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'96 Chevrolet Corvette (Inside Reproduction '63 Sting Ray Coupe Body)
Owned by: Dan Gernstein, Omaha, Nebraska
Body
Reproduction '63 Sting Ray coupe body by A-1 Fiberglass, Omaha, Nebraska
Bodywork: And paint preparation by A-1 Fiberglass and Street Rods Only, Macon, Illinois
Paint: DuPont 2008 Chrysler Bright Silver metallic basecoat/clearcoat
Paint: Applied by Walker Street Rods, Macon, Illinois
Chassis
Frame: OEM '96 Corvette
Suspension: OEM C4 Corvette
Steering: OEM C4 Corvette rack-and-pinion, power-assisted
Brakes: OEM C4 four-wheel disc brakes (13-inch rotorsd in front, 12-inch rotors in rear), with ABS
Wheels: One-off custom wheels made for A-1 by EVOD Industries, 19-inch diameter in front, and 20-inch diameter in rear
Tires: General Exclaim UHP, 245/35ZR19 in front, 245/35ZR20 in rear
Engine
GM powertrain LT1 small-block V8
Displacement: 350 cubic inches
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Cylinder Heads: OEM LT1 cast iron
Ignition: OEM LT1 electronic
Induction: OEM LT1 sequential electronic fuel injection
Camshaft: OEM LT1 hydraulic roller
Exhaust: OEM LT1 exhaust manifolds, 2/1/2-inch exhaust/tail pipes and MagnaFlow mufflers
Horsepower: 300 @ 5800 rpm (Advertised)
Torque: 340 ft. /lbs. @ 4500 rpm (Advertised)
Transmission
GM 4L60E overdrive automatic
Shifter: OEM '96 Corvette, console-mounted
Rear End: Dana 36 differential
Interior
Customized '96 Corvette (made to fit inside split window body)
Modifications: Power windows and door locks added to C2 doors, custom armrest and dash, custom rear storage area
Seats: '05 C5 sport seats upholstered in Red Flame soft-side vinyl by Sky's Seat Cover Center, Fremont, Nebraska
Carpets: Dorsett original-style loop pile
Door Panels: Al Knoch Interiors' reproduction C2 coupe panels
Instrumentation: OEM '96 Corvette ( Digital speedometer, 0-6000 rpm tach with 5300 rpm redline, plus ammeter, oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges)
Sound System: OEM '96 Corvette Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo/CD
HVAC: OEM '96 Corvette