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  1. 06-14-2017, 04:14 AM #1
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    How To Beat a Corvette

    Apparently all that is necessary is to keep pushing them until they "go limp".

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  2. 06-15-2017, 01:03 PM #2
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    15 minutes? I can last longer than that....

    Seriously, that is lame!
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  3. 06-15-2017, 03:12 PM #3
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    Wow!!! https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-lawsuit.html
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    they should try air cooled.

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  5. 06-16-2017, 10:46 PM #5
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    http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/pro...system-basics/


    In hot climates, higher flow thermostats will drop temps more quickly than stock.
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  6. 06-17-2017, 06:16 AM #6
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    I'll stick to the basics !!! I ran mine with a leak in the radiator at the halfway up point. Never over heated, also not a zillion HP but man it just ran.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trdking View Post
    I'll stick to the basics !!! I ran mine with a leak in the radiator at the halfway up point. Never over heated, also not a zillion HP but man it just ran.

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    Very nice!!! I had a 66 Coupe with a powerglide back in the day! Fastest speed I ever reached was 138 on the speedo. I wish I still had it!!!
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    THis one is a dual quad 4 speed. I had a 65 or 66 as well. Bought it as a flipper. Sold it to a guy in Australia about 5 years back. I wish I still had her too. They have really gone up IMG_0041.jpgIMG_0042.jpg
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    The chrome bumper era was a good run. Anything after that can be considered disposable.

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  10. 06-18-2017, 05:50 AM #10
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    "How to beat a Corvette" -- Bump him and cut his tire.
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