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Cars > Challenges > “The 70 RIV” Vs “Forte”

 

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Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Canada

 

1970 Buick Riviera Base

“The 70 RIV”

2011 Kia Forte EX

“Forte”

 
Photo of: 1970 Buick Riviera
Photo of: 2011 Kia Forte
 

Head to Head

 

About “The 70 RIV”

I picked this car up on 11-12-11 it runs but did not drive. after getting it home found out the torque converter bolts fell out so i got new one and drive like a dream
check out the video of the dual carbs first start

About “Forte”

replaced the Vibe with this car.

 

Specs for “The 70 RIV”

455 370 hp 510 lb-tq
2.93 Rear Gear Rato
Open Rear End
TH400 3 Speed Auto

Weight: 1986 kg (4,378.4 pounds)
Overall length: 5480 mm (215.7 inches)
Overall width: 2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall height: 1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Wheelbase: 3030 mm (119.3 inches)

Second generation
Model years 1966–1970
Assembly Flint, Michigan, United States
Body style 2-door hardtop
Layout FR layout
Platform E-body
Engine 455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8
Transmission 3-speed ST-400 automatic

Specs for “Forte”

2.0L,6 speed auto with tap shift.156 hp.

 

Factory Options for “The 70 RIV”

AM/FM Radio
Power Windows
Drum Brakes Front and Rear
Electric Fuel Pump (yes, they only had it for 69 and 70)
6 Way Power Bench Seat
Tilt Colom
Clock In Dash

Factory Options for “Forte”

heated seats,power windows,power door locks,bluetooth,usb port and i pod.heated w/washers,heated mirrors,6 speakers system,alum.wheels,4 wheel disc brakes.added factory rear deck spoiler and vent shades.turn signals in the mirrors.

 

Mods for “The 70 RIV”

18 chrome rims
Offenhauser dual carb intake
Hood Mounted Tach Off a Buick GS 455
2 600cfm Edelbrock Carbs
Mr Gasket Street Scoop
Accel Plug Wires
Accel Distributor Cap
Lokar Throttle Linkage
Stage 1 GS Heads
B&M 2500 Stall
Chrome Tri Bar Trim Covers over the Head lights
13 gal stanless steel fuel cell in truck
Mr Gasket inline fuel pump

Mods for “Forte”

installed g-force computer chip and K&N cold air intake.black chrome 5 spoke alum.wheels

 

Photo Albums 1 – 2 of 2

Cover photo of mods album
mods
Photos: 30
Cover photo of the beast album
the beast
Photos: 16
 

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Photo Albums 1 – 1 of 1

Cover photo of FORTE album
FORTE
Photos: 13
 

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Points for The 70 RIV Total Votes Points for Forte
40 9 5

 

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