Jedi Made me - The 1980 Corvette Stingray Build
 

Since it seems we have some closet piston heads here - I have been asked a few time for pics.

So here is the thread about it yo!!!

I didn't get pics of the initial tear down - but I think you can see where we went to....


THIS IS BAD!!!!! If your lifters look like this - then you have problems...:spank:
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See my to-do list; stay organized.
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Interior - awaiting new carpet, dash and seats - thinking autometer for new gauges.
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Motor - Light Street Cam, 62cc heads, 600 cfm Carb, New Manifold, Water Pump, Timing Chain, Headers, Torque Converter....aiming for 400+ nasty horsepower and 450 lb/ft of earthshattering torque.
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It makes it easy when the paint and body are shot to sh*t from the get go... hehehe

subscribing...

I like where this is going!

That engine bay has plenty of room for a 20b.:) jk

Car looks like it has some really good potential.

Yeah - this one should be pretty fun; I think we are going to get a real monster out of this.


Even though............. it's AUTO - DUH DUH DUHHHHHH!

wow...good ruck..

i was so close to buying a similar stingray....white with red interior....damn sexy

bag of ruffles on the hood FTW


I dont know what my future project car will be, but after hanging out with muscle car guys again, my days of wanting a GTO are coming back hardcore

that's going to take some serious effort

It will take some effort - but after working on the RX8 for a year; this feels like a vacation.. I can actually get my fat hands where they need to be!

+1...

Once more cool thing - this is the first time that I will actually have to modify the hood to fit a motor in a car.... I am so excited!!! HAHAHA

THe Land Cruiser don't count since that was done because I thought it would be funny.

What happened to the Land Cruiser?
subscribing as well...

I believe the land bruiser was left behind in the desert.

Glad you got the thread up Kane, this thing should be a monster when you're done.


P.S. love the thread title. It's amazing what a little Jedi Mind Trick can get ya. :D:

We built it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9V0zpaqpFY

Then we broke it (well at least the tires) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCsja7hTRQ

Then we left it in the desert - (Customs FTL!!!)

YES!!! I'm liking this thread.

Keep us up with the progress.

Update - new cam is in! FYI - you must disconnect fuel pump before taking cam out... DER!!!!!

We need to get a new timing cover; the heads and the IM and then we can time the cams. Old school tuning is gay; I miss the software HEH.

Headers are wrapped and ready to go.

It cleans the engine of dirt and grime....
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It needs to take the fuel pump out before the camshaft or else it is kind of hard to pull it out. It may be slightly retarded....
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It buys offerings for the car gods...
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It only uses roller rockers......and it buys the heads preassembled so as not to F*ck up the valves.
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It knows the engine must be able to breathe!!!
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Out with the old...
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It still has lots of crap to do......
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This is awesome Kane. Looks like a bit of fun indeed. Gonna be a tire roaster.

damn Kane, this is awesome! Nice To Do list

Interior is being shipped. New Black Dash, Carpet, etc...

We finally setttled on a black on black design theme with chrome accents - think Rush Hour Vette...

LIGHT IT ON FIRE!! SET IT OFF! ARGGG MY EYES!!!

jk :D

I luv stingrays, my uncle restores and sells them, goes for 5-8k one in good nick :D

if you need any parts Ill ask him for ya ^^

Taj is back...... ahhhhhhh :)

I'll let you know if we hit any snags; but so far so good - shopping for this thing is soo much easier than the RX8.

Too many parts for me. But very cool build!

I suppose that all costs about $500 for the whole engine too. :banghead:

Shopping for almost any other car is easier than shopping for the 8.:lol2:
This build looks fun. Stingrays are awesome. I'll definitely be subscribing.