Cars > Challenges > “SmokeGray” Vs “GRTWHT”

SmokeGray89

M–55
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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GRTWHT

M–39
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia

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1989 Chevrolet Corvette

“SmokeGray”

1981 Porsche 928 Competition Pack

“GRTWHT”

Head to Head

About “SmokeGray”

I'm the second owner. I've owned it since 8/94. I always wanted a corvette and it took a few years to finally get this one. On the day I went to the dealer to take it for a drive on their test track it was only the second Corvette I had ever driven, I drove one a few weeks before that. Since I was selling my 69 Camaro and it was going to be my everyday car and my wife Jennie would have to drive it she needed to see how it felt. I had pulled over and she asked what was wrong and I told her she would have to do her own test drive because she had to make sure she felt OK driving it since it would be our second car. She was very reluctant to drive it, but finally agreed to take it around the test track. We didn't even get 25 yards with her driving when she said in a loud voice I like this, I really like this, and I knew I was finally going to get my Corvette.

About “GRTWHT”

This is my latest addition to the garage. It is quite rare being 1 of only 73 delivered to Australia in 1981, now 26 years old and in great shape. It was been well maintained by the previous owner. I have changed out a few items that were worn out on the car since owning it, I found these out because I drive the car like it was designed for, but it was nothing I wouldnt change on any other car. I'm forever cleaning this car, everywhere.I drive the car alot, and beleive in 'Drive it dont Hide it'. I have clocked up quite a few miles since August 2006 without any problems, it is my everyday car 4 days per week, and on the weekends for a run out in the country. It has so much grip, fantastic for high speed cruising.
Super Fast,smooth,agile,classy,agresive. It just drives beautifully.

Specs for “SmokeGray”

The factory rating on the engine are:
L98 350 5.7 245 HP and 335 LB/T.
Auto 700R4 Dana 36 3.07
Best time slip:
R/T: 005
60': 1.877
1/8 8.456
1/8 81.72 MPH
1/4 13.258
1/4 104.15

Top Speed 160 MPH est.
30 MPG Highway

Specs for “GRTWHT”

*4.5L All alloy SOHC injected V8 (10.0:1 240HP but has a little more)
*3 Speed Auotomatic Transaxle with Limited Slip differential
*'S' series Brakes
*16" 'S' series Wheels
*Corner Balanced to within 20Lbs
*Clarion SD Bluetooth sound system
*Adjustable rear ride height
*Passive rear wheel steering
*Power steering
*Airconditioning
*Power Brakes - Diaganally split
*Bronze tinted windows
*Power Windows
*Power & Heated Mirrors
*Leather Interior
*150MPH top speed

Factory Options for “SmokeGray”

Oil Cooler
Bronze Glass Roof Panel ( Current Top is Blue)
Electronic Climate Control
Performance Axle

Factory Options for “GRTWHT”

*Electric Sunroof
*Electric L/H exterior mirror
*Dark Brown Leather/Cloth Trim
*Side rub strips
*16" 'S' series Forged Alloy Wheels

Mods for “SmokeGray”

Accel Super Ram Manifold
SLP High Flow Runners
Ported Plenum
BBK 52 mm Throttle Body
24 lb Injectors
Edelbrock 255 Fuel Pump
Vortex Ram Air Intake
DUI Distributor
Magnecor 10 mm Wires
Crane 4224 Roller Cam
Crane Vale Springs
Comp Cam 1.6 Roller Tip Rocker Arms
Proform Polished Aluminum Valve Covers
March Power & Amp Pulleys
Air Pump Replacement Pulley
Hooker Headers & Y-Pipe
3" Straight Pipe ( No Cats)
Flowmaster Mufflers
Wood Dash
Chrome C6 Z06 Wheels
NITTO Drag Radials 315/35-17
Driller & Slotted Rotors
Greenstuff Pads
Transmission Cooler

Mods for “GRTWHT”

*Engine has a highly polished intake spider.
*Exhaust system 2.5"Mandrel bend system with free flowing mufflers.
*Ignition Timing altered.
*The rest of the car is all Factory Porsche 928 standard.