Category: Corvette

Gil’s Torch Red 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is in the shop to get transformed into an unsuspecting naturally aspirated killer! Up first, Louis is installing a 700bhp, 440cid/7.2L long-block from Golen Engine Service based on an RHS – Racing Head Service Aluminum Race engine block, loaded with MAHLE 4.125″ forged pistons, Callies Performance Products Comp Star connecting rods, Callies Dragon Slayer 4.125″ crankshaft, Trick Flow Specialties LS7 based CNC ported cylinder heads with Pac Performancevalve springs & titanium retainers, COMP Cams custom camshaft, Melling Performance Parts engine oil pump, then he’s installing an MSD Performance Atomic Air Force intake manifold, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stainless Works long-tube headers, Halltech Systems, LLC KillerBee II intake system, aluminum propeller shaft, ZR1 couplers, Level-V T56, and Stage-III differential from RPM Transmissions, Mantic Clutch USA 9000-series twin-disc clutch & flywheel assembly, a custom return-style fuel system utilizing components from Racetronix, Fragola Performance Systems, Radium Engineering, DeWitts Radiator crossflow aluminum radiator, with all the odds-and-ends to bring it all together.

Michael brought us his pristine LeMans Blue Metallic 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 to address the LS7’s infamous valve drop issues, and also add another ~100whp worth of naturally aspirated power in the process! Up first, John installed a set of CNC ported cylinder heads from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, custom billet-core camshaft from Cam Motion, push rods from COMP Cams, fasteners from ARP, all new OEM GM gasket, seals, fluids, and timing components (along with a C5R timing chain), with a set of long-tube headers from Stainless Works to top it all off.

Tyrone brought us his ridiculously pristine Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic 2005 Chevrolet Corvette from Maryland for not only more power, but also more visual appeal under the hood! Up first, we brought the MSD Performance Atomic AirForce intake manifold, Halltech Systems, LLC cold-air intake system, and Holley Performance Products valve covers over to Seamus at Concept Colors to have each component perfectly paint matched.

From there, Archer carefully installed each component onto the LS2 engine, then she went over to Vlad to get dialed in on the dyno via HP Tuners. Through the automatic transmission, Vlad was able to extra 403.22whp and 402.69lbft! Pretty strong numbers for the modifications performed, considering that stock LS2/automatic C6s normally baseline around 335whp/335lbft. Definitely a difference that Tyrone will notice, both from behind the wheel, and under the hood.

Keith’s ProCharger F-1A equipped 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is in for some attention! While she’s pumping out plenty of horsepower, portions of the drivetrain weren’t exactly up for the task of managing the output. This round, we’re replacing the damaged torque tube, installing a carbon fiber driveshaft from Driveshaft Shop designed to delete the rubber guibo couplers, adding driveline support components from East Coast Supercharging, and adding 70A durometer polyurethane mounts to keep the drivetrain firmly mounted, while maintaining acceptable NVH levels.