John And Cory Black's V8 Coupe - Moon Township, Pennsylvania
2017 - "Before"
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2020 - "After"
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It's called the corVin8er. A Google search will give a link to the February 2012 HOT ROD magazine article telling the story of building the car with my son, Cory. It is a 1966 Monza It has a built 383 Chevrolet small block stroker with a Corvette C5 differential mated to a Powerglide automatic transmission. The rear end center section is a quafe. it uses Corvette halfshafts with CV joints. It has had the front end worked over to correct the Akerman and I added power steering. Four wheel disc brakes with Willwood up front and Cadillac Eldorado in the rear.
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Clark's v8 springs front and back. Cut one coil all around with Koni shocks. Has worked out to be a great set up for autocross, drag racing and the occasional cruise night. It's a bit stiff but very responsive. I've recently updated to a 427 small block and can't wait till it's broken in to see the change.
November, 2014 Update
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This past summer the corVin8er received some love in the form of a full roll cage and a small block 427. The engine is a fairly radical replacement for the 383 and the car is simply amazing to drive. A bulkhead with a polycarbonate window replacing the previous engine cover now displays the gem sitting in the back seat. You have to love it when people call you crazy.
March, 2015 Update
A quick update. The corVin8er received new steering this past winter. Self engineered rack and pinion with zero bump steer. It is a center takeoff rack off a 1995 intrepid. I was able to mount it in a way that I was able to run the steering shaft without cutting any thing. Test drives are very encouraging. Soon to track test it.
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December, 2016 Update
This winter working on making a fiberglass hood, new bigger headers and a new bigger carb. Make it light and let it breathe.
May, 2017 Update
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Just a quick summer 2017 update. I was able to get a 60 pound weight savings with fiberglass hood and deck lid. I opened up the front ducts for a bit more airflow when stationary.
2018 CORSA Convention
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May, 2019 Update |
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This winter I worked on updating the CorVin8er to 315/30/18 front and 335/30/18 rear tires. Fabricated and installed steel flairs and also adapted and installed a Chevy truck brake hydroboost. What a difference these mods have made!
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March, 2020 Update
In preparation for the 2020 race season the CorVin8er has seen a few updates. Most significant of which are: Holley Sniper EFI, FiTech Gforce collector tank and HP pump, refined power steering system, new seats, and redistribution of components for better weight balance.
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November, 2020 Update
September, 2024
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