Drove my fathers 427 corvette convertible today!

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 12:06 AM

My father just purchased a 2013 corvette 427 convertible with 900 miles on it and it went straight to our tuner for a cam and intake. He hasn't even driven it since he bought it, so he figured might as well void the warranty

it's the same exact color as mine, CGM, we ran against each other a couple times and it's really close, weather is cool and first and second gears we both spin. When we did hook up it was almost dead even. He dyno'd at 472 and I'm at 607. This car is amazing. The sound of that LS7 with a cam and the top down is a sound that I have never heard before, pure bliss and that crackle, oh man! I'll tell you what, chevy sure knows what they are doing.

Red Jewel RS · 03-26-2015, 12:14 AM

Nice! Pictures?

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 12:17 AM

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Nice! Pictures?

No, he just got it back today and it didn't even cross my mind and thinking back now, should of took a video too. I will soon, but it's a beautiful car. They only made this car for one year. It's basically a Z06 convertible

JCunningham · 03-26-2015, 12:24 AM

427 with a cam and only dynoed 472hp?

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

427 with a cam and only dynoed 472hp?

Yeah, we were hoping for more too. We thought we were going to get anywhere from 80-100 whp but didn't. Our tuner who is very reputable and has done work us multiple times on my car and my dads 06 GTO. He said possibly because the motor only has 900 miles on it. So we're going to do our best to break it in. We shall see

rebelyell22 · 03-26-2015, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

427 with a cam and only dynoed 472hp?

Yea, stock they put down like 440. Must be a very mild cam

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Yea, stock they put down like 440. Must be a very mild cam

Yeah, possibly. But I was surprised how hard it pulled and it kept up with me. Power to weight ratio is helping him out.

JCunningham · 03-26-2015, 01:02 AM

o i thought they put down more than that. Cam only or does he have long tubes

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

o i thought they put down more than that. Cam only or does he have long tubes

Cam and cold air intake only

v6sonoma · 03-26-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CALLAWAY11

Cam and cold air intake only

Need Long Tubes! lol

Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-26-2015, 03:07 PM

Where in Macomb are you? I grew up in Macomb and my mom still lives over around 21 and North Avenue.

Those are 2 amazing cars can't wait to see the pics of the vette!

gnturboray · 03-26-2015, 03:42 PM

The LS7 only came in the Z06 which didnt come in a converible?? Engine swap?

DRKS1D3 · 03-26-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gnturboray

The LS7 only came in the Z06 which didnt come in a converible?? Engine swap?

Wrong. There was a 427 edition in a convertible for 2013.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...nvertible-news

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

Where in Macomb are you? I grew up in Macomb and my mom still lives over around 21 and North Avenue.

Those are 2 amazing cars can't wait to see the pics of the vette!

Hey, I live around 16 and gratiot and my father is near new Baltimore. Where are you at now & thanks I love my car but after driving the vette makes you more aware of the differences in these cars. There is a heirarchy in the brand and I know where I'm at.

03-26-2015, 12:06 AM	#1
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	Drove my fathers 427 corvette convertible today! My father just purchased a 2013 corvette 427 convertible with 900 miles on it and it went straight to our tuner for a cam and intake. He hasn't even driven it since he bought it, so he figured might as well void the warranty it's the same exact color as mine, CGM, we ran against each other a couple times and it's really close, weather is cool and first and second gears we both spin. When we did hook up it was almost dead even. He dyno'd at 472 and I'm at 607. This car is amazing. The sound of that LS7 with a cam and the top down is a sound that I have never heard before, pure bliss and that crackle, oh man! I'll tell you what, chevy sure knows what they are doing. __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

03-26-2015, 12:24 AM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	427 with a cam and only dynoed 472hp? __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-26-2015, 01:02 AM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	o i thought they put down more than that. Cam only or does he have long tubes __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-26-2015, 12:14 AM	#2
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Nice! Pictures?

03-26-2015, 03:07 PM	#11
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Where in Macomb are you? I grew up in Macomb and my mom still lives over around 21 and North Avenue. Those are 2 amazing cars can't wait to see the pics of the vette!

03-26-2015, 03:42 PM	#12
gnturboray Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS LS3 LPE750 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 764	The LS7 only came in the Z06 which didnt come in a converible?? Engine swap?