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Old Mar 29, 2026 | 09:59 PM
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1996 Corvette LT4 6 spd., 383 Stroker 470 HP Built by Corvettes of Denver, 29K miles, Grand Sport Tribute. $30K+ in mods.

Now have Dyno Results 470HP (not 570) Engine & 400HP wheel. See pics.

Air Filter – (API) Automotive Performance International with ram air

MAF – High Flow Aftermarket (manufacture unknown)

Throttle Body - BBK Power Plus 58mm throttle body (CARB Legal E.O.D 184-5)

Intake Manifold – TPIS Mini Ram II

Fuel Injectors – Acell Red Top150945

Fuel Pump – Aftermarket upgrade 65PSI

Rocker Arms – Roller Aluminum

Ignition – No more Opti spark, Upgraded to Bailey LS Coil on Plug

AFR heads – Ported

Exhaust - Hooker Super Competition Headers P/N 2061 (CARB Legal E.O D-245-9), Magna flow muffler, Custom tips.

Oil Pan – 8 qt. Moroso

Water Pump – Meziere Electric (+10 to 13HP)

Engine Rotating Assembly - I plan to stick a camera in where I can to gather more information but have not got to it yet.

Wheels – American Racing 10x17 Front & 11 x 17 Rear

Tires - New Nitto Front 275/401/17 Rear 315/35/17, 95%+ Tread, Date Code 2024Shocks - Bilstein Gas

Shifter - Upgraded to short throw. Not sure which brand.

Clutch - Upgraded I can feel that its heavier but do not know what brand.

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Cold Start Video:

The story - I have only had the car a short time I was going to do the suspension and turn it into an auto-crosser but the engine on my C6 blew up and that cost me $20K so this new toy has to go. I love this car, it is so clean and runs amazing, starts immediately every time, idles nice and its faaaasssst. She is a bit cold blooded and best to let her warm up a minute or two but after that runs perfect and easy to drive. Its tight like a car with 5K miles, the doors close perfect, the hood lines up, the panels all fit and this car is exceptionally clean and extremely well cared for over the years. The paint is actually flawless I think it may have been paint corrected / color sanded buffed becasue it looks wet, I used Groits ceramic on it and it now looks better than a brand new car. It feels like a brand new car everything is tight, no squeaks rattles or weirdness. I will guarantee this car is as specified and pictured when it arrives to you or come pick it up. There are yellow stripes under the black ones, the car comes with a wing that goes where the wing mounts are on the back. I absolutely hate to let this car go. Car is currently in San Diego County but registered in AZ. Title is clean, Carfax is clean. I am asking $19,999 OBO.















































































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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 12:50 PM
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 05:31 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 02:05 PM
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Looks like a fantastic car! VERY CLEAN INDEED! Looks like everything was done right to especially with the ignition upgrade. I'm considering a C4 again for my next Corvette as I sold my C6 Grand Sport. Can I trouble you for the cam specs? You should really post a video, at minimum of the car idling. Would really help.

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I do not have the cam specs. I am trying to upload videos so you can hear it idling & driving too. My file type is MP4 but it is saying that is not a valid file type. Can anyone help? If you contact me directly I can send it to you as well.
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 02:51 PM
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I figured it out. 4 Videos added.
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Old Apr 10, 2026 | 06:47 PM
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This thing is Going live on BAT in the next couple of days. I would rather do a private sale and avoid the week of answering questions. If you at all interested make me an offer before it goes live, after that I have to wait for the results.
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Old Apr 11, 2026 | 07:31 AM
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Wicked car. Shorty headers? BTW, the Bailey LTCC still relies on the optispark.
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Yes it has shorty headers, I am sure with some long tubes you could eek out a few more HP!
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Why do you say 470HP when the dyno reads 395? Just extrapolating?
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395WHP (wheel horsepower) is roughly 470 engine horse power. So yes just adding back the drivetrain losses or extrapolating. Note for anyone that cares this setup is limited in RPM and HP by the shorty headers. Long tubes will likely raise the hp about 15 to 30 and peak RPM by 200 or so. I was going to go long tubes, coil overs and sway bars and use it for autocross.

This is my first C4 in 30 years and my last one was an automatic. I was very surprised by the bottom end grunt and throttle response even compared to my racecar C6 Z06. Can anyone explain it? Is it gearing or are these stroker engines like that?
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Looks like Kushan tuned it? That's the right guy! GLWS
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Now live on Bring A Trailer, low reasonable reserve. Bid on it if you are interested.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...tte-coupe-108/

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Originally Posted by RD in SD
Now live on Bring A Trailer, low reasonable reserve. Bid on it if you are interested.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...tte-coupe-108/
bat seems to be great for buyers, less so for sellers. Good luck man! A built lt4 has to be a blast, the lt1s are great match to these cars can’t imagine a hotted up lt4!
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Much success on the auction. Just brace yourself if it comes up short of expectations.
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Originally Posted by yzrider
bat seems to be great for buyers, less so for sellers. Good luck man! A built lt4 has to be a blast, the lt1s are great match to these cars can’t imagine a hotted up lt4!
You are correct about BaT.
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Yes I have a reserve. I am very familiar with the pros and cons of BAT. I expect someone will get a very good deal on this sweet car.
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Quick Update Bidding is at $7,700 over on BAT.

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BAT bidding now up to $7,700
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