What "improvements" have you done to your vette?
Just curious what sort of work everyone has done to improve their vette. Anywhere from engines to suspension to interior to comfort stuff.
Here's my '81: Rebuilt engine with slightly higher compression and hyper pistons Mild cam (Summit 1103) Converted to non-computerized carb and ignition (Edelbrock 1904 + ProComp HEI, carb was tuned by lars, timed by the Corvette shop) 255-60-15 Radials all around Longtube Headers (summit special) Semi-custom sidepipes (used Patriot pipes as a start) KYB Gas-a-justs in front Vansteel Poly rebuild kit in front Customized 4 wheel alignment (per VBP's recommendations) Northern Factory Aluminum Radiator (hotrodsusa.com for $308 shipped) MP3 cd player + pioneer front speakers + kenwood rear speakers Of course this list is not complete without the future planned modifications! VB&P front and rear composite springs steeroids 2004R 17" or 18" rims & tires 427 or 454 motown engine Re-upholstered interior :ack: Little subwoofer 200mph speedometer Paint job I think after all of that I'm done... so about $20 grand? :rofl: |
Really cool steering-wheel cover from pep-boys.:leaving:
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1970 Convertible
Current: LS1 Fuel Injected 346 engine T56 6-speed manual MAD chambered exhaust C5 Z06 master,rotors and calipers Boyd Nemesis wheels 17 front 18 rear Kumho Ecsta MX tires Bilstien shocks Electric fans Luggage rack Future: Classic Instruments gauges Power brakes Long tube headers with cutouts ASA cam Fiero seats Shoulder belts Two tone interior - Blue and white Daytime Running Lights Push button start/stop |
Originally Posted by 70 LS1
1970 Convertible
Current: LS1 Fuel Injected 346 engine T56 6-speed manual MAD chambered exhaust C5 Z06 master,rotors and calipers Boyd Nemesis wheels 17 front 18 rear Kumho Ecsta MX tires Bilstien shocks Electric fans Luggage rack Future: Classic Instruments gauges Power brakes Long tube headers with cutouts ASA cam Fiero seats Shoulder belts Two tone interior - Blue and white Daytime Running Lights Push button start/stop |
What we need is a best improvement thread--otherwise most of us could go on forever.
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Originally Posted by PhotoVette1
What we need is a best improvement thread--otherwise most of us could go on forever.
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:iagree:
I could start at the nose of my car and work my way to the back, the list would bore you half to death. I have replaced most everything including the engine, de-bubba-ized a slew of stuff, and just tried to get everything to work right again. It has been a 2 year labor of love and frustration and it ain't done yet. |
i did what most are afraid to do and love to hate.....
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Originally Posted by onaqwst
i did what most are afraid to do and love to hate.....
i could fill a page. could u imagine Twin Turbos list, Yikes! |
Originally Posted by Crazy81
What did it take to mount the Z06 brakes?
New caliper brackets front and rear, remove front dust shield, cut rear dust shield, new soft lines front and rear, turn down the front hubs, machine the rear rotors, manual master with booster or smaller manual master. But hey, at least they look cool. |
rosslato...got a deal for ya...you do your turbo's and I'll do my Pro-Charger....Sounds like a fun winter.:cheers:
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Maintenance aside:
1978....cut front coils and lowered front end !"...set alignment for "aggressive street"... 1969....dumped the TRW composite/KYB's and installed a Guldstrand 7 leaf steel spring and Bilstein Sports.. Rich |
Mine came improved :thumbs:
ZZ4 Rebuilt M21 with Hurst Shifter Griffin aluminum radiator and dual Spals March Serpentine System VBP suspension bits/Bilstein shocks L88 hood 17" AR Hopsters (which I exchanged for a brand new set of AR Hopsters and tires that I already had, so it looks the same :lol: ) Hooker side mounts with uncapped STS racing baffles (the prototypes installed by the guy at STS :thumbs: ) and now discontinued heat shields from STS Completely rebuilt brake system New gas tank Hurst Line Lock Rebuilt headlight system Things I did...didn't really need anything (only cosmetic and safety): Aluminum valve covers and air cleaner Billet Specialties Hopster steering wheel Big632 gas lid Vetteworks chrome fire extinguisher and bracket Future: Keisler 5-speed Try and fix the annoying little leaks :lol: Paint (maybe) |
Here's a pictorial answer for those who can't read....:lol:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...350/1000ab.jpg I need to update this collage....I've since added a BB/LT1 hood and a rebuilt steering box:thumbs: |
I'm in the process of a complete suspension/steering/brake rebuild with ES red polyurethane bushings, VB&P 460 lb front springs (I may end up going to 550s, we'll see once it's on the road), a VB&P dual-mount rear spring, Jeep steering box, Northern aluminum radiator, Lincoln Mark VIII cooling fan, Delco CS144 alternator, Autometer Phantom gauges, the leather seats (driver's side fully adjustable) from my dead 1990 Eagle Talon, a new stereo system (built with parts that were in the Talon), pop-out rear window, power windows and door locks, upgraded A/C, and probably a few more things that are currently slipping my mind. Now if that stupid passenger-side shock mount would just pop free... :mad:
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I can't type that much. :rofl:
It's on my site below.:D |
Improved motor (Edelbrock intake and heads, roller rockers, flat-top pistons, Crane Cam, Holley carb, recurved distributor, etc....)
Added OD Trans (the best mod ever) Leather seatscovers and foam, carpet replaced, DIN CD Player and rear spreakers. New suspension and fiberglass rear spring. |
Baby moon hubcaps and a "Not Correctly Restored Stingray" sticker. Bunch of cabin insulation/ventilation. Aircraft landing lights. Ongoing bits and pieces and mods I don't even remember what or when.
And a few other little things, see profile. John |
Let's see:
2 turbos 2 intercoolers 4 double carbs full stainless exhaust system Front steering end take off rack and pinion 4 corner coil overs double a arm rear suspension shimless adjustable fropnt suspension 6 speed C4 dana 44 differential flip front Lowered 32 gal fuel cell 6 piston front and 4 piston rear wilwood integra calipers Super lightweight mudular mag centered spun alu rim halved wheels very large double pass radiator remote thermostat using volvo element differential pump & cooler transmission pump & cooler Shock tower support bar 14 pnt rollcage Simspon cam lock 5pnt belts Autometer ultra lite gauges Moroso 1/2"- 3" length wheel studs 4x H4 hi/lo beams Dry sump oiling w/ adjustable cooler flow and remote HP6 equiv. filter base & filter Remote adjustable oil pressure regulator all steel brake lines stewart lock resistant brake valve ...and lots more..... currently 95% unstock ;) |
Hooker headers and side pipes :cool:
And an ’80 rear bumper |
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