Ridetech 48 Hour Corvette Build Thread

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm going to start this thread and keep updating it as parts arrive and ideas come up. The build dates are set for March 10th-12th.


This will be our second "48 Hour" build. The first, being the "48 Hour Camaro", was a very successful project that showed there are parts available (by multiple companies), that truly are "bolt-on". We started off with a bone-stock, 67 Camaro on day 1. By then end of the 2nd day, we had a monster, on the road and track. For information on that build, here's a link - http://www.ridetech.com/48hourcamaro/


This build will be the same style build (except we're using an eBay purchased '72 Corvette, this time!), a group of guys, a room full of parts, and three 16 Hour work days. The entire build will streamed live on YouTube, with manufacturer specific question and answer sessions and interviews throughout. As the C3 is disassembled, the parts that are not being reused, will be available for purchase on eBay. Once the car is done...we're take the car straight to the track! Below, I have the rendering, list of companies that are in on the build, and the new logo.







This build can also be followed at http://www.ridetech.com/48hourcorvette/.

[andrewb70]

I'll be tuning in!

Andrew

[rayy]

I will as well. I have a 72 should interesting.

[howehot]

I think we should do a 6 hour Tigercage install on a certain Monte Carlo. Just saying.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I will as well. I have a 72 should interesting.

I'll be tuning in!

Andrew

I doubt you'll be disappointed! It should be a very good show.

I think we should do a 6 hour Tigercage install on a certain Monte Carlo. Just saying.

I'll throw that suggestion out there!

[benno505]

so many chevies around, i would be more impressed if it was a mopar or something different, maybe next in line guys?

[woodside783]

i will tune in for sure
ls power?

[Josh@Ridetech]

The 48 Hour Corvette will be equipped with a ridetech Level 3 Coil Over Suspension System.



Front Suspension Features:

Tubular StrongArms for optimized strength and proper alignment
Taller ridetech spindles optimizing camber gain for better handling
Billet steering arms eliminate bump steer and optimize Ackerman angles
Tru Turn steering linkage for proper steering geometry
StrongArms feature Integrated Caster Slugs for easy alignment
Delrin control arm bushings offer stable, smooth, and quiet bushing movement
Rear MuscleBar keeps the car flat with added tuning adjustable link mounts
TQ Series Mono-Tube Coil-Overs add tunability and improve ride and handling on the street and track.



Rear Suspension Features:

Tubular cross-member allows easy rear end removal and improves strength
Offset fabricated trailing arms offer more tire clearance and increased strength and durability
Relocated camber links optimize camber gain for better handling
Rear MuscleBar keeps the car flat with added tuning at adjustable link mounts
TQ Series Mono-Tube Coil-Overs add tunability and improve ride and handling on the street and track.

[Josh@Ridetech]

For those of you wondering about the powerplant…..

LS7 427 CID 650 HP 11.5 CRATE ENGINE with LS7 HEADS.

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering was founded over 42 years ago and is a globally recognized brand in the performance engineering industry. The company offers engine building, engine and chassis tuning components and installation for vehicle owners; component product development; services to manufacturers, aftermarket and original equipment suppliers; prototype and preparation of product development vehicles; late product life-cycle performance improvements; durability testing; and show and media event vehicles.



Lingenfelter LS7 427 CID 650 HP
11.5:1 compression ratio 93 octane fuel
• GM LS7 7 L aluminum block
• JE forged aluminum pistons high tensile 2618 T6 alloy
• Total Seal Premium file fit rings
• Callies 4340 forged steel Dragon Slayer crankshaft -58x reluctor
• Oliver 4340 billet steel 6.125 I beam connecting rods
• Clevite heavy duty HN rod bearings
• Federal-Mogul Speed-Pro heavy duty main bearings
• Lingenfelter LS 3 bolt cam conversion kit (L200175307)
• GM crank gear & HD timing chain
• Lingenfelter GT21 hydraulic roller camshaft (L210146006)
• GM LS7 dry sump oil pump
• GM keyed harmonic balancer
• GM LS7 lifters, lifter guides
• Corvette LS7 dry sump aluminum oil pan
• C6 Corvette valley cover, valve covers
• C6 Corvette rear cover
• Multi-layer steel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets
• GM head bolts, crank bolt
• Lingenfelter CNC ported & polished LS7 cylinder heads
• LPE Ferrea double valve spring kit (L230036006)
• GM LS7 2.205 diameter titanium intake valves
• GM LS7 1.615 diameter hollow stemmed sodium filled exhaust valves
• Competition Cams HD pushrods
• GM LS7 roller rocker arms, rocker arm stands, bolts
• LS7 Corvette composite intake manifold – fuel rails
• 90 mm throttle body, electronic
• 50 lbs/hr at 58 psi (4 bar) fuel injectors
• LS7 coils
• Magnacor spark plug wires
• LPE logo Koolsox wire protectors
• LS9 iridium spark plugs
• Lingenfelter Precision Built Engine certificate of authenticity
Component Preparation:
• All internal parts de-burred, hand washed & inspected
• Pistons, pins and connecting rods are pin fit
• Crankshafts – computer balanced to .2 grams per inch
• Chamfered oil holes & bearing surfaces micro polished
• Cylinder Block align hone checked / machined
• Precision honed on a Rottler HP6 with torque plates
• Hand de-burred, bolt holes are checked and re-tapped
• Cylinder heads precision 3 angle valve job to maximize flow & provide extended life
• CC checking chamber size for correct compression, surfacing to insure deck flatness
• Deburring, pressure testing, professional assembly, setting spring height
• Checking all tolerances
• Professional assembly & blueprinting
 


 

[TwinSting]

Looking forward to the build. Thinking of building a C2 with your parts on it soon.

By the way tell Bret to call me, this thing needs some custom badges. lol

[wendell]

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking forward to the build. Thinking of building a C2 with your parts on it soon.

By the way tell Bret to call me, this thing needs some custom badges. lol

Will do! lol

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.

The "bolt on" pieces that make these cars perform like a modern sports car is what the build is really trying to showcase, by multiple companies. It works well for many companies because there are many people that like the same cars. The 48 Hour Camaro project worked very well in the past, now it's time for a new build!

[Josh@Ridetech]

One of the major areas where any 1972 vehicle will need improvement is in the braking department. The 48 Hour Corvette is no exception… in fact it might be the poster child example for the too much go and not enough whoa.

With “tiny” oem disc brakes on all 4 wheels bringing this car to a stop can a challenge under “normal” driving and this car is destine to see a significant share of what most civilians would describe as “abnormal driving”. So clearly something has to be done.

Thanks to Baer Brakes, after the 48 Hour clock ticks off, the Corvette will be riding on some serious state of the art stopping power. When we contacted Baer, we were found out we weren’t quite ready yet to get the stuff on a brown truck heading to Jasper.



14″ Front Extreme+ Brake System
This system features the 6S 6-piston Monoblock caliper mounted to a 14″ 2 piece slot, drill, zinc plated rotor. Baer systems include stainless steel brake hoses as well as calipers that have D.O.T compliant dust and weather seals. Quality SKF or Timken bearings used, along with NAS high grade stainless hardware for our pre-assembled 2-piece rotor. The 6S and 6R (R-Spec) calipers are Baer’s Flagship offering, and are built out of a single piece of US sourced 2618 forged aluminum.



14″ Rear Extreme+ Brake System with Park Brake
This system features the 6S 6-piston caliper mounted to a 14″ 2 piece slot, drill, zinc plated rotor. Baer systems include a unique billet backing plate that not only acts as a caliper mount, but also houses the bankisa (1-piece) park shoe. This is a more modern (better working) park brake assembly then the more commonly used drum in hat park brake systems. Systems feature stainless steel brake hoses as well as calipers that have D.O.T compliant dust and weather seals. NAS high grade stainless hardware is used our pre-assembled 2-piece rotor.. The 6S and 6R (R-Spec) calipers are Baer’s Flagship offering, and are built out of a single piece of US sourced 2618 forged aluminum.

Why Purchase the Extreme+?

US Made Forged MonoBlock caliper
Offers the exact same look front and rear. Baer is the only brake manufacturer that offers this!
Calipers have dust and weather seals
Proper banjo fittings (NOTE: Baer does not use any pipe thread fittings)
Everything needed per corner (including hoses and fittings) except for in General fit applications
6061 T-6 billet aluminum hat (anodized black) and bolted to the rotor
High grade U281 fine thread stainless hardware (with captured nuts). Rotor comes pre-assembled.
Includes a set of 6061-T6 billet machined hubs with Timken or SKF bearings installed. Hubs are pre-assembled with bearings, races, studs and packed with Redline synthetic grease.
The 6S Extreme+ Caliper Features:

The 6S/6R monoblock caliper is Baer’s flagship offering, and machined out of a single piece of US sourced 2618 forged aluminum
The only 6 piston forged monoblock offered to the road-going/street market
Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression springs
Staggered piston sizes to minimize pad wear
Uses the common D1247 (DR11) race pad backing plate, that is shared by many other competition calipers.
Dual seals (dust/weather and pressure) to meet D.O.T specifications
Caliper can accept 13.5” to 16” rotors.
Machined logo that is hand painted
Red, Black or Silver Powder Coat Finish (custom colors available)
Available in Front or Rear for that same cosmetic matching look
Rear systems incorporate a drum in hat park brake
Rear systems for c-clip style axles include Baer’s Verislide self centering brackets
Uses correct banjo style fittings, Baer does not use any pipe thread
100% MADE IN USA with US sourced material



The Remaster is a fully machined, billet aluminum master cylinder that features:

Fully Machined out of aluminum in Phoenix AZ
Comes standard in Anodized or Polished (custom colors and finishing available for special order – additional charges apply)
Compact short design which allows this master to fit in a wide variety of applications (great for early Mustangs with modern boosters such as 1967-1969)
GM and Ford will use the same master (Firewall mount is designed to fit both). Will include a bullet (insert adapter) for long pushrod applications
Machined screw in caps for easy access to fill (no tools needed). Caps are knurled at edge to make removal easy.
Bolt on Firewall mount bracket. This master can be reused in other projects with a change of the bolt on bracket
Laser etched logos and part numbers for a finished look (on anodized version)
Bolt on proportioning valve block (additional option) is available

[LS7 Z/28]

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.

I don't know about you but I've never seen a '72 Corvette with ridetech level 3 coil cover suspension, a Lingenfelter LS7, Baer brakes and more. I think we all know of a pretty wild Blue '72 but it's drastically different.

I think the term you're looking for is plug and play because this build is far from unoriginal because the corvette protouring trend is still gaining momentum.

All that aside, how often do you see a '72 Vette driving around anywhere these days. Rarely unless you're at a car show or event.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I don't know about you but I've never seen a '72 Corvette with ridetech level 3 coil cover suspension, a Lingenfelter LS7, Baer brakes and more. I think we all know of a pretty wild Blue '72 but it's drastically different.

I think the term you're looking for is plug and play because this build is far from unoriginal because the corvette protouring trend is still gaining momentum.

All that aside, how often do you see a '72 Vette driving around anywhere these days. Rarely unless you're at a car show or event.

The C2/C3 Corvette definitely isn't something that you see an abundance of, this will be a new ballgame for sure.

[Smittys]

The best part of a build like this is giving everyone a recipe for building there own. It takes away a lot of the questions and fitments. It also proves how well everyone's parts work and work together.

The one thing that the ridetech crew is adamant about is running off the shelf parts. The team cars all run the same parts everyone else is buying.

[rayy]

My 72 is close to finished hope to have it at Goodguys in March! Pretty mild LS3 kept the four speed wilwood all the way around still needs some suspension help but working on finishing that as we speak.

[andrewb70]

Did I miss something? Is there a live video feed?

Duh...says MARCH...not FEBRUARY...LOL...nevermind...

Andrew

[Josh@Ridetech]

My 72 is close to finished hope to have it at Goodguys in March! Pretty mild LS3 kept the four speed wilwood all the way around still needs some suspension help but working on finishing that as we speak.

Very cool! We hope to see you out there!

Did I miss something? Is there a live video feed?

Duh...says MARCH...not FEBRUARY...LOL...nevermind...

Andrew

This part is more of a preview of what you're going to see in March!

[Josh@Ridetech]

We've got all kinds of cool parts coming in, it's nice to see everything that's going to be stuffed in this car!





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