is this really a Callaway Corvette?

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Apr 5, 2015 | 12:22 AM

VikingTrad3r

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is this really a Callaway Corvette?

I thought these had different hoods with induction vents for the turbos and the front bumpers were a little different to??

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=161661618500

Apr 5, 2015 | 01:10 AM

Z51JEFF

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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r

I thought these had different hoods with induction vents for the turbos and the front bumpers were a little different to??

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=161661618500

Looks like a Callaway to me.At $9000 that a great deal.You cant build a bogus Callaway,you cant even buy parts with out Callaway vehicle info.

Apr 5, 2015 | 01:12 AM

DinoBob

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It sure appears so. I cannot understand why the NACA ducts are seemingly completely nonexistent on the outside of the clamshell when you can see the ducting on the underside.

Apr 5, 2015 | 01:13 AM

Z51JEFF

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It sure appears so. I cannot understand why the NACA ducts are seemingly completely nonexistent on the outside of the clamshell when you can see the ducting on the underside.

The ducts flow from the front of the hood.

Apr 5, 2015 | 01:22 AM

LongBeachC4

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Looks like it has most of the right parts. This one has been on Ebay for some time now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Other-/261831262894?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cf65c02ae&item=261831262894

Apr 5, 2015 | 02:08 AM

gerardvg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r

I thought these had different hoods with induction vents for the turbos and the front bumpers were a little different to??

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=161661618500

Yes looks like an 88 callaway, the 91 had the hood and front bumper vents you were thinking of. See the pic below of one here in OZ.

Apr 5, 2015 | 03:20 AM

89onlyZ51

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Only the '87's had the naca ducts. The '88+ cars funneled the air through ducts bonded under the hood.

Looks very much like a Callaway to me!

Apr 5, 2015 | 09:16 AM

MavsAK

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Yep Callaway.

Talk about a hell of a price.
If I had a little more garage space, I'd pull the trigger on that one, even if it is a fixer upper.

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Apr 5, 2015 | 09:24 AM

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i dont know.....

look at the 88 on this page. seems like the ebay callaway is missing some serious vents in the front?
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0...ammer/6-Speed/

Apr 5, 2015 | 09:29 AM

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If verification is necessary suggest contacting Callaway with the VIN to verify origin.

Apr 5, 2015 | 10:01 AM

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i see it had a fore and 22k worth of repairs were done to it...its not selling for 9k.

Apr 5, 2015 | 10:53 AM

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Under hood fire. 22K in repairs. Not running. It could be a major money pit regardless of the buy in which at 9K the reserve is not met.

Apr 5, 2015 | 12:11 PM

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It IS a Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette

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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r

I thought these had different hoods with induction vents for the turbos and the front bumpers were a little different to??

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=161661618500

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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r

i dont know.....

look at the 88 on this page. seems like the ebay callaway is missing some serious vents in the front?
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0...ammer/6-Speed/

Comparing the 1988 Callaway Sledgehammer to the 1988 Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette on eBay is a bit of a stretch.

No NACAs after 87 on the B2K. 1988-1990 cars had flat hoods. 1991 cars had blisters for the intercooler air induction. If you look at the pics online at eBay, you can see the 88-90 ductwork bonded still under the hood. It's there.

Car is legit, it has had a TON of work done to it, and hopefully the next owner takes it the final step, getting the car back on the road.

I hope this helps.

Apr 5, 2015 | 12:12 PM

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0Callaway Chris

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From: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut

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Originally Posted by Churchkey

If verification is necessary suggest contacting Callaway with the VIN to verify origin.

The car is legit, I hope this helps.

Apr 5, 2015 | 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Callaway Chris

The car is legit, I hope this helps.

Thnx Chris,

Yup i beleive you. I really have no experience with them and when i googled the callaway all i saw was the versions with the molded vents.

thnx for clearing it up. VikingTrad3r