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Old May 23, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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*I don't know if this is the right section so feel free to move it if! necessary!*

Any way I have a 1984 Corvette and honestly 205 horse is not cutting it. Im wondering which steps I should take to bring it up in speed. Budget is not really an issue but I want to be as smart as I possibly can about doing this!
I understand the transmission will most likely need to be replaced and quite possibly the engine.

I just need to know what steps to take and an idea of how much it will cost!



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Old May 23, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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if budget isnt an issue, sell that and buy a later year.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Welcome to the forum. This is the right section. How much do you have and how fast do you want to go? My 84...

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Old May 23, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 383vett
Welcome to the forum. This is the right section. How much do you have and how fast do you want to go? My 84...


Honestly I was looking for 400 to 500 Horse.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Hey Alves, what kind of wrenchin' skills do you have? Do you have tools to do engine teardown or swaps?
The biggest cork in making any power w/ the stock 82-84 engines is the intake, so are you up to doing an intake swap?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Alves
Honestly I was looking for 400 to 500 Horse.
Deep pockets LOL
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Old May 23, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Ya I would be all for that! What would be the procedure and power vs price?
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Here ya go!

http://www.nyesautomotive.net/383_SBC_500HP.html
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Originally Posted by hooked073
Deep pockets LOL
Not necessarily.
With a bit of research and talk to the right people that have done it you be surprised at what you can do with it.

My 84
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