Description
1973 Corvette bodied,built in 2009-12. This is a GT1 tube frame that will also fit into Vintage classes. solid 1975 corvette chassis with full nascar style cage and supports. All racing parts used (not converted street parts). $98,000 invested not including most labor. Independent rear suspension,near zero scrub front suspension. Chevy SB2.2 engine and Jerico 4 speed set up with overdrive. Chassis engineered by Jay Roese, auto engineer and motor built by TWE machine.
History
Not raced yet. Built by experienced racers and engineer.
Performance Data
Class: GT1,vintage
Weight: 2553 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: TWE machine
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Type: SB2.2
Displacement: 331
Horsepower: 605
Torque: 566
Induction: Holley 4bbl, highrise manifold
Heads: GM SB2.2. fully ported by Gibbs racing
Block: GM Bowtie
Main Caps: 4 bolt splayed
Crankshaft: Bryant
Connecting Rods: carillo
Pistons: CP domed
Camshaft: reed roller
Valves: Titanium
Valve Train: T&D rockers,CV pushrods
Clutch: QM
Pressure Plate: QM
Flywheel: QM
Exhaust: 4-2-1 stainless hand built
Total Time: Dyno time only
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ATL, Fuel Safe
Age: new
Capacity: 32
Fuel Pump: Holley electric
Fuel Type: 110 octane min.
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Aluminum dual cross flow
Water Rad Location: front
Water Pump: Howard Stewart
Electrical System
Ignition: Electromotive multicoil
Alternator: CV single wire
Battery: 16 volt with charger
Transmission
Manfacturer: Jerico
Type: 4 speed with overdrive 3rd
Gears: changable
Shifter: Hurst pro. setup at Gibbs racing
Trans Cooler: yes and pump
3rd gear setup as overdrive
Rear End
Manufacturer: Randy,s rears/GM
Type: GM Corvette
Cooler: yes and pump
Ratio: 4.10
Case: iron corvette racing HD
Differential: limited slip
Axles: HD custom
Converted from 10 bolt ring gear to 12 bolt (stronger)
Body
Construction: 1973 corvette with ACI turbo flairs. Fiberglass
Color: Black
Paint: enamel
Condition: very good
Flames on front just for fun
Chassis
Type: Fully caged corvette
Builder: TWE and Jay Roese
Material: steel
Finish: enamel
Condition: new
Front Suspension: unequal arm,near zero scrub and bump
Rear Suspension: Guldstrand 5 link independent,HD hubs and bearings
Shocks: Bilstien monotube coilovers, new custom valved