Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (100% DarkSide)
03-01-2003, 10:47 PM
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Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (100% DarkSide)
OK, for those of you who have been on the forum for a couple years you may remember (or may not remember, or may not care) the details of my '74 Corvette Restification. The goal was a streetable '74 with better suspension and mostly stock appearing exterior.
Well, it was a pretty successful venture, if I do say so myself, but I am now instigating Phase II...More Power.
First, some changes to the engine. Off go the 882 heads, on go the AFR 195 heads. I also have Comp Pro Magnum 1.6 Roller Rockers to spice things up. The Speed Demon 650 mechanical secondary is already installed, but the RPM Air Gap intake will go on with the new heads.
I have removed all the AC stuff, and will be blocking the opening off, with no heater or AC. I am thinking a custom gauge pod where the controls used to be would be cool.
With the money from selling my like-new AC parts I plan to purchase an electric fan setup, mainly because the shroud is such a drag to R&R. While at it I may replace the cam, but if not it will be MUCH easier to replace with the E-fans instead of stock stuff.
Also, I have lowered the rear ~1" with lowering bolts, the front springs came in this week, so the stance should be killer.
Finally, March pulleys and Alt bracket should cure my squeaky alt belt problem, and look cool at the same time.
My guesstimate would be approximately a year to complete (working on the house alot). The AC is already off, the heads should be here next week, and I already have the roller rockers.
Oh yeah, and according to the G-tech I ran a 4.9 0-60 last weekend, As-Is. My '96 LT4 ran a 4.8 so I think I'm already in the 350 HP range.
Whaddya think of the plan??
Jeff
Well, it was a pretty successful venture, if I do say so myself, but I am now instigating Phase II...More Power.
First, some changes to the engine. Off go the 882 heads, on go the AFR 195 heads. I also have Comp Pro Magnum 1.6 Roller Rockers to spice things up. The Speed Demon 650 mechanical secondary is already installed, but the RPM Air Gap intake will go on with the new heads.
I have removed all the AC stuff, and will be blocking the opening off, with no heater or AC. I am thinking a custom gauge pod where the controls used to be would be cool.
With the money from selling my like-new AC parts I plan to purchase an electric fan setup, mainly because the shroud is such a drag to R&R. While at it I may replace the cam, but if not it will be MUCH easier to replace with the E-fans instead of stock stuff.
Also, I have lowered the rear ~1" with lowering bolts, the front springs came in this week, so the stance should be killer.
Finally, March pulleys and Alt bracket should cure my squeaky alt belt problem, and look cool at the same time.
My guesstimate would be approximately a year to complete (working on the house alot). The AC is already off, the heads should be here next week, and I already have the roller rockers.
Oh yeah, and according to the G-tech I ran a 4.9 0-60 last weekend, As-Is. My '96 LT4 ran a 4.8 so I think I'm already in the 350 HP range.
Whaddya think of the plan??
Jeff
03-02-2003, 06:04 AM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (no_radio)
Sounds great, but I could never do what you are doing. My wife enjoys me working on my hobby as long as she can ride around in a classic Vette on the streets of Houston with AIR CONDITIONING. The moment I removed the AC, I would be hearing nothing but gripes about the Vette. Good luck, I would like to see some photos of the interior gauges when you are done.
[Modified by virtue4u, 5:05 AM 3/2/2003]
[Modified by virtue4u, 5:05 AM 3/2/2003]
03-02-2003, 06:38 AM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (no_radio)
Jeff, you don't post enough. I didn't even know you had a C4. :cool: Are you going to "rebuild" the 74 every couple of years then? If so it should be really killer by the time you retire. :lol: Sounds great. Keep us posted.
-Justin
-Justin
03-02-2003, 05:04 PM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (no_radio)
It sounds like a very do-able plan :yesnod: . I've been thinking of maybe using something like the gauage pod from a 1st gen Camaro. I think it holds 4 gauges & is in the location where our heater/ ac controls are ;) . I'm sure Year One sells it, but I haven't gotten that far just yet.
Do keep us updated on the progress ;) .
Do keep us updated on the progress ;) .
03-02-2003, 09:18 PM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (Aaron-74)
I guess I need to post more in the C3 section...I've been lurking plenty, but haven't been posting much since I "finished" the '74 the first time.
And I guess I need update the website...it's been a year now.
I'll keep you guys posted as things progress.
As for updating until I retire, I'm 31 now, so there's no telling what it'll look like by the time I retire...hopefully there will be a few more stable mates by then!
And Aaron...bring it!! :steering:
Jeff
And I guess I need update the website...it's been a year now.
I'll keep you guys posted as things progress.
As for updating until I retire, I'm 31 now, so there's no telling what it'll look like by the time I retire...hopefully there will be a few more stable mates by then!
And Aaron...bring it!! :steering:
Jeff
03-02-2003, 09:18 PM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (Aaron-74)
Jeff,
Removed my air conditioning several years ago and have not looked back. Much easier to deal with everything else. Trimmed a lot of weight too. I was considering the early Camaro gauge pod myself. They have one in the Jeg's catalog. Anyboby know the approximate dimensions.
Removed my air conditioning several years ago and have not looked back. Much easier to deal with everything else. Trimmed a lot of weight too. I was considering the early Camaro gauge pod myself. They have one in the Jeg's catalog. Anyboby know the approximate dimensions.
03-02-2003, 10:58 PM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (no_radio)
VERY interesed in your project Jeff. Sounds like it has turned out great! :thumbs:
03-02-2003, 11:15 PM
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And Aaron...bring it!! :steering:
Jeff
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03-02-2003, 11:35 PM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (no_radio)
Jeff...
That's definitely a classy '74 vette you have. Jut thought I would make the note.
That's definitely a classy '74 vette you have. Jut thought I would make the note.
03-03-2003, 12:24 AM
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Re: Jeff's '74 Corvette Project...Phase II underway! (bgrice)
You could eat off the oil pan of that thing. Every where is clean. When I go to his house I TRY to find things wrong with his car...or i steal his wheels and put them in my car... :lol: :lol:
