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Lee,

If the valves are still in adjustment(low miles) there wouldn't be too much of a "clatter", although you can always hear the difference between solids and hydraulics. Factory did offer power steering, no Hurst shifter(although a common addition back in the day). The mono leaf(monochromatic refers to "one color") spring is lighter although my F41 factory spring works pretty good.
Steve

 

You know, Lee, I'll bet your mechanic was informing you that you had roller lifters-these can be found on both solid and hydraulic cams. I'll bet yours are hydraulic.

 

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Possibly could have caused a pushrod failure, unlikely to cause connecting rod damage. Improper lifters/lash/etc will cause valvetrain distress and failure(and usually a poor running engine). Hydraulic roller cams have been used in engines that make very good power, so entirely possible. I removed the matching number engine from my 340hp 67 Corvette and bagged it for safekeeping. I obtained another correct 327 Corvette motor and had it stroked and modded. It ran nearly 500HP on the dyno using a hydraulic roller cam,ported alloy heads, extrude honed manifolds, 3" side exhaust, etc. It looks almost factory stock under the hood but has much greater power-revs instantly.

 

A larger diameter big block push rod could have been chewed-up/come apart in a small block guide plate?

 

Going back a bit, but recall setting solids w/the motor off - and having a spare set of valve covers w/an open top for hydraulics to keep the oil from flying around - though, didn't have to set those too much - mostly just at install or a repair.

 

ON the big block I think the feeler gauge was 24 and 28 thou intake and exhaust.
Had to set the valve clearance on the 1970 1/2 Camaro small block Z28 a few times to. The dealer built me a new motor on warranty when the tufftriding finish failed on the crankshaft. One of the dealership mechanics was a drag racer and he knew how to build strong small block Chevy motors! Worked perfect after that.
CH

 

Thanks for the on topic post...

 

A buddy of mine just said he was offered one of the first 70 production vehicles at invoice. Does that sound possible? If so, when would that delivery be?

 

John, are you sure it was not MSRP, and a bit of confusion?

 

Maybe the dealer thinks Laguna Blue with a stick shift will be a 'tough' sell.
CH

 

I can find out for sure later on today. He was offered it yesterday and is probably just looking to flip it. When flipping wouldn't he have to sell it for more than his cost plus the amount of taxes he originally paid?

 

So far some form of red (there are 2), some form of gray/silver (again 2 to choose from) are 1/2.

Then white, then blue then black followed by yellow and finally green.

I think white is the "new black".

They made all the special 500 launch editions in Laguna Blue. I don't think blue is going to be a tough sell or they wouldn't have done it.

 

Lee: Your blue car seen flying in Germany.


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Historically looking at 2011 and 2012 Corvette sales the various shades of blue like 'Supersonic' and 'Carlisle' account for between only 5% and 10% of Corvette sales. Not big numbers. The automatic transmission accounts for 65% of sales even with models like the Z06 and ZR1 only being available with a stick shift. ZR1 sales were very soft in 2012 with a little over 400 of that model sold for the year.
The early build 2014 Laguna Blue (all stick shift) Corvettes go against the trend of those numbers. The top selling Corvette dealers got these early blue Corvettes based on their sales record but had no say in the color or options. Only the first blue Corvette was built with an automatic transmission.
I personally like the Laguna Blue and how it accentuates the new exterior design details so clearly. Something that can't be said about the popular all black Corvettes...
CH
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do all cars fly at the hump in post 368? would more downforce solve that problem?

 

Yes.

No.

 

I own a Series 1 (1966) E-Type and my brother owns my father's 1961 Corvette. I know that Corvette so well as I worked on it and drove it throughout my youth.

There is no comparison in terms of handling. The E-Type is a ballerina, the Corvette is a truck (a live axle with leaf springs and drums all around will do that to you). I walk from my brother's car if it gets remotely twisty. He'll beat me straight line (2x4bbl, 270HP motor), but not by much. E-Type is a far better driving car IMHO.

You own a 1967, which has an IRS 4-wheel disc brakes. Big difference from a 1961 Corvette.

I agree - great motors, no doubt.

Again, you have a mid-years Corvette, I believe Lee said he owned a 53 or 54 Corvette...which drives like a bus (see my previous point). I know Lee owns a mid-year 'Vette as well, so not sure if he was speaking to that.

Still, a mid-year Vette weighs ~3,400 lbs, a comparable E-Type is ~2,800 - that's 600 pounds lighter...a lot of weight, which definitely impacts driveability...thankfully the Corvettes have way more power.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Corvette fan - especially the C2. It's definitely a world-class sportscar, and it's the car I wanted before I purchased the E-Type.

 

Was always more of a Chevy guy, but the Cammer is a bad ass motor...

I like it in this configuration:

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They're coming... pick from the factory
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