 0-60 mph times by a full second in the standard engine Corvette."
Must have had his fingers crossed behind his back.
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learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
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learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
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This article is one of sources for the infamous statement:
"There is, however, one mode of operation in which the new Corvette is distinctly louder than many of its predecessors. That is full-throttle acceleration. The reason is the standard equipment ducted hood. When the driver floors the accelerator, a solenoid opens a valve in the hood scoop at the base of the windshield to let cool outside air in ... and induction noise out. Because of the Corvette's small underhood area — which tends to increase temperatures — the need for such a cold air bath has long been present. In fact, a few years ago a ducted hood was a standard part of the ultra high performance L-88 package — but that was never considered streetable. Now, with underhood temperatures rising with every increasing stage of emission control and with engine power dropping off in like increments, cold air to the carburetor is one of the most effective methods of salvaging lost power. And the new hood is highly effective. Duntov reports that compared to a non-ducted hood, it cuts 0-60 mph times by a full second in the standard engine Corvette."
Must have had his fingers crossed behind his back.
"There is, however, one mode of operation in which the new Corvette is distinctly louder than many of its predecessors. That is full-throttle acceleration. The reason is the standard equipment ducted hood. When the driver floors the accelerator, a solenoid opens a valve in the hood scoop at the base of the windshield to let cool outside air in ... and induction noise out. Because of the Corvette's small underhood area — which tends to increase temperatures — the need for such a cold air bath has long been present. In fact, a few years ago a ducted hood was a standard part of the ultra high performance L-88 package — but that was never considered streetable. Now, with underhood temperatures rising with every increasing stage of emission control and with engine power dropping off in like increments, cold air to the carburetor is one of the most effective methods of salvaging lost power. And the new hood is highly effective. Duntov reports that compared to a non-ducted hood, it cuts 0-60 mph times by a full second in the standard engine Corvette."
Must have had his fingers crossed behind his back. but yapping your mouth
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learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
learned alot from this article about the 73, my favorite C3, they still mention that the aluminum wheels will be available for the 73 year.........
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