Cars > Challenges > “The 70 RIV” Vs “Red Lightning”
1970 Buick Riviera Base
“The 70 RIV”
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
“Red Lightning”
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 “Red Lightning”
Bought the car back in October 2012 for only $1,500. It's in good solid condition. It is a project 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 “Red Lightning”
305 CI V8 4 Barrel carburetor 155 Horsepower and 245 ft.lbs torque (engine code LG4), 700R4 Automatic Transmission
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 “Red Lightning”
A/C, T-Tops, Power windows, Power door locks, Power hatch release, Power driver seat, Rear, window defogger, Intermittent windshield wipers, Tilt steering column, Cruise Control with speed resume, Interior dome map lights, Rear cargo light, Split folding rear seat back, Rear locking cargo storage cover
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 “Red Lightning”
Panasonic AM/FM CD MP3 stereo, Sony Xplod 4x6" dash speakers, Sony Xplod 6x9" rear sail panel speakers, Pioneer 10" Subwoofers with a Dual 400 watt amp.
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for The 70 RIV | Total Votes | Points for Red Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 5 |
Cars > Challenges > “The 70 RIV” Vs “Red Lightning”
