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1964 Corvette with a LT1 V8

1964 Corvette with a LT1 V8

Barry Blomquist has owned six C7 Corvettes, four C8 Corvettes, and several LSx-swapped hot rods. So when he purchased his second 1964 Corvette, it went to Roadster Shop for a complete makeover and modern powertrain. In the engine bay the company installed a naturally aspirated 6.2 L LT1 V8 crate motor capable of 460 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. The motor features forged steel crank, forged rods, aluminum pistons, nodular iron main caps, 242/244 camshaft, and custom exhaust headers. Behind the V8 is a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission and 9-inch independent rear end. Everything is supported by a modified Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with a fully independent suspension and Baer Extreme six-piston calipers and 14-inch drilled/slotted rotors. The car rides on Forgeline RS6 centerlock wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires (295/30, 335/30). You can read more about this amazing Corvette at The Block or view more photos in the build album.

6.2 L LT1 V8 with custom exhaust headers in the engine bay of a 1964 Corvette

1964 Corvette with a LT1 V8

1964 Corvette with a LT1 V8

1964 Corvette with a LT1 V8

interior of a 1964 Corvette

interior and seats of a 1964 Corvette

Dakota Digital gauges in a 1964 Corvette

modified Roadster Shop chassis going under a 1964 Corvette

Source: The Block and Roadster Shop (build album)

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