Axle Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am thinking very seriously of going for one of cowboy_bepops engine conversions. Probably the 4.7L TT. However.. Should i stick with my current Auto (and do manual conversion aswell), or go for a donor 6 speed and drop the engine in? Or should i just buy a Corvette Stingray?.. What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 If I had the money, I'd go for the Corvette, then buy something else. There are some nice classic motors out there for that sort of money, the vette isn't one of the good ones. I'm utterly unsold on the 2UZ conversion until one meets a UK dyno. Look forward to hearing Ed's progress, just hope he can get it to SRR to see how it fares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Go on then homer, which would you go for? I do love the Stingray C4 though. http://www.americancarsuk.com/Corvette_Stingray_black_XRT826X/Corvette_Stingray_index1.JPG. What dont you like about them homer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thats not a C4 is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 As homer im not convinced till i see one performing, i get mine back next week, come for a spin in that, i think you will be shocked how fast a T67 is with 550bhp/530ftlb. How about do a single on your car and buy this as another toy, id buy it myself if i had any more space on the drive. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/716024.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 As homer im not convinced till i see one performing, i get mine back next week, come for a spin in that, i think you will be shocked how fast a T67 is with 550bhp/530ftlb. How about do a single on your car and buy this as another toy, id buy it myself if i had any more space on the drive. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/716024.htm You can store it on my drive if you want mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 As homer im not convinced till i see one performing, i get mine back next week, come for a spin in that, i think you will be shocked how fast a T67 is with 550bhp/530ftlb. How about do a single on your car and buy this as another toy, id buy it myself if i had any more space on the drive. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/716024.htm Nice.. Hmmm.. The single is very tempting i must say. Thanks again for the offer JP. I will definately take you up on it if i head up your end. I may well do so before christmas actually. Camaro is a beast, but i wanted somthing a little more 'classical' while being uber reliable, if you catch my drift.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Camaro is a beast, but i wanted somthing a little more 'classical' while being uber reliable, if you catch my drift.. What about a nice E-Type? Restored one obviously ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 What about a nice E-Type? Restored one obviously ... The thought did cross my mind actually. But im not a massive fan of the styling if i am honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think you did show C3 Stingray on your pic. Beast with perfect lines My gf planning to get one at some stage, I did check prices in US and they seems to cost reasonable money. Here's better pics http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2106384&postcount=37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think you did show C3 Stingray on your pic. Beast with perfect lines My gf planning to get one at some stage, I did check prices in US and they seems to cost reasonable money. Here's better pics http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2106384&postcount=37 Sorry yeh typo C3 it is. Do you know much about their reliability? Probably better idea to have one imported then you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Get the big 7.2 V8 Manual. Ive been searching for one for two years and still to find one for sale in the uk Has anyone any idea of importing costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Get the big 7.2 V8 Manual. Ive been searching for one for two years and still to find one for sale in the uk Has anyone any idea of importing costs? I believe they were the 454 block. Thats exactly what i am wanting. Any idea what the costs are of nice examples? Time to research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I remeber looking a few years back and in the uk u could get a reasonable one for 10K Think i need to have another look tho. You will not get a 454 Manual over here. Maybe the odd auto but they generally only have the other block 5.7 (cant remeber number) The earlier ones look better imo late 60's to mid 70's i think. But thats still in the C3 shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-Corvette-Stingray-L82-Manual-yellow-targa_W0QQitemZ220305374974QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item220305374974&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Go buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Good find Wrong colour for me though.. I would look like a big pansy:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 500bhp ish think that'd straighten you out EDIT: 500bhp RWD in a terrible handling car, i think straighten just isnt the right word haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 EDIT: 500bhp RWD in a terrible handling car, i think straighten just isnt the right word haha Lol.. I would rather an original 7.2L TBH. But finding one will be the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 You'll have to import one from the states if thats what you're wanting. And with the state of the Dollar V Pound, its not worth it at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 You'll have to import one from the states if thats what you're wanting. And with the state of the Dollar V Pound, its not worth it at the moment Yeh i know. Thats the bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 have you had a look at the US Ebay? i usually persuse it for Mustangs, Corvettes and such and get anoyed at why i live in the UK where our classic cars are just no-where near as good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Yeh i have had a look at Ebay but it feels like alot of hassle with importing. Unless its done through a company such as Jurgens for example. Hmmmm.. Wonder if Jurgen can source them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 i have had that thought Hopefully he's reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 C3 Stingrays from 1969 to 1972 are the best looking ones imho. I would wait a little to pound/dollar situation improvement and get one imported from US (California or any other dry area). Engines are simple, massive and doesn't break really - I would compare those to v160 gearbox - tough and almost unbreakable They DO drink petrol tho, a lot... But sound and look will reward this small imperfection in overall beautiful car Edit: Oh, and parts are easy to obtain and cheap as chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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