For sale is a 1985 Corvette.
This is not a typical 85 Corvette. This vehicle has been transformed into a phenomenal machine. This car was and always is adult driven.
Virtually every nut, bolt and washer was removed and replaced with new hardware. Nearly every part in or on this car has been replaced, upgraded or modified. The build took eight years to complete because it was done slowly and meticulously; the builder is a perfectionist.
No expense was spared and no inferior parts were used. Only top-of-the-line name brand parts were used throughout the build. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anything in or on this vehicle that has not either been replaced or modified. The list below speaks for itself.
I have every receipt and the massive mound of paperwork will accompany the vehicle. I estimate I spent approximately $75,000 or more on this build!
The original Atari style dash gauges were replaced with nine new AutoMeter gauges for the tachometer, speedometer, fuel level, volts, water temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel pressure and air/fuel mixture.
Every item on this vehicle works! Every component, motor, relay, etc. works flawlessly. Very often with modified vehicles and/or vehicles with high horsepower and modified exhaust systems you cannot escape drone. Any of you who have experienced this knows how uncomfortable it can be. This vehicle produces zero drone. All you hear is the rumble of the Corsa exhaust and Lingenfelter hydraulic roller cam. The multiple layers of sound deadening (FatMat, QuietCar [for the doors] and DynoMat) block extraneous exterior sounds.
I’m asking just $29,995 for this car and I believe that to be a bargain. Yes, you can purchase a ‘85 Corvette for under $10,000 but it will be a 32-year-old bucket — not a top-to-bottom rebuilt rocket!
If you want a unique Corvette unlike any other, look no more. This car has it all. It has power windows, brakes, steering, cruise, 500 HP on tap, made to run on premium but race gas can be used (the car likes it but it’s not necessary), a removable top, shifts quietly and smoothly (Keisler TKO 5-speed), the car has 2 separate alarms - theft/deterrent systems and sounds mean as hell.
The car was recently ceramic coated, including the windshield and rims.
One glance at the list below will reveal the extent of the build. See for yourself how much money was spent and read of the name brand parts that were utilized throughout.
1. 1985 Corvette; Frame-Off Restoration
2. All work performed by Chris Petris of Petris Enterprises; Scottsboro, AL – formally Corvette Clinic of Sanford, FL. (Work began 05/05 & completed 01/14)
3. 383 Stroker - dynoed at 498 HP/494 TQ; 11.1 compression
4. 58 mm Professional Products throttle body
5. A/C Delco compressor (new) – R34a refrigerant (used to be R12)
6. A.I.R. pump (custom fabricated) eliminator kit (polished)
7. Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
8. ARP bolts -- used whenever & wherever possible
9. Autopower Sport Roll bar (painted red)
10. Axleshafts (Steel -- high performance U-Joints -- all powder coated)
11. Ball joints – all new from VBP (Vette Brakes & Products)
12. Big Mouth Air Dam
13. Bilstein shocks
14. Block (new GM four bolt) bored .030 over, decked, honed, blueprinted & fully balanced
15. Bosch 30 lb. injectors
16. Bosch racing oil filter
17. Brake hoses -- braided & stainless steel
18. Budnik wheels and steering wheel
19. Bushings – all new front & rear from VBP
20. C-4 to C-5 -- 13” front brake upgrade kit. Hawk pads & Sport Brake Slotted Rotors on all corners. Thermally cycled, treated & powder-coated calipers from VBP
21. C5 transmission dampener added to prevent rattling and movement
22. Cam-lock 5-point racing safety harness -- (driver & passenger) (car never raced)
23. Camber Brace -- painted red
24. Canton 8 qt. oil pan (Road Race) with pick-up assembly & windage screen
25. Canton oil pump
26. Carpeting, floor mats & Underhood Insulator from Car Motorsports
27. Catco (high flow) catalytic converter
28. Centerforce Dual Friction clutch
29. Clevite main & rod H series (race style) bearings
30. Comp Cams -- hydraulic lifters
31. Comp Cams -- heavy-duty pushrods
32. Comp Cams -- High Tech Race double roller timing chain & gear set
33. Comp Cams -- stainless steel 1.6 roller rockers
34. Cooling fan relay -- updated model & wiring
35. Corsa 14115 Twin Pro-Series stainless steel cat-back exhaust system
36. Dewitt Aluminum Radiator
37. Dash -- New custom dash cluster utilizing new gauges from Autometer
38. Davis Unified Ignition E-core ignition coil
39. Distributor – Performance Distributors -- D.U.I.
40. Differential -- 3.73 gear set (originally was 3.07)
41. Driveshaft [new] -- (The Driveshaft Shop -- aluminum: 3.5” diameter – high performance U-Joints -- all powder coated)
42. Dynomat Extreme & FatMat sound deadening
43. Eagle crankshaft -- 4130 forged steel
44 Eagle S.I.R. 6.0 connecting rods
45. Edelbrock aluminum water pump
46. Edelbrock Performer 64cc RPM aluminum heads -- ported
47. Edelbrock stainless steel 2.02/1.60 valves
48. Emblems -- custom-made “383 stroker” emblems -- made by Third Shift Studios
49. Emergency brake hardware kit (stainless steel)
50. External digital fuel pressure gauge (in vehicle dash)
51. FelPro head gaskets
52. Fender flares (made by G.M.)
53. Fire extinguisher (HalGuard -- chrome; secured in cargo area)
54. Fuel pump -- Bosch electric #0580254984 (used in Porsches -- adapted for vehicle usage)
55. HID fog-light kit with 10 ga. wiring
56. Holley HP ECU -- with new retrofit harness, wiring, terminals & connectors
57. Holley wide band dual O2 sensors -- mandatory for use with Holley HP ECU
58. Hood & rear hatch shocks – new all around
59. K&N filter with modified air lid
60. Keisler 5 speed manual transmission (Tremec TKO-600)
61. Lakewood blow-proof bellhousing (scattershield)
62. LED taillights
63. Lingenfelter 74219 hydraulic roller cam
64. Lingenfelter Accel Superram intake base & upper plenum (ported)
65. Livewire plug wires
66. Magnabraid hose covering applied throughout -- (stainless steel braided hoses)
67. Michelin Pilot Sport tires -- 275/35/17 on front, 335/35/17 on rear
68. Mini VIP -- Ignition voltage intensifier (creates 18v)
69. Mirror wind deflectors (carbon fiber)
70. Moroso valve cover gaskets
71. Optima battery (Red Top)
72. Original seats were replaced with “Sport” style electric seats
73. Pedals -- from Ultimate Pedals; custom anti-slip; gas, brake, clutch & footrest
74. Perfect Circle piston rings
75. PowerMaster Alternator – 140 amp
76. Quietcar -- undercoating & sound reducer -- [in addition to Dynamat & Fatmat]
77. Ravelco alarm system (concealed male/female metal connectors that must unite for the vehicle to start)
78. Removable glass top
79. Royal Purple synthetic 10/30 motor oil -- 8 quarts
80. Seats redone with “383 stroker” on headrests & “Corvette” on backrest
81. Sony XAV 60 -- 6.1 inch screen; DVD/MP3 player with rear camera (activates automatically in reverse), Diamond speakers, Alpine VPower amplifier
82. Springs -- front & rear (soft ride) from VBP
83. Starter -- New 92-96 LT1 w/heat shield (block needed machining to fit starter)
84. Thermostat -- 180 degree
85. Tie Rod Ends -- from VBP
86. TPIS coated headers
87. Underbody “X” brace system -- powder coated red
88. Valve covers -- polished & custom-made (383 stroker) from Cook Enterprises
89. Viper remote alarm system (in addition to Ravelco)
90. Wheel bearing assembly (rear -- from VBP)
