1999 Chevrolet Corvette Highly Modified Street Legal Drag Car on 2040-cars
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 51,354
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Obviously traction became an issue. I experimented with tires and finally added a traction control system that shuts down cylinders based on slippage. That made the car much easier to handle but times were 1 to 2 tenths of a second slower than if I kept it straight without the traction control. The car was mini tubbed to allow for BFG's largest G-Force drag slicks. I also added special shocks on the front of the car that allows the nose to lift easier. So the traction control is still on the car and works very well and you can choose to use it or not.
In 2009 the LS7 block cracked, for a reason too hard to explain here but I'll be glad to explain in person or on the phone. Anyway, I took it back to DRM and it was rebuilt with the LSX block, a cast iron version of the LS7 block. It can still lift the front tires off the ground even with the additional 140 pounds on the nose and the 6.420 is a time was achieved in this configuration.
During the winter of 2010-2011 I decided to rebuild the drive train. I moved up to the FLP (Finish Line Products) level 7 transmission, the best they build and rebuilt everything that showed any wear. I didn't get the car back and on the track until the middle of the season and had some personal reasons that limited my racing. I did not race this car at all in 2012. All that being said, the car has only 5 - 10 runs on it since the drive train was rebuilt. This car is in excellent mechanical condition and is ready for a couple of years of racing without anything being done to it. It comes with two sets of drag slicks (MT and Hoosiers,) a rear set of BFG Drag Force radials, one set of street tires and the original rims. It also comes with both the solid color top and the smoked glass top, a car cover and an additional torque tube. The torque tube on the car is a beefed up version.
You can also see that the interior is all original and everything works, CD, cruise, tilt, electric seats radio whatever.
The reason I am selling it in such great condition is, like I said I didn't race in 2012, I do take it out to keep it lubricated every couple of months. I am 62 years of age, had a great time racing but I have 3 other fun cars and am now more into cross country trips in comfortable performance cars than drag racing. The car can be seen in Omaha, Ne. where it is currently stored.
I have lots of documentation on the car as well as Dyno records. If you wish to inquire more about the car, feel free to call me at 712-370-0123.
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