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Check out this incredible 1963 Chevrolet Corvette – it’s the World’s Fastest street legal corvette out there! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime project, that took more than 5 years and realized by Rod Saboury. But let’s get straight to the point – enjoy this mean machine, read the full article and check out the 100+ images in the gallery!
Design and Construction
The 5-year project was started in 2001. In the first 2 years, drawings, schematics, adherence to drag racing rules and local motor vehicle requirements were foremost in the preliminary design. Finding the correct car was also at the top of the “To Do” list. When the car was eventually found, it was delivered to Rod as a shell on a wooden pallet with no frame, the original VIN tags, clear title and a price tag of $800…It was Perfect! Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
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The body was sent to long time friend and fiberglass guru Frank Morawski where the body was stretched 12 inches in three places to maintain proportions. It was widened 3 inches in the rear, the quarter panels were raised 2 inches, a rear wing was recessed into the body and a functioning trunk was created that looked like it came from the GM factory. Overall, it was no easy feat requiring hundreds of man-hours. Great Job Frank. Read more ! Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
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The formidable task of the chassis construction was awarded to Lowdown Hotrods in Canada. A full chromoly double frame rail tube chassis built as per NHRA guidelines for a car capable of 200+ mph. LDHR was awarded Chassis Builder of the year for 2007.
Numerous designs were considered and the final creation is something to behold without the body in place. It was almost a shame to cover this unique frame design created by Lowdown Hotrods.Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
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The Michigan based engine shop of Mike Moran had the task of building the engine for Rod’s car. Mike originally designed a 400 SBC engine with big block heads and two 88mm Garrett Turbos to power the car. Mike also designed and built the computer needed to control the nearly 2200 original horsepower rating. In the 5 years since the original build, the engine has been replaced with a billet small block 427 engine currently rated at 2600 HP. Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
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Drag Racing Artist David Carl Peters designed the spectacular custom paint. The design consists of mirror-imaged graphics both inside and outside of the car.
Connery’s Custom Paint applied the final finish using House of Kolor Candy Brandywine with accents in candy neon with unique marbleized accents throughout the car. Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
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The Twin Turbo 2600 hp Street Legal 1963 Corvette
This car is now known all over the world as “The World’s Fastest Street Legal Corvette”. Here is what has been done, including updates, over the 5+ years since its completion.
- Certified NHRA and IHRA Pro Mod – 7.50 ET and faster featuring a chromoly double frame rail chassis by Lowdown Hotrods. Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
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- Certified NHRA and IHRA Pro Mod – 7.50 ET and faster featuring a chromoly double frame rail chassis by Lowdown Hotrods.
- Mike Moran 427 small block Chevy twin turbo engine producing 2600 HP and 1700 Ft Lbs torque. (The car has clocked times at 6.75 at 200 mph in Street trim, but will go faster.)
- 6 second ET cars are capable of reaching 0-60 mph in one second.
- MRE custom sheet metal intake manifold with billet runners
- Dart ‘Little Chief’ heads
- Custom ‘step’ headers by Larson Race Cars
- Dart ‘Billet’ block
- Twin 88MM Garrett Turbos
- Front drive Jesel distributor with Mag 44 cap custom designed by Mike Moran
- Big Stuff ‘Gen 3′ Pro SEFI
- Big Stuff traction control
- Racepak in dash UDX digital display
- Racepak V300 computer
- 9″ AFT triple disc clutch
- Trick Titanium bellhousing
- Lenco CS2 4 speed
- Custom 9 1/2″ ford sheetmetal funny car style ‘floater’ rear
- Strange axles and disc brakes
- Unique custom 8-gallon ice cooler tank located between rear tubs w/marine bilge pump that circulates ice water thru the chassis to the intercooler and back.
- Pressurized CO2 bottle to launch parachutes quickly into good air
- Powermaster custom made 210 amp alternator that produces 18.5 volts
- High volume Weldon fuel pump with one of a kind voltage reducer to slow pump down for street driving
- 16-volt battery system
- Car can still get 10-15 mph on pump gas!Source: http://www.musclevehicles.com
1963 Chevrolet Corvette 2600 HP- World’s Fastest Street Legal Corvettee
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