Mighty Favog Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 The 409/348 was never used in the Corvette. No kidding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 9, 2016 Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2016 Those things are very nose heavy and overheat with factory parts. Just my opinion but you would be better off with a modified small block, easily beat that 72 454 smogger power plant and handle better in turns. I like the way you are thinking though. Wish i had a few of the rides i gave away when younger. LT1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Not many cars I miss in life or wish I had kept except one car, a 68 SS Camaro. It was no Yenko or number matching '69 Z/28, just an old 68 SS. I really wish I still had photos of it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Is that a true W code Vette? Look at the 5th digit of the VIN. If it's W then it's a true LS5 454 ci. The engine number last 5 digits should match the last 5 digits of the VIN if it's a matching numbers car. The HP ratings of all domestic cars tanked in 1971. The 454 in 1970 was rated with 390 or 465 HP options and those numbers were underrated. The 1972 454 was rated at a meager 270 HP. Food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Forget the 72, or an LT-1 How about a 1969.5 ZL-1 Corvette instead? Roger Edited July 9, 2016 by twistedcrankcammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) I believe Mighty Favog is referring to the lyrics, "Well I saved my pennies and I saved my dimes . . ." rather than suggesting that any Corvette came with a 409/348. Edited July 9, 2016 by DizRotus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I believe Mighty Favog is referring to the lyrics, "Well I saved my pennies and I saved my dimes . . ." rather than suggesting that any Corvette came with a 409/348. Makes sense, have not heard that song for eon's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Is that a true W code Vette? Look at the 5th digit of the VIN. If it's W then it's a true LS5 454 ci. The engine number last 5 digits should match the last 5 digits of the VIN if it's a matching numbers car. The HP ratings of all domestic cars tanked in 1971. The 454 in 1970 was rated with 390 or 465 HP options and those numbers were underrated. The 1972 454 was rated at a meager 270 HP. Food for thought. Not only that but the added weight takes a rather decent handling sports car and turns it in to a nose heavy pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 The HP ratings of all domestic cars tanked in 1971. The 454 in 1970 was rated with 390 or 465 HP options and those numbers were underrated. The 1972 454 was rated at a meager 270 HP. Food for thought. Yeah, I have thought of this. The car I actually end up with will likely have a modded 350. Not concerned about having a numbers matching machine. That car pictured was just for reference. Key requirements: side pipes, 4 speed manual, T-tops, rally wheels. I have a lot of time to think about this and am confident the right car will present itself How about a 1969.5 ZL-1 Corvette instead? LOL - YES!!! ...a little outside of my budget though, Roger. $100K+ Not only that but the added weight takes a rather decent handling sports car and turns it in to a nose heavy pig. Hadn't thought of the adverse effects of the added weight of the 454 BB. I just like the hood. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 MMmmm....Stingray....Yeessss...(He says in a diabolical voice).. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 The HP ratings of all domestic cars tanked in 1971. The 454 in 1970 was rated with 390 or 465 HP options and those numbers were underrated. The 1972 454 was rated at a meager 270 HP. Food for thought. Yeah, I have thought of this. The car I actually end up with will likely have a modded 350. Not concerned about having a numbers matching machine. That car pictured was just for reference. Key requirements: side pipes, 4 speed manual, T-tops, rally wheels. I have a lot of time to think about this and am confident the right car will present itself How about a 1969.5 ZL-1 Corvette instead? LOL - YES!!! ...a little outside of my budget though, Roger. $100K+ Not only that but the added weight takes a rather decent handling sports car and turns it in to a nose heavy pig. Hadn't thought of the adverse effects of the added weight of the 454 BB. I just like the hood. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ The big blocks always had a 3 degree rake on the shark style starting in 1968. Why? GM said without the rake it took 120 more horsepower to do 100 MPH. JJK JJK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You've read people recommend to others, to start with some Heresy's and then upgrade to Cornwalls...then upgrade to...??? I think you should buy yourself a VW Beetle, then upgrade to a Pinto, then upgrade to... Nah.... save the nickles and get the dream! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You've read people recommend to others, to start with some Heresy's and then upgrade to Cornwalls...then upgrade to...??? I think you should buy yourself a VW Beetle, then upgrade to a Pinto, then upgrade to... Nah.... save the nickles and get the dream! Now I'm worried that Cornwalls will explode in a rear end collision 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 What happens if a set of La scalas come up at $300? Surely you won't just walk by them, leaving them sad and lonely... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 What happens if a set of La scalas come up at $300? Surely you won't just walk by them, leaving them sad and lonely... DOH!!! ...if they are able to contribute to fund "Ramen Noodles" in the end - you betcha! Be hard to walk away from and they will have to be CHEAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 colterphoto1, on 08 Jul 2016 - 9:00 PM, said: that's a funny name for a car.. Maybe not if Matt buys it... love it !!! Missouri license plate # "RMN NDLS" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Is that a true W code Vette? Look at the 5th digit of the VIN. If it's W then it's a true LS5 454 ci. The engine number last 5 digits should match the last 5 digits of the VIN if it's a matching numbers car. The HP ratings of all domestic cars tanked in 1971. The 454 in 1970 was rated with 390 or 465 HP options and those numbers were underrated. The 1972 454 was rated at a meager 270 HP. Food for thought. Not only that but the added weight takes a rather decent handling sports car and turns it in to a nose heavy pig. I think it was in Y2K that the Vette was finally a 50/50 weight distribution vehicle. It was considered a huge improvement in cornering. Pardon if the term is wrong, but it was a front-mid-engine car. Transmission and axle blended together in the back like a beetle (transaxle). Big beefy wide tires in the back to "help" hook up and lower oversteer. And some pretty wide tires in the front to help reduce understeer. For looks and coolness I like the 67 most. I have never driven one, but I figure they handle like most other 60's muscle cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You've read people recommend to others, to start with some Heresy's and then upgrade to Cornwalls...then upgrade to...??? I think you should buy yourself a VW Beetle, then upgrade to a Pinto, then upgrade to... Nah.... save the nickles and get the dream! Now I'm worried that Cornwalls will explode in a rear end collision Haven't heard an exploding Pinto joke in years! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 colterphoto1, on 08 Jul 2016 - 9:00 PM, said: that's a funny name for a car.. Maybe not if Matt buys it... love it !!! Missouri license plate # "RMN NDLS" Apparently, this fellow needs a more powerful subwoofer to solve his crisis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 9, 2016 Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2016 Forget the 72, or an LT-1 How about a 1969.5 ZL-1 Corvette instead? Roger I shied away from the ZL1 and L88 as it would be in the $500,000 to 1mil range? Certainly more than a house. An LT-1 is very much in the realm of reality and one of their best small block packages, 350ci 370 hp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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