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Just bought a 1988 and it appears to have a Corvette Challenge engine. I know this is not an advantage of any kind, they might have had lower HP than the others, and now I know I do not have matching numbers, but would it be worth looking into selling it to someone that is restoring a challenge car? It is still sealed up so it is untouched by mechanic head hands.
I am sure it is not a challenge car. No roll bar or racing seat. The engine has the correct sticker and the paint seals but the seal paint is not on the exhaust manifolds. I checked with the National Corvette museum and they indicated they would not be able to match the engine serial number with the car it was installed but referred me to National Corvette Restorers Society to see if they would have more info to help me.
If its truly a Challenge motor, yes someone will want it. A few guys here have them and know everything about em, have the info you want. They are not slower than stock, for sure.
As far as #s matching on a C4 I wouldnt worry about it...ever.
I am sure it is not a challenge car. No roll bar or racing seat. The engine has the correct sticker and the paint seals but the seal paint is not on the exhaust manifolds. I checked with the National Corvette museum and they indicated they would not be able to match the engine serial number with the car it was installed but referred me to National Corvette Restorers Society to see if they would have more info to help me.
Thanks for your reply.
1988
Not all of the 88' challenge cars were converted. I just read were the purchasers had the option to pay to convert it with the roll bar, plus other stuff. And you car is 30 years old, somebody could have taken stuff out for other projects. Anyways, there is some good reading about these cars. You have something there more special than you think, atleast as far as the motor goes and who knows what else.
Okay, here is the information I have recently found on this car:
Engine stamp V0113ZMC with the last part of the VIN stamped below it, in a really different font. Window sticker from the museum indicates the dealer it was delivered to was CPC Group Engineering Garage. There is no mention of the R9G option on the window sticker or build sheet from the front of the line (obtained through the museum). I was told by one self proclaimed expert that the R9G would not have been on the front of the line build sheet but added during production and noted at the end of the line. The 33,426.00 price before the 475.00 Destination Charge is a few hundred more than what he (the "Expert") claims they sold for before the conversion.
So, no further along finding out anything.
Thanks to all for your input. I apologize to any of you I might have aggravated with my posts, not my intention. Just please ignore me and don't look at my posts.
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