Drove my fathers 427 corvette convertible today! - Page 2

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

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

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

Yep, I wasn't aware of this car either until I looked it up. The only made this car for one year

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

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

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

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Need Long Tubes! lol

Our tuner was saying there will not be much of difference by adding them.
But I'm sure he will add them eventually

kevinw · 03-26-2015, 10:03 PM

Hendricks dealer here had several of those 427 verts. I didnt know 2013 was the only year. They are decent cars

Destructo09 · 03-26-2015, 10:52 PM

Yep, I saw 427 non-z06 vettes locally here as well a couple years ago at the local chevy dealer.

14Black1LESS · 03-27-2015, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

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

Most of the stock LS7's Ive seen put down closer to 460 at the rear wheels but the range was usually 450-460.

ST1LE · 03-27-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gnturboray

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

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

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

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

Yeah, I saw one of these bad boys in the service line when I was at a dealership last.

menendez1293 · 03-27-2015, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CALLAWAY11

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

Actually the 427 vert is pretty far from being a Z06 convertible. The frame on the 427 vert is still the steel frame that was found in the base and grand sport C6 corvettes while the C6 Z06 had the aluminum frame. The 427 vert basically started its life as a Grandsport that got the Trans, engine and dry sump system from the Z06 that I believe also got carbon fenders.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-27-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CALLAWAY11

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.

Very cool. My in-laws live in New Baltimore, directly across the street from the fire hall. Currently I live just north of Memphis, our facility is in Memphis so its a nice close drive to work! My dad is at 15 & Harper now, so it sounds like we hang around in the same areas

Yes the vette is definitely a whole different animal!

CALLAWAY11 · 04-05-2015, 10:16 PM

We took the car out today. He cleaned and was able to take some pics.

CALLAWAY11 · 04-05-2015, 10:18 PM

1 pic at a time.

CALLAWAY11 · 04-05-2015, 10:20 PM

Carbon fiber hood

i2disturbedSS · 04-06-2015, 02:44 AM

Real nice and special. Is he keeping it for the long haul?

Also whenever you have time can you take pictures with both cars Camaro and Corvette?

SS PANTHER · 04-06-2015, 03:22 AM

My best friend has one also. They only made 126 in CGM. 2013 is the only year for the 427 heritage convertible. Mag ride and some huge 335's out back. My good friend and colleague owns the 458.

CALLAWAY11 · 04-06-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Real nice and special. Is he keeping it for the long haul?

Also whenever you have time can you take pictures with both cars Camaro and Corvette?

That's his plan. He is thinking thT this might be the last time you see 427 in corvette, only time will tell. And yeah, I can't wait to have the two cars together for a little photo shoot.

03-26-2015, 10:52 PM	#18
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Yep, I saw 427 non-z06 vettes locally here as well a couple years ago at the local chevy dealer. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

04-05-2015, 10:16 PM	#23
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	UPDATE Pics We took the car out today. He cleaned and was able to take some pics. Attached Images __________________ 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

04-05-2015, 10:18 PM	#24
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	1 pic at a time. Attached Images __________________ 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

04-05-2015, 10:20 PM	#25
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	Carbon fiber hood Attached Images __________________ 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

04-06-2015, 02:44 AM	#26
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,923	Real nice and special. Is he keeping it for the long haul? Also whenever you have time can you take pictures with both cars Camaro and Corvette? __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

03-26-2015, 10:03 PM	#17
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	Hendricks dealer here had several of those 427 verts. I didnt know 2013 was the only year. They are decent cars

04-06-2015, 03:22 AM	#27
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,713	My best friend has one also. They only made 126 in CGM. 2013 is the only year for the 427 heritage convertible. Mag ride and some huge 335's out back. My good friend and colleague owns the 458. Attached Images