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What do you think about the C3 suspension?
The C3 suspension was designed in '59 and '60. For a '60 car they handle great and ride good taking in to acount the desire to have great handling. :thumbsup: Compaired to a modern vehicle designed around current tire technolgy it sure is classic.
Should I buy a C3 or a C4?
Its going to be a sportscar, and therefore should handle like one, after some 'upgrades'. the c3 definitely has the pride of ownership, and looks. C4, is going to be out of the box performance.
Is the C3 a good daily driver?
The C3 is just a money pit, not a good daily driver and before anyone flames me I have been working on mine for 14 plus years putting in 10's of thousands to get it where it is today.
What do you think about the C3's?
I really like the body of the c3's. To me, this is going to be a sports car. Its not supposed to be easy to drive, but it should have controllable performance.
Do C3 Corvettes handle well?
If you think about it, C3 Corvettes represent a great value for driving fun. The Chevrolet small-block V-8 is a consistent performer that is inexpensive to maintain, and while the C3 is perhaps a little nose heavy, it still handles reasonably well.
What is the most powerful C3 Corvette?
Despite the many engine innovations over the generation, that 435 hp Big-Block 427 was the most powerful engine the C3 saw.
How much HP does a C3 Corvette have?
The small blocks available were the 350 cu in (5.7 L) base engine, which dropped to 270 hp (201 kW), and the high performance LT-1, now listed at 330 hp (246 kW). The LS5 454 cu in (7.4 L) motor was carried over and produced 365 hp (272 kW).
What is the fastest stock C3 Corvette?
However, the Corvette C3 Stingray was the fastest model built by the American manufacturers during this time. These models produced 370 horsepower, a top speed of 134 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 5.9 seconds.
Is a C3 Corvette a muscle car?
The Corvette C3 is the third generation Corvette and the second time Chevrolet branded its high-end muscle car the Stingray. Produced between 1968 and 1982, the C3 went through numerous changes, including a drastic diminution of its power output.
Why are C3 Corvettes so cheap?
As to why there are affordable C3s to be found, in simple terms one reason is that GM built more than half a million of these cars. Many were taken care of since new, while others have some degree of restoration work on them. That means there's still ample supply of good examples.
How much HP can a stock C3 Corvette handle?
End of dialog window. If you rebuild/refresh the driveline pieces, they should live fine. a 454 can make 500/500 with a mild cam . if it is a original big block vette it should handle it .
What year is the best C3 Corvette?
Many automotive critics agree that the 1976 Corvette is one of the best-looking model years of the C3-generation.
What year Corvette has a 454?
1970 brought with it more extroverted styling for the C3, as well as a fresh face for big block fans: the 454. Dubbed the LS5, it was good for 390hp and proved to be a popular option, one that is much easier to find as a collector than the comparatively few L88 and L89 models.
How fast can Corvette C3 go?
C7 CorvetteC1 CorvetteC3 Corvette (after oil crisis)Engine:5.4-liter V-85.7-liter V-8Power:360 horsepower230 horsepowerTop speed:140 mph125 mphJul 29, 2019
What year of the C3 Corvette was fastest?
1972 Stingray C3 Corvette Is Fastest in Track Test.
What is the fastest stock Corvette ever made?
Top-speed testing in Papenburg, Germany, produced a top track speed of 212 mph for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, making it the fastest production Corvette ever.
How much power can STOCK crank handle
I just have a quick question as the title says how much HP can the STOCK crank handle? The reason I'm asking is because i am rebuilding my engine but i want a forged crank but i can not even find a Stock forged. All i can find are the stroker kits. I don't want to do that.
Re: How much power can STOCK crank handle (KrazyS0b)
What kind of power figures are you looking for? I cant see you needing a forged crank until 600-700+ hp... if that. The crank is not a weak point for the SR.
Re: How much power can STOCK crank handle (lifewater)
yea i was lookin at mid to high range 400-600 anywhere in there. Of course depends on turbo i get and everything. i was thinking about getting GT3582.
Re: How much power can STOCK crank handle (KrazyS0b)
a friend of mine was some what in the same situation as you he didnt want to stroke his S2k so what he ended up doing is sourcing a stock crank and 'cryo freezing the crank" i cant remember the name of the company that does it but you should look in to it its not expensive i think they only charged my buddy like 275 for the dip
Re: How much power can STOCK crank handle (DETonatros)
I've seen over 600 on a stock crank so I don't think you need to worry about it. 400-600 is a HUGE range of power, and requires vastly different parts as well as budget to get you there. What are you actually planning to do with the car?
Re: How much power can STOCK crank handle (the converted)
On the Mazworx site they say the stock crank has been proven to 1400 hp. There is absolutely no need in considering replacing it unless it is damaged or something.
Re: How much power can STOCK crank handle (Seishuku)
Uh Huh Pretty much all of them are these days. Only reason to get a different one is to change stroke or radical lightening.
