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maybe this is stupid
I WILL join the Texas Mile 200+ mph Club. And I would prefer it happen in a Corvette that I drive to/from the track. Keep in mind, I'm young with no sense of urgency to kill myself. This is just a long-term goal.
Now, putting aside the general stupidity and danger of this event. How would a late-C3 do with this kind of acceleration? Would it be so much easier, safer, cheaper, and an all-around better idea to start with a C5?
Regardless, I still plan on assembling an LSx C3 to sit next to the C5. But my dad was telling me how much his '75 used to kick out into a spin.
Any help or discouragement is appreciated
Now, putting aside the general stupidity and danger of this event. How would a late-C3 do with this kind of acceleration? Would it be so much easier, safer, cheaper, and an all-around better idea to start with a C5?
Regardless, I still plan on assembling an LSx C3 to sit next to the C5. But my dad was telling me how much his '75 used to kick out into a spin.
Any help or discouragement is appreciated
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I WILL join the Texas Mile 200+ mph Club. And I would prefer it happen in a Corvette that I drive to/from the track. Keep in mind, I'm young with no sense of urgency to kill myself. This is just a long-term goal.
Now, putting aside the general stupidity and danger of this event. How would a late-C3 do with this kind of acceleration? Would it be so much easier, safer, cheaper, and an all-around better idea to start with a C5?
Regardless, I still plan on assembling an LSx C3 to sit next to the C5. But my dad was telling me how much his '75 used to kick out into a spin.
Any help or discouragement is appreciated
Now, putting aside the general stupidity and danger of this event. How would a late-C3 do with this kind of acceleration? Would it be so much easier, safer, cheaper, and an all-around better idea to start with a C5?
Regardless, I still plan on assembling an LSx C3 to sit next to the C5. But my dad was telling me how much his '75 used to kick out into a spin.
Any help or discouragement is appreciated
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It would be a lot easier with a C4, C5 or C6. Even a 3rd gen F-body would be a good candidate. You can do it with a C3 but it's going to be very, very tricky. Having a wind tunnel at your disposal will help.
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My dad would appreciate your advice haha. I'll leave the 200mph dreams for another C5 or maybe a Porsche 930.
How much would be involved with turning a C3 into an 11 sec street car? Roaming the boards looks like it wouldn't be much additional work if I'm already planning a moderate resto-mod and LSx conversion.
This traction issue has me worried though. If he spun his '75 at stockish power, what happens with 500-700whp?
How much would be involved with turning a C3 into an 11 sec street car? Roaming the boards looks like it wouldn't be much additional work if I'm already planning a moderate resto-mod and LSx conversion.
This traction issue has me worried though. If he spun his '75 at stockish power, what happens with 500-700whp?
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My dad would appreciate your advice haha. I'll leave the 200mph dreams for another C5 or maybe a Porsche 930.
How much would be involved with turning a C3 into an 11 sec street car? Roaming the boards looks like it wouldn't be much additional work if I'm already planning a moderate resto-mod and LSx conversion.
This traction issue has me worried though. If he spun his '75 at stockish power, what happens with 500-700whp?
How much would be involved with turning a C3 into an 11 sec street car? Roaming the boards looks like it wouldn't be much additional work if I'm already planning a moderate resto-mod and LSx conversion.
This traction issue has me worried though. If he spun his '75 at stockish power, what happens with 500-700whp?
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Could someone explain "back half it" more? Is that an IRS to true axle conversion? I haven't got a lot of experience with RWD domestics
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