78Vette-SA

This one-of-a-kind Show Winning Corvette was the August 2008 Corvette Enthusiast Cover Car and was also featured in the 2008 Corvettes @ Carlisle Chip’s Choice Display along with several other incredible “Vette-Rods”.

The foundation is a Tube frame from SRIII MotorSports. The DriveTrain consists of a 2002 Corvette Z06 LS6 Motor with new Heads, Cam, Stainless Works Headers, and a Magnuson Intercooled SuperCharger. As you can see inthe pictures below, a little “Bling” was thrown in as well.

A Camaro T56 6 Speed with Hydraulic Clutch Conversion and Denny’s Driveshaft Heavy Duty Aluminum Shaft connect to a Dana 44 with new 3:90 Gears. C4 Corvette Suspension front and rear with QA-1 Coilovers provide the adjustable ride control.

Since completion in 2008 the car has been driven only 1400 miles.

Details:

• 1981 Corvette Coupe (Clear New York Title)
• SRIII Motorsports Custom Tube-frame Chassis
• C4 Corvette Front Suspension with power rack & pinion steering
• C4 Corvette Rear Suspension with a new Dana 44 and 3.90 gears
• C4 Powder Coated Calipers with Baer Rotors all around
• HydroBoost Power Brake System with Wilwood Aluminum Master Cylinder
• QA1 Adjustable CoilOver Shocks
• LS6 Z06 Engine with new heads, Comp Cam and Intercooled SuperCharger!
• Custom Made Valve Covers, Coil Brackets and MSD Coils and Wires
• Street & Performance Engine Management Harness
• Custom PCM Programming
• Custom headers and sidepipes made by Stainless Works
• Camaro 6 Speed T56 Transmission with Ram Clutch and Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
• Hydraulic Clutch Conversion
• DeWitts Aluminum Radiator with Dual Spal Electric Fans
• Street & Performance Serpentine System in Show Chrome
• Denny’s Aluminum Driveshaft
• Full Instrumentation. Autometer Gauges including Vacuum/Boost and Fuel Pressure
• Custom Billett Gauge Panels
• Custom Made Aluminum Gas Tank with Aeromotive Pump
• MSD Boost-a-Pump with Integrity and Rollover Switches
• Two-Tone Torch Red and Leather Interior
• Door panels, seats covers, carpeting, and dash were all brand new
• Pioneer Stereo System with JBL Power Amps, Sub Woofers, Remote, and IPOD Hookup
• Original Glass Mirrored T-Tops
• Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Remote Sport Mirrors
• Tilt – Telescopic Steering Wheel with Torch Red Leather Wrapped Wheel
• Ice Cold A/C with Sanden Compressor
• And more….

A quick minute and a half Video ride at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HooJnirOTbw

If you have specific questions about the car email would be the fastest method but you can also call and leave a message at: 845-542-8930

Please leave a clear detailed message and I'll return the call as soon as I can.

Car is located in NEWBURGH, NY 12550
Includes a CD of all the build photos from Day 1

INSPECTIONS ARE PREFERRED, ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED!

SeeThrees

Outstanding Joe ... motor sounds great too.

78Vette-SA

Many Thanks!

More Pics:

From Carlisle 2008 including Dean's custom made SteelShields on the SidePipes:

lmcgrath

It is out of my league but absolutely in my dreams. All I can say is that the magnitude and obvious quality of this project is overwhelming. Best of the best and them some. GLWS.

ludovino1

I want it. In 2008 I followed the progress of this car here. I bought a black stock one in 2009 which suffered heat damage while servicing the transmission. The shop caught on fire and the car was inside. I will through some numbers together and possibly send a message. Congrats on the car

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TTT

Still available and looking for that right home!

Hadez

Wow!!! Somebody is going to get a very nice car that can certainly run a few circles at your local auto-x or straight down the drag strip

78Vette-SA

Thanks Much!!

It's also a great Sunday cruise car. Crank up the Stereo and go. Or just enjoy the sidepipes.

There are a couple of forum members here that have either been in it or driven it. Those that have gone for a ride or driven it have all gone away with a big smile. It really is a fun ride. You could take it to the store, cruise over the mountains, down the highway, and then run a 1/4 mile blast if you wanted to (might want to swap for some drag radials though ).

SeeThrees

Joe,

How does the handling compare to that of a C5 or C6?

78Vette-SA

If I had the choice of Driving this or my C5 I would take this everytime for a number of reasons. Mostly Fun Factor though and the 81 is like a slot-car on rails. The suspension is adjustable as well. You can swap out the coilover springs easy enough for different spring rates and the rebound on the QA-1's is adjustable with the turn of a ****.

My C5 was set up with Z06 Shocks and Sway Bars and was a little stiff but was also a fun ride. If I was going away for a long trip or a weekend I would ussually take the C5. If I were going for an afternoon cruise or a spin to unwind it would be the 81. But all things are subjective.

Thanks, Joe..

URUSAINA

WoW!!

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SmokedTires

What width and back spacing do you have on the back wheels? Beautiful build! GLWS

jotto

When I win the £10.2 million on the lottery this evening I'll give you a call and book the plane ticket!

Beautiful craftsmanship.

newcorvetteguy81

wow

78Vette-SA

Thanks

Paul Borowski

...car is a work of art. I wouldn't have the patience to create a car of this magnitude. Saw it at Carlisle. Absolutely incredible.

Blackkaz04

what.....why are you selling!?

78Vette-SA

Thanks Paul. That's very kind!

78Vette-SA

For personal reasons. Absolutely nothing to do with the car. The car is in the same condition as when I finished it. I've only put 1400 miles on it since completion and it runs perfectly and is a blast to drive and gets attention everywhere I go.

Thanks