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We have started on the 1998 Corvette ragtop 427 LS7 RAT.

This project has turned into a real custom one off build .

Jim will for sure have one custom C5 .

I will do a build list later today .

We start by stripping down the drive train .

timmmmay

I would like to see this through to the end. I want an LS9 in my C5 someday

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We can do anything here at Dasilva Motorsports .

Matter of fact , just last week we brought in a 2012 CTSV LSA engine and 6 spd auto that we are installing in a 1965 Malibu

Here is a pictrure of the 2012 LSA CTSV power plant we aquired :

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Some progress pictures from the LS7 Rat build :

Installation of the wet sump and Relocation of the ECM:


Looks like factory


Dasilva Motorsports Tunnel Shielding :




More to come , stay tuned

ChopperLoco

...okay,so not a big block LS7 "rat" LOL

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No , just the modern day version

Racer

unsubscribing, there is only 1 427 "rat" and that is a big block chevy. I thought this was going to be a really cool build.

0Dasilvamotorsports

Uh ok , sorry ...it was titled for light humor nothing else

Still a cool build anyway you look at it

AGVI

It's not a Rat, but still a cool engine.

VETFEVER

0Arun@CCP

This modern day 427 will make the "Rat" feel more like a "Mouse".

gdh

so you are saying Dasilvas modern "Rat" will perform like a Gen 1 sbc? Obviously kidding as we all know what 40 plus yrs of technology etc can do.

It's the Malibu build I am interested in. Have seen a few of these builds now. I love the modern engines in vintage cars but also prefer to see stacks, vintage valve covers (I think Holley has a vintage look valve cover for ls engines). I remember when dropping the LT1 with TBI was all the rage, now these engines just look dated and not in a good way. With the new Lt1 engine coming out I just wonder how long it will be until the ls series becomes the LT1.

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No What I think Arun is saying , is that there is no comparison . The Gen IV LS7 is a much more superior power plant .

The Malibu is currently having a new tube chassis and sheet metal fitted . It will be quite some time before it is back in our shop for the power plant and tuning as well as custom paint .

The 98 is also getting a complete Dasilva Motorsports 1 off paint job . We will be using a House Of Kolors base in black with Cyber Grey metalic and pearl clear . This should produce a stunning one os kind paint scheme

Dasilva Motorsports is very fortunate to have Steve McEwan paint our cars . Steve not only has an extensive paint back ground , but has been restoring and painting Corvette's along with custom hot-rods for over 30 years . Every car here is block water sanded and leaves with the high standard that Dasilva Motorsports is know for .

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Lots happening on all our projects ;

The 98 427 swap is currently getting some of its new L5 flared quarters worked on .





Matching splash guards to be painted body color:


Nice MCM Carbon fiber hood with exposed carbon window :


Lots more coming ....stay tuned

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Moving right along the 427





A little snap shot of the ladies in waiting

RedZ4me

All very cool ^^^^

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Project 98 LS7 is coming along very nicely , we hope to be able to light the wick sometime next week .

RedZ4me

Looks like you guys have a passion for what you do an vettes........keep going, it may affect my mod decision We'll be talking soon.

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Passion is what were all about , every car is treated as if it were our own .
Look forward to hearing from you , and having your vette in our operating room
Here is a wide angle view of some of the projects we have on the go

A little wide angle view

TorontoMark

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