1990 Corvette Stick Stocker

Pierce Jones · 08-05-2013, 09:31 PM

The car will be a 1990 Corvette and from what I can tell will fall into D, E or F/FI (IHRA). 3149 lbs + 170 lbs for the driver = 3319 lbs. The engine is currently (NHRA) rated at 260 HP, so 12.77 lbs/hp or a natural E/FI. From the quick checking I’ve done it appears that this could be a good combo. The L98 has a roller cam, aluminum heads and Tuned Port Injection. The Corvette has great weight distribution and a sleek body.

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The car is actually a 1984 and had a Cross Fire Injected 400 ci small block backed by a 700 R4 and Dana 36. I’ve had the car for 13 years driving it to high school and college. It has also made lots of passes down the ¼ mile, with a best ET of 13.99. I painted the car 2 winters ago and planned to simple enjoy the car on the street until one September weekend the car wouldn’t start. That’s all the motivation I needed to turn it into a stocker.

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While I’ve been driving my dad’s Stock and Super Stock cars for the past 12 years, this will be my first build. I’m a 29 year old Mechanical Engineer with some fabricating skills, limited tools, small garage and a new family, so cost (begin laughing here) will be a major consideration. My goal is to run 11.95 (12.40 Index IHRA) and I would like to have it on the track in 2014.

Hopefully you folks enjoy the build and can help me out along the way!

Pierce Jones · 08-05-2013, 09:35 PM

One of the first projects that I tackled after purchasing my new Miller Diversion 165 TIG was to add manual brakes and a clutch pedal. We’ve run a hydraulic clutch in my dad’s Firebird Stocker since we built the car. The hydraulic clutch works great, it’s compact and most importantly it’s consistent. So I didn’t think twice about installing a Wilwood pedal set-up. Yes it’s more expensive than running a stock master cylinder (as Billy showed in his stocker for under a grand thread) but considering the price to purchase a stock clutch pedal (Corvette parts are overpriced) and the availability of spare parts, it made sense to go aftermarket.

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Ben Kallies · 08-06-2013, 04:49 AM

Pierce,

Welcome to the fold, and good luck with your project. Keep the pictures coming. Are you planning to run a solid axle, or keep the independent? I've seen a lot of really slick solid axle set ups for C4 Corvettes, particularly those done by Jimmy Parker.

Ben
B/S 3869

countrypuppy4865 · 08-06-2013, 09:47 AM

Looks good! Should be fun with the stick!

Ed Wright · 08-06-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

Looks good! Should be fun with the stick!

Thought you might have seen one of those Vettes somewhere before. LOL
Your automatic car turned out really well.

Troy Henderson · 08-06-2013, 11:24 AM

Very cool!

jims5600 · 08-06-2013, 03:05 PM

This will be a fun build to follow!

countrypuppy4865 · 08-06-2013, 11:21 PM

Mr. Ed,

I had flashbacks of the building process after seeing these pictures!

Pierce Jones · 08-07-2013, 06:36 AM

Ben - The car is getting a 12 bolt. The main reasons for the solid axle was is cost and familiarity. Pictures will be posted soon.

Thanks for the ecouragement guys.

Pierce Jones · 08-08-2013, 08:31 PM

The roll cage was a pre-bent Jegster kit. All in all I thought the kit was fairly well put together. The bends had some deformation which is expected with a non mandrel bent tube but all of the required pieces were there. I used an 1 5/8” hole saw and a carbide bit to make all of the fish mouths. I’m by no means a fabricator but the welds and fitment are presentable. The welds were made with the Miller TIG.

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08-05-2013, 09:31 PM	#1
Pierce Jones Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chatham, ON. Canada Posts: 19 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 9 Posts	1990 Corvette Stick Stocker The car will be a 1990 Corvette and from what I can tell will fall into D, E or F/FI (IHRA). 3149 lbs + 170 lbs for the driver = 3319 lbs. The engine is currently (NHRA) rated at 260 HP, so 12.77 lbs/hp or a natural E/FI. From the quick checking I’ve done it appears that this could be a good combo. The L98 has a roller cam, aluminum heads and Tuned Port Injection. The Corvette has great weight distribution and a sleek body. Uploaded with ImageShack.us The car is actually a 1984 and had a Cross Fire Injected 400 ci small block backed by a 700 R4 and Dana 36. I’ve had the car for 13 years driving it to high school and college. It has also made lots of passes down the ¼ mile, with a best ET of 13.99. I painted the car 2 winters ago and planned to simple enjoy the car on the street until one September weekend the car wouldn’t start. That’s all the motivation I needed to turn it into a stocker. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us While I’ve been driving my dad’s Stock and Super Stock cars for the past 12 years, this will be my first build. I’m a 29 year old Mechanical Engineer with some fabricating skills, limited tools, small garage and a new family, so cost (begin laughing here) will be a major consideration. My goal is to run 11.95 (12.40 Index IHRA) and I would like to have it on the track in 2014. Hopefully you folks enjoy the build and can help me out along the way!

08-05-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
Pierce Jones Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chatham, ON. Canada Posts: 19 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker One of the first projects that I tackled after purchasing my new Miller Diversion 165 TIG was to add manual brakes and a clutch pedal. We’ve run a hydraulic clutch in my dad’s Firebird Stocker since we built the car. The hydraulic clutch works great, it’s compact and most importantly it’s consistent. So I didn’t think twice about installing a Wilwood pedal set-up. Yes it’s more expensive than running a stock master cylinder (as Billy showed in his stocker for under a grand thread) but considering the price to purchase a stock clutch pedal (Corvette parts are overpriced) and the availability of spare parts, it made sense to go aftermarket. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us

08-06-2013, 04:49 AM	#3
Ben Kallies Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 107 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker Pierce, Welcome to the fold, and good luck with your project. Keep the pictures coming. Are you planning to run a solid axle, or keep the independent? I've seen a lot of really slick solid axle set ups for C4 Corvettes, particularly those done by Jimmy Parker. Ben B/S 3869

08-06-2013, 09:47 AM	#4
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 977 Likes: 17 Liked 227 Times in 69 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker Looks good! Should be fun with the stick! __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

08-06-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 404 Likes: 126 Liked 120 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker Very cool! __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com

08-06-2013, 03:05 PM	#7
jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker This will be a fun build to follow!

08-06-2013, 11:21 PM	#8
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 977 Likes: 17 Liked 227 Times in 69 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker Mr. Ed, I had flashbacks of the building process after seeing these pictures! __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

08-07-2013, 06:36 AM	#9
Pierce Jones Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chatham, ON. Canada Posts: 19 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker Ben - The car is getting a 12 bolt. The main reasons for the solid axle was is cost and familiarity. Pictures will be posted soon. Thanks for the ecouragement guys.

08-08-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
Pierce Jones Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chatham, ON. Canada Posts: 19 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1990 Corvette Stick Stocker The roll cage was a pre-bent Jegster kit. All in all I thought the kit was fairly well put together. The bends had some deformation which is expected with a non mandrel bent tube but all of the required pieces were there. I used an 1 5/8” hole saw and a carbide bit to make all of the fish mouths. I’m by no means a fabricator but the welds and fitment are presentable. The welds were made with the Miller TIG. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us