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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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Default Following Looking to wake up my soon to be purchased 81.

Following this thread. Will be picking up an 81 with 2200 original miles in a couple weeks
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 08:50 PM
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Default 1981 Corvette Engine Upgrades

Originally Posted by Dose11
I know this is my "starter mod" budget to hold me over for a little bit...After I do 2k worth of stuff...in another 6months or so I will probably do another 2k more
Your in the same boat I am. Looking to add bolt on upgrades to my stock 1981 Vette for more HP & Torque. Purchased new and has been parked for many years, only 40K+ miles on it. Check with JEG's, Summit Peformance automotive, and/or Eckler's.. They offer a complete heads package with intake, cam, rockers, etc. for around $2,500 for a 410HP upgrade. Add headers, carb/injection, etc. later for more.This is where I'm starting with mine. Here's the Eckler's link to the kit...... https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1955...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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