Everyone sitting down



So my love affair for my 88 has come to an end. Well 2 be truthful I still love the C4 body style but its time to change directions and move up platforms. As most of your know Jim Barth built my 421 and it kicked ***! I cant say enough good things about the guy. He flew in to Toronto from Utah, stayed at my house last year, and helped me tune the car. He really did feel like family. Jim you are first class all the way, and I thank you for going the extra mile and helping out another fellow corvette owner. I know for a fact that Jim and I will be friends for life, and I am hoping to fly out to see him someday.


One of the biggest tipping points to me selling is that eventually my car will need a paint job as the car was purchased back in 1987. I went to a few local businesses and most figures were in the $5000-$7000 range for a REAL nice paint job, and I can not justify putting that money into the car.


Another is that the car is going to be setup for road racing, and for it to be in the same league as say a C5 Z06 I would have to make some improvements in regards to brakes, and suspension.....and as we know that stuff all adds up. The power that the 421 will be missed as it made around 560 foot pounds and weighed only 3230, and I didnt even get to put on the new AFR 220's, as they will be bolted on Sunday for the owner. The motor will probably make in the power range of 465 rwhp and 485 rwtq and will simply FLY!!


Brings me to my next point. The new car......Well I have been thinking pretty hard about the C5 Z06. They weigh about 3060 with a half tank of gas, they have 405hp stock, and are set up for road racing which is pretty cool. Plus the LS motors can easily be modded to make big power.


For the C4 guys I will have some odds and end to sell like a 58 MM Holley Billet TB, camber brace, B&B x-pipe that has been ceramic coated, doug rippie brackets etc......Ill post them soon when I know whether or not the car will sell as a roller or not.


FYI. A forum member has bought the 421 so it will stay in the family, and I am glad because I will be able to see just how much power that stroker makes!!! I have a feeling he will love the power. The most enjoyable thing about that motor was power EVERYWHERE in the curve! No matter what RPM she was ready to PULL!!!!!

Thanks to the C4 community as your guys have been amazing. But in saying that Ill still be posting, but maybe more on the C5 Z06 forums if thats infact what I buy.

It was a good looking car........


That's it in a nutshell. Have a good day!!!

 

I am sure you will be missed. I am new here so I haven't had a chance to get to know you. Good luck "movin on up"!!

One quick question. What type of exhaust does the car have? I just bought my 85 and it has the same exhaust tips. Been wondering what brand it was. Thanks again.

 

Seemed like I got my but chewed out when I said the same thing a few years back. I went to a C6 Z and lost interest real fast.. I love the c5 and so will you. Cheaper to mod and handle way better than a c4. Now here's the deal I told you to go big cubes before and I'm tell you now to go twin turbo.

 

Yeah ill miss the C4 guys. I learned a chit load about the C4's. It's the B&B system (Billy Boat). Nicest tips hands down IMO for the C4's!!

 

Well your $ and your decision I hope you find what youre looking for.


Too bad you never got it out on the track to see what it was capable or what you really had..

I think if you got it out there and drove it like you hated it your C4 would scare the crap out of you and keep you busy for a long time

Ricky the parts seller



You will like the Z06 though they are a blast.

 

I can sympathize, over the last year as I've been without a C4, I find I don't miss the car quite as much as I once would've. I did miss having one when the weather warmed, but I stay so busy that the lack of worry about the car was helpful. I used to obsess about the 86. The maintenance and upgrading completely drains the bank account, and then the enthusiasm.

But still, I would not ever give it up to anyone. The point is to die with as many toys as possible , so I'll just buy more vettes and keep this 88.

 

After all that work this is really unexpected.

Well, drop by and visit from time to time..don't forget about us C4 guys.

 

Damn, I wanted to see that beast rip off some 10s in the 1/4.


Good luck with whatever you get and make sure you still check in here from time to time.

 

Your right...those pics in post #1 make it look like it's rotting down to the ground!

So...the reason you didn't figure this out a couple of years ago is...????

 

This is what happens when you put a 195 head on a 421.

 

Rick,

I'm another one that didn't see this coming! Don't forget about us C4 guys.

Daniel

 

Rick,

I think you need a big cube C4 ZR-1

 

Rick,

Sorry to hear you are selling!! Keep in touch!

 

I understand what you are saying but I have 2 little kids, and we all know the vette isnt practical. With that being said I cant have 2 vettes so this one had to go......

I am taking out the wiring harness right now. I am a little sad because of all the $$$ and hard work I put into the car, but such is life.

 

I hear you. I think with a soft 60 it would have ran 11.30's or so.......I was never about E.T. however. I enjoyed the pull of the cubes!!

 

Yes its a pretty clean car. The reason is that I didnt want to hurt your feelings......

 

paving the way for the new owner



All kidding aside i believe this was what i suggested years back and said I would have done the same If i hadnt already been knee deep in my first stroker build. Sad to see you go but its a good decision.

 

Dang...just dang. I've been lurking for a while watching your threads. Sorry to see that big cube C4 go. Good luck on your C5 adventures!

 

I've got a 94 ZR-1 with a 402 making 525 rwhp - you game Ricky???

 

Sorry to see ya go; we had some fun chats.

Enjoy the ride man, life is too short to not...