1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions?

Jeff Kempton · 01-23-2015, 11:39 PM

While killing a winter evening surfing the used car ads, it occurred to me that '74-81 Corvettes are fairly common and relatively affordable. I know there are some fast Corvettes out there already, but if someone was looking to build a stocker which of these years might offer the best potential?

A quick look indicates that bodywise the '74-77, '78-79, and '80-81 models are basically the same so I would guess that the year claimed could be adjusted as needed. It also looks like 78-81 could be claimed with a nose and tail cover change. Other threads have indicated that the IRS rear can easily handle a stocker small block's torque, so that shouldn't be an issue with some upgrades.

Thanks in advance for any feedback on the pros and cons of these cars!

Jeff

Alan Nyhus · 01-24-2015, 01:22 AM

The '81 350/190 (285 factor) sure looks good to me...... -Al

PJ305 · 01-24-2015, 11:02 AM

The '80 305/180 rated @ 235 hp K/L/M

"80 350/190 rated @ 283 hp F/G/H

'80 350/230 rated @ 295 hp E/F/G

None of the above are the best choice for there respective class, but it gives you options if someone bombs one of the hp ratings.

Gary Parker · 01-24-2015, 11:46 AM

There no good corvette to build... lmao

ZenzenRacing · 01-24-2015, 11:51 AM

I think our 78 is a very good combo, and with the P&M engine.

terry1 · 01-24-2015, 04:04 PM

Hi Jeff.Jim Marshall ran good numbers in his Corvette.Not sure the year,
possibly late 70's.
I don't believe he runs it now,but, possibly, would be a good guy to contact.
Terry K

jims5600 · 01-24-2015, 04:40 PM

Terry if I remember correctly he had a 78

Danny Ashley · 01-24-2015, 05:41 PM

Jim's Corvette was a 1981 now owned by Chuck Weber and it's still fast.

01-23-2015, 11:39 PM	#1
Jeff Kempton Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 238 Likes: 1,043 Liked 66 Times in 30 Posts	1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? While killing a winter evening surfing the used car ads, it occurred to me that '74-81 Corvettes are fairly common and relatively affordable. I know there are some fast Corvettes out there already, but if someone was looking to build a stocker which of these years might offer the best potential? A quick look indicates that bodywise the '74-77, '78-79, and '80-81 models are basically the same so I would guess that the year claimed could be adjusted as needed. It also looks like 78-81 could be claimed with a nose and tail cover change. Other threads have indicated that the IRS rear can easily handle a stocker small block's torque, so that shouldn't be an issue with some upgrades. Thanks in advance for any feedback on the pros and cons of these cars! Jeff

01-24-2015, 01:22 AM	#2
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? The '81 350/190 (285 factor) sure looks good to me...... -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

01-24-2015, 11:02 AM	#3
PJ305 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 137 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? The '80 305/180 rated @ 235 hp K/L/M "80 350/190 rated @ 283 hp F/G/H '80 350/230 rated @ 295 hp E/F/G None of the above are the best choice for there respective class, but it gives you options if someone bombs one of the hp ratings.

01-24-2015, 11:46 AM	#4
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 529 Likes: 368 Liked 425 Times in 56 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? There no good corvette to build... lmao __________________ Gary Parker 1617 STK

01-24-2015, 11:51 AM	#5
ZenzenRacing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 263 Likes: 270 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? I think our 78 is a very good combo, and with the P&M engine.

01-24-2015, 04:04 PM	#6
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? Hi Jeff.Jim Marshall ran good numbers in his Corvette.Not sure the year, possibly late 70's. I don't believe he runs it now,but, possibly, would be a good guy to contact. Terry K

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jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? Terry if I remember correctly he had a 78

01-24-2015, 05:41 PM	#8
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? Jim's Corvette was a 1981 now owned by Chuck Weber and it's still fast.