Corvette Motor Poll
I still stand by the fact that its not a corvette motor unless its actually in a corvette. Refering to it as a corvette motor when it is in a camaro is just plain ignorant.
Does that still apply for those who use Corvette valve covers and engine covers that display a rather large CORVETTE insignia on their f-bodys?
My car is also a v6 to lt1 conversion and if you look at my car it has no z28 or ss badging on the car any where.
Woooo doggie, got me a race car!
Big 'ol Holley carb
Hi rise Elderbrock(edelbrock)
Duntov 30/30 full race cam
Camel back heads with 2.02 1.60
Long slot rocker arms
M-22 rockcrusher
12-Bolt with 5.13 gears
Cheater slicks L60 15
12.7 @ 100 gotta love that CORVETTE 4-BOLT 350 and 780cfm carbonmaker
Big 'ol Holley carb
Hi rise Elderbrock(edelbrock)
Duntov 30/30 full race cam
Camel back heads with 2.02 1.60
Long slot rocker arms
M-22 rockcrusher
12-Bolt with 5.13 gears
Cheater slicks L60 15
12.7 @ 100 gotta love that CORVETTE 4-BOLT 350 and 780cfm carbonmaker
Makes me want to put a tunnel ram and some center squirters on the 'Vette motor in my TA.
I do miss the references to the four and a quarter horse 4 speed cars.
Years ago I went to go look at a Roady wagon on a used car lot, soon as I tell the guy inside what car I want a better look at the other salesman excuses himself and the salesman I am talking to suddenly has his desk phone ringing. He proceeds to start answering questions about the Buick with the Corvette motor................
Yeah like I was born yesterday.
I agree with the others of you who say when someone refers to the LT1 as a "corvette motor" I basically presume them stupid and don't much bother beyond that.
Far as what constitutes "scary fast" all a matter of experience, met LOTS of folks over the years who thought they had something quick till they got a little slip of paper with a MEASUREMENT. My favorite was a guy at the track with a 70s 454 Vette that looked down his nose at my ugly car, when we lined up and I believe I waxed him by more than 2 seconds he didn't even stop in the pits went right from the return road to the exit.
Yeah like I was born yesterday.
I agree with the others of you who say when someone refers to the LT1 as a "corvette motor" I basically presume them stupid and don't much bother beyond that.
Far as what constitutes "scary fast" all a matter of experience, met LOTS of folks over the years who thought they had something quick till they got a little slip of paper with a MEASUREMENT. My favorite was a guy at the track with a 70s 454 Vette that looked down his nose at my ugly car, when we lined up and I believe I waxed him by more than 2 seconds he didn't even stop in the pits went right from the return road to the exit.
Lol, well my friend i am 44 and lived in TX for my High School years and i can promise you i was around some old school car guys that spoke of these cool but rather antiquated combinations.. i do thank them for the knowledge and experience they shared with me.
I do miss the references to the four and a quarter horse 4 speed cars.
I do miss the references to the four and a quarter horse 4 speed cars.
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One of the most annoying things ever...
I realize not everyone is a gearhead and knows any better but the "VETTE" motor thing is annoying. It's not just the LT1 either. I heard it from LS1s to TPI 350s. There was a guy on craigslist trying to sell his 3rd gen camaro with a "vette motor" in it.... It literally did come from a vette but...it was a junk 190 HP carbed 350 out of an '80 corvette... Just cause it's from one doesn't mean it was fast or worth a ****.
I realize not everyone is a gearhead and knows any better but the "VETTE" motor thing is annoying. It's not just the LT1 either. I heard it from LS1s to TPI 350s. There was a guy on craigslist trying to sell his 3rd gen camaro with a "vette motor" in it.... It literally did come from a vette but...it was a junk 190 HP carbed 350 out of an '80 corvette... Just cause it's from one doesn't mean it was fast or worth a ****.
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Best one I heard, Don't get 454 get a 455. Why? It's bigger.
I hate this more than anything, i have caught myself on CL typing to someone that is just plain stupid. Then i delete before i send and tell myself there idiots and im an idiot for thinking i can help them.
i also hate it when someone says lt1 engine i click its a 3rd gen with a pos 305 l98
i also hate it when someone says lt1 engine i click its a 3rd gen with a pos 305 l98
Everytime I'm on craigslist browsing just about every third gen has one and all the 4th gens have one. I don't think anyone in the high desert has any clue what fbodies came with.
...."I just picked up 4.8 LS Vette motor from the junkyard!" 