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5.7 L82 Engine, aluminum heads, roller rockers, headers, 4-speed, many new parts

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Coupe
  • Year: 1978
  • Mileage: 33723
  • VIN: 1Z8748S436091
  • Color: Silver
  • Engine size: L82
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Power Windows, Air Conditioning
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: 1978 corvette
  • Options: Leather Seats
  • Vehicle Title: Clean
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Description

Original horsepower 220, but with modifications has been increased.

Air conditioning does not work and driver door lock is not functioning properly.

The paint is better than average overall. The dark color trim has been repainted. The car performs well and is really fun to drive.


This is the background of what I have done to the car over the last nine years of ownership:


New tires

New radiator

New brake calipers

New radio antenna

New seat and foam to match the original design and color

New alternator

New starter

New headers

New straight through exhaust pipes

New mufflers

New battery

New fuel pump

New rear seal


Engine work:

New aluminum heads - 190cc runner 64cc

New push rods

New aluminum valve covers

New aluminum roller rockers 1.6 ratio

New single plane manifold

New distributor

New plug wires

New plugs

Reworked Rochester carburetor with increased secondary jets