GM Performance's '70 Resto-Rod built for SEMA

[Kid Vette]

Courtesy DeWitts Radiator

 

[greg75vette]

Nice and clean. And they stole my wheels! :cussing:

 

[Kid Vette]

I like the hood and side gill treatment. Looks like carbon fiber T-tops?

 

[BangkokDean]

I like the hood and side gill treatment. Looks like carbon fiber T-tops?

:1st:very nice indead :drink:

 

[Kid Vette]

1971 Chevy Corvette Jimmie Johnson Concept is a modern classic

Resto-mod: Jimmie Johnson attends SEMA show with new '71 Stingray

 

[Kid Vette]

Are those custom upper A-arms?

 

[Kid Vette]

Are those custom upper A-arms?

After further examination they look like they are the Speed Direct control arms in the natural finish.

With Howe tall ball joints.

 

[Kid Vette]

After rewatching the video I can see they put the SharkBite rear suspension on as well. Rather surprised GM performance would go that route.

 

[69427]

After rewatching the video I can see they put the SharkBite rear suspension on as well. Rather surprised GM performance would go that route.

Between that and the air filter sitting right over the RH exhaust manifold, my engineering senses have a hard time taking this car seriously.

 

[greg75vette]

After rewatching the video I can see they put the SharkBite rear suspension on as well. Rather surprised GM performance would go that route.

Between that and the air filter sitting right over the RH exhaust manifold, my engineering senses have a hard time taking this car seriously.

A common issue with C3 LSx (and now current LTx) swaps is the intake. It gets hot under the hood and there's not convenient way to get a cold air intake without serious modification and/or a 1/4 mile of tubing. I think they stuck it there mostly for the look and to be different then the accepted, common solution of a single 90° bend in the direction of your choice.

I wonder if a heat shield would be help a bit. You'll cut down on the "new radiation source", but I don't see that avoiding the rest of the under hood heat that has plagued current setups.

As for the Sharkbite, we all know SEMA is a showcase for parts good and bad. All you need to do is sponsor a car and you'll get your product there. I was more surprised by the lack of Steeroids on the car. They must not have wanted to screw with oil pan clearance.