85 500 horse

1985 Corvette; Frame-Off Restoration
All work performed by Chris Petris of Petris Enterprises; Scottsboro, AL -formally Corvette Clinic of Sanford, FL. (Work began 05/05 & completed 01/14)
383 Stroker - dynoed at 498 HP/494 TQ; 11.1 compression
58 mm Professional Products throttle body
A/C Sanderson compressor (new) -– R34a refrigerant (used to be R12)
A.I.R. pump (custom fabricated) eliminator kit (polished)
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
ARP bolts -- used whenever & wherever possible
Autopower Sport Rollbar (painted red)
Axleshafts (Steel -- high performance U-Joints -- all powder coated)
Ball joints -– all new from VBP (Vette Brakes & Products)
Bel 975R Remote front & rear (hidden) X, K, Ka & Laser Radar Detector
Big Mouth Air Dam
Bilstein shocks
Block (new GM four bolt) bored .030 over, decked, honed, blueprinted & fully balanced
Bosch 30 lb. injectors & NGK spark plugs
Bosch racing oil filter
Brake hoses -- braided & stainless steel
Budnik wheels and steering wheel
Bushings -– all new front & rear from VBP
C-4 to C-5 -- 13” front brake upgrade kit. Hawk pads & Sport Brake Slotted Rotors
on all corners. Thermally cycled, treated & powder-coated calipers from VBP
C5 transmission dampener added to prevent rattling and movement
Cam-lock 5-point racing safety harness -- (driver & passenger) (car never raced)
Camber Brace -- painted red
Canton 8 qt oil pan (Road Race) with pick-up assembly & windage screen
Canton oil pump
Carpeting, floor mats & Underhood Insulator from Car Motorsports
Catco (high flow) catalytic converter
Centerforce Dual Friction clutch
Clevite main & rod H series (race style) bearings
Comp Cams -- hydraulic lifters
Comp Cams -- heavy-duty pushrods
Comp Cams -- High Tech Race double roller timing chain & gear set
Comp Cams -- stainless steel 1.6 roller rockers
Cooling fan relay -- updated model & wiring
Corsa 14115 Twin Pro-Series stainless steel cat-back exhaust system
Dewitt Aluminum Radiator
Dash -- New custom dash cluster utilizing new gauges from Autometer
Davis Unified Ignition E-core ignition coil
Distributor -– Performance Distributors -- D.U.I.
Differential -- 3.73 gear set (originally was 3.07)
Driveshaft [new] -- (The Driveshaft Shop -- aluminum: 3.5” diameter – high performance U-Joints -- (all powder coated)
Dynomat Extreme & FatMat sound deadening
Eagle crankshaft -- 4130 forged steel
Eagle S.I.R. 6.0 connecting rods
Edelbrock aluminum water pump
Edelbrock Performer 64cc RPM aluminum heads -- ported
Edelbrock stainless steel 2.02/1.60 valves
Emblems -- custom-made “383 stroker” emblems -- made by Third Shift Studios
Emergency brake hardware kit (stainless steel)
External digital fuel pressure gauge (in vehicle dash)
FelPro head gaskets
Fender flares (made by G.M.)
Fire extinguisher (HalGuard -- chrome; secured in cargo area)
Fuel pump -- Bosch electric #0580254984 (used in Porsches -- adapted for vehicle usage)
HID fog-light kit with 10 ga. wiring
Holley HP ECU -- with new retrofit harness, wiring, terminals & connectors
Holley wide band dual O2 sensors -- mandatory for use with Holley HP ECU
Hood & hatch shocks -– new all around
K&N filter with modified air lid
Keisler 5 speed manual transmission (Tremec TKO-600)
Lakewood blow-proof bellhousing (scattershield)
LED taillights
Lingenfelter 74219 hydraulic roller cam
Lingenfelter Accel Superram intake base & upper plenum (ported)
Livewire plug wires
Magnabraid hose covering applied throughout -- (stainless steel braided hoses)
Michelin Pilot Sport tires -- 275/35/17 on front, 335/35/17 on rear
Mini VIP -- Ignition voltage intensifier (creates 18v)
Mirror wind deflectors (carbon fiber)
Moroso valve cover gaskets
Optima battery (Red Top)
Original seats were replaced with “Sport” style electric seats
Pedals -- from Ultimate Pedals; custom anti-slip; gas, brake, clutch & footrest
Perfect Circle piston rings
PowerMaster Alternator -– 140 amp.
Quietcar -- undercoating & sound reducer -- [in addition to Dynamat & Fatmat]
Ravelco alarm system (concealed male/female metal connectors that must unite for the vehicle to start)
Removable glass top
Royal Purple synthetic 10/30 motor oil -- 8 quarts
Seats redone with “383 stroker” on headrests & “Corvette” on backrest
Sony XAV 60 -- 6.1 inch screen; DVD/MP3 player with rear camera (activates automatically in reverse), Diamond speakers, Alpine VPower amplifier
Springs -- front & rear (soft ride) from VBP
Starter -- New 92-96 LT1 w/heat shield (block needed machining to fit starter)
Thermostat -- 180 degree
Tie Rod Ends -- from VBP
TPIS coated headers
Underbody “X” brace system -- powder coated red
Valve covers -- polished & custom-made (383 stroker) from Cook Enterprises
Viper remote alarm system (in addition to Ravelco)
Wheel bearing assembly (rear -- from VBP)
Wheel spacers -- custom built by Skulte Performance Designs (to accommodate larger & new front brake system upgrade)
Window regulators & motors -- all updated to later C4 style
Wing -- C4R (with custom designed & fabricated brackets to support added weight)
Wiseco 4.030 (bore) Pro True flat top forged pistons, 3.750 stroke

I have every receipt that I ever spent on this car and this massive pile of paperwork will accompany the vehicle. If I had to guess how much I spent on this car since I purchased it, which was around 1995, I'd estimate the cost to be around $75k, probably more.

I have this vehicle currently insured for $65k and I'm only paying $420/yearly because it's insured as a collector vehicle.
The builder, Chris Petris, is well known in the Corvette industry. He worked with John Greenwood and ran his own department years ago while working at Ecklers. He spent 8 1/2 years building this car because he's a perfectionist. And because I kept on adding things onto the above mega list for him to do to this car.

I know I won't get out what I invested in this build but there is no 85 like this one on the planet. It's never been raced, despite having cam locks and a rollbar. I basically had them installed for looks. The car is a rocket, reliable and so damn fun to drive. The original Atari style dash gauges are gone and have been replaced with new AutoMeter gauges.
No expense has been spared in this build. Every nut and bolt has been replaced. Every part has either been upgraded or replaced. I told Chris that I did not want to cheap out on anything. For example, the tires alone cost me $1,600. The radiator $500. The 383 stroker engine with superram, thousands. If you carefully read the above list, you'll see why this car is the best 85 on the planet and beyond.

My price is $35k which I believe is an extremely fair price, especially for the amount of money and time invested in this incredible machine.

I can be reached at (941) 228-5288 or just shoot me a question/response through this site. Thanks for looking!

blynch67

How's the gas mileage? I'm guessing you're seeing about 30 - 32 MPG on 87 Octane

All kidding aside, that is a beautiful car, 100% upgraded, well done

85 500 horse

Thx, appreciate the comments. I wish I got 20 - 22 mpg. I'd estimate that I get around 16. When I'm on the highway, I can't help but accelerate to 60 in seconds and I can literally see the gas gauge going down. And as you guessed, the minimum I can run is 91 octane. I used race fuel once. Only cost me $125 for a fill-up.

corvetteronw

Speechless!

JT Thompson

Excalibur......

85 500 horse

Ttt

BN244

Nice Car

BN244

Fair Price

85 500 horse

Thank you very much. Many people don't understand what it takes to transform a stock car into what my car is now. They just can't believe the time and money it takes to do these kinds of modifications. If you carefully read the list of parts I invested in, I opted for the best parts that were available. No Chinese anything; only hi-performance top of the line parts.

I've had a couple of bites but nothing serious. I know that it's a lot of money for a C4, but in my opinion, my car is one of the best C4's on the planet. There's no way someone could replicate my car for what I'm asking. Not even close. And to be honest, if someone came at me with a reasonable offer, I would definitely consider it.

Anyway, I appreciate the fact that you realize my asking price is within the realm of normalcy.

Take care and Save The Wave.

randerson3024

Beautiful

cv67

Try international sales on ebay it takes a lot to do up a car like yours be patient. Good luck

85 500 horse

Thx. I didn't even know they had an international sales section. I recently had the car on Fleabay and I received several emails from people who really liked the car but no offers. I think I will try the intrnl route. Thx again.

Steve

85 500 horse

Newly lowered price by $10K.

bolowbc

Amazing car!

85 500 horse

My new asking price has been lowered to $35k. This price is so much lower than what I have invested in her and I'd rather keep her rather than sell her for less. So if you want an incredible machine with zero issues, this car is for you.