77 corvette bolt-ons
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77 corvette bolt-ons
I've got a 77 that I've had since Feb 78, that only has 66k mileage,..[ Dr's
wife got pregnant and I got the car}.... For the most part it has been
garaged, maintained well but just not driven. Got it out 18 months ago and
promptly got a speeding ticket. This past June I pulled it outta the garage
and it was leaking from every seal in the motor - transmission and rear end.
I've started the repairs and thought since I'm into it I might as well add a
little git up an go to it. I'm not really looking to tear down the motor
just suggestion for boosting HP by adding bolt ons.I've been outta the car
scene for about 40 years so I don't know what's out there.I think the first
thing I'm going to do is change the exhaust system up to a 3 inch pipe and
do away with the converters and stock type mufflers-. Maybe a new intake but
would like to keep it fairly stock looking . I'm open to suggestions and
tips
Thanks in advance Ken
wife got pregnant and I got the car}.... For the most part it has been
garaged, maintained well but just not driven. Got it out 18 months ago and
promptly got a speeding ticket. This past June I pulled it outta the garage
and it was leaking from every seal in the motor - transmission and rear end.
I've started the repairs and thought since I'm into it I might as well add a
little git up an go to it. I'm not really looking to tear down the motor
just suggestion for boosting HP by adding bolt ons.I've been outta the car
scene for about 40 years so I don't know what's out there.I think the first
thing I'm going to do is change the exhaust system up to a 3 inch pipe and
do away with the converters and stock type mufflers-. Maybe a new intake but
would like to keep it fairly stock looking . I'm open to suggestions and
tips
Thanks in advance Ken
Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
I've done a lot of things to my 76, some noticable increases...the thing that was "in your face noticable" was the headers, "goodbye cat" and DynoMax muffs...the car actually shocked me....that would be my suggestion....
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
You're on the right track. Improve induction breathing and install a free flow exhaust.
But - if it's leaking profusely from the engine and trans, as it should be if it has been garaged without driving, I would pull them and reseal them.
You could also paint the engine while it's out; something much easier when the engine is on a stand. And, while it is out of the car you could install the new intake and do whatever else you wish.
And when you started driving it again it would not leak.
But - if it's leaking profusely from the engine and trans, as it should be if it has been garaged without driving, I would pull them and reseal them.
You could also paint the engine while it's out; something much easier when the engine is on a stand. And, while it is out of the car you could install the new intake and do whatever else you wish.
And when you started driving it again it would not leak.
