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Topic: 3500.00 lighter, worth it?

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3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 9/26/06 1:20pm Message 1 of 9
KeBo
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
I had my 81 off the road since May.  My rearend was in need of a rebuild, the suspension was sloppy soooo....  The under side of the car was detailed, the pumpkin was rebuilt w/3:55s, everything from the pumpkin out to the lugs was redone including a complete brake rebuild (calipers/rotors/pads/hoses etc).  Heres what I notice
 
The suspension rides unreal.  I put in a 340 lb mono spring and KYB gas-adjusts along with all poly bushings. 
 
The car stops much more controlled and dead on striaght.
 
The 3:55s with the 2200rpm converter and shift kit really launches great.  The car, I dont know if its faster but it sure feels faster.  On the highway, at 75mph shes running 3200rpm. 
 
Long and short of it, the car performs great and is alot smoother and safer.  I didnt realize what was missing until it was fixed.  I wanted 3:23s or so but we couldnt get em and I wanted the car done.  When I recoup my cash I laid out and save a little more, I think a 4speed automatic is next on the list...     



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3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 9/26/06 1:51pm Message 2 of 9
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Well, gee, Kev....what IS it worth to be able to enjoy a Corvette...especially YOUR Corvette?!
Glad she's rollin again!!


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3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 9/26/06 2:28pm Message 3 of 9
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
I can understand the financial pain - I'm as cheap as they come. But, I look at it like this - most of the stuff I'm doing won't have to be done for another 10 years, at least. Yes, they are a money pit, but you don't have to rebuild a differential every year. If it makes your Corvette better/safer/more enjoyable to you, then it's worth it. Thumbs%20Up Those who scoff just don't have the passion...Wink


3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 9/27/06 7:52am Message 4 of 9
KeBo
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
Anyone remember the old series "THE FBI"?
 
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I forgot to mention, YEP totally worth it!  I'd do it again in a snap!



3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 10/23/06 8:52am Message 5 of 9
vettegurl
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Saginaw, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 78 silver anniversary
come on, be honest.
 
We all know you're not really asking if it was worth it.
 
you just wanted to brag.....LOL!
 
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3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 10/23/06 8:53am Message 6 of 9
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btw, in case you think I mean that braggin' is not a good thing,
 
when I lived in Texas we used to say
 
"if it's true, it ain't braggin' ".
vettegurl2006-10-23 08:54:22


3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 10/23/06 11:06am Message 7 of 9
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3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 10/23/06 11:22am Message 8 of 9
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
Somehow whenI first saw the title I was thinkinkung $3500.00 for a cigarette lighter.  Doh!!



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3500.00 lighter, worth it?

Posted: 10/23/06 12:15pm Message 9 of 9
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup
Me too ??  And I don't smoke?? Its a bling thingLOL spielman52006-10-23 12:16:44




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