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Posted by bradiger about 5 years, 8 months ago





Location: Atascadero, CA
One of the Pro-Built Melrose Corvette Original World Challenge Cars by David and Chris Weihle. Top tier build to run CORVETTE WORLD CHALLENGE in 1995 (best finish Trois- Riveres- Quebec) and subsequently the MID- AMERICA CORVETTE TOURING CHALLENGE in 1996 (3rd place overall in this Series). SCCA since with many wins and Track Records. Melrose cars are many time Winners in World Challenge and SCCA. Also - Vette Magazine, SCCA display show car at San Francisco Auto Show for 2 years. *** Ideal Race/HPDE/Hill Climb/Track Day or Premium Vintage Event Grid Ticket! Super fast, safe + reliable. Always professionally cared for and maintained to highest standards. Race Weight: 2700lbs. (1/2 tank fuel - no driver) Highest quality/superb fabrication and engineering. Certified World Challenge and SCCA Cage, Chassis Braced, stress relieved, external jack points Billet fabrication/Eng. Collapsible steering column Sparco Evo 2 race seat, heim joint adjustable link Lexan side/rear windows (dzus fastened) and hinged, Carbon Fiber Doors (pinned for quick removal), Carbon Fiber Hood, Carbon Fiber Roof (dues fastened), Custom Alloy Dash (dzus fastened - easy access wiring), Rear Wing, Hood Louvers, Camera Mount, Wired for radios and antenna, Fully fused switch panel, professionally wired system, MSD with super conductor 8.5's etc. Lots more...Way to much to list - 4 binders of info! Besides being a Classic period Race Car with documented Race History, this car is brutally fast! You can run, hold you own and win, against exotic modern equipment (read expensive to buy, own and maintain). She is Cost effective (all body, chassis and mechanical bits available everywhere). Very simple to maintain, low tech with high performance. She is great looking and a welcome/ refreshing addition to any grid Worldwide. These Pro-Built C-4 Corvette Race Cars are getting scarce, quite desirable and increasing in value for above reasons. Great Condition, History, Quality and Pride of ownership evident from day one. This C-4 is a stand alone first class Race Car you will love to drive an enjoy owning. *****Purchase shall include 4 full note books - logs, documentation, photo's, maintainence history, manuals, specs., notes, track info., SCCA log book 82-934 and all kinds of neat stuff for late night reading!
History
Corvette World Challenge - 1995, Sixth place best finish Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Aug. 6th. 1996 Mid- America Corvette Challenge- 3rd place in series. SCCA since including Log book, many wins, and track records.
Recent Competition History
1995 World Challenge, 3rd. place 1996 Mid America Series Corvette Challenge, SCCA wins and track records since.
Performance Data
Weight: 2700 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: DRM
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Type: V-8
Displacement: 355 C.I.D.
Horsepower: 434 Dyno
Induction: FI
Heads: CNC Ported Airflow Research Heads
Block: Special LT-1
Main Caps: Nodular Iron, 4 bolt
Crankshaft: Eagle-forged
Connecting Rods: Oliver
Pistons: J&E
Camshaft: DRM Spec. Crane Solid Lifter Roller
Valves: Manley Stainless Steel
Valve Train: Jessel Shaft Mounted Roller Rockers
Clutch: Special Dual Force
Pressure Plate: Special Dual Force
Flywheel: Nodular Iron 16 lb.
Exhaust: Custom TPIS Headers with Flowmasters- 3
Total Time: Approx. 25-30
New GM LTI Block - Doug Rippie Motorsports
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ATL
Age: 15
Capacity: 20
Fuel Pump: Bosch
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Ron Davis Racing
Water Rad Location: Front
Water Pump: LT-1
Oil Cooler: Mocal/Accusump
Oil Cooler Location: Front
Electrical System
Ignition: GM Opti-Spark
Computer: Exell DFI Gen 7 ECU
Transmission
Manfacturer: Z-F
Type: 6-speed
Gears: 6-speed
Shifter: GM
Trans Cooler: None required
Rear End
Manufacturer: GM Dana 44
Type: IRS
Cooler: None required
Ratio: 3:45
Case: Aluminum
Body
Construction: Carbon Fiber/Fiberglass/Poly Carbonate- By Melrose
Color: Red/Black
Paint: Enamel
Condition: Very Good - Excellent for Race Car
Chassis
Type: Ladder
Builder: GM
Material: Steel/Aluminum
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Penske Coil Overs with Remote Reserve, Aluminum A-Arms, Gulstrand Bump Steer System, Heim Joints
Rear Suspension: Gulstrand 4 link, Aluminum carrier, IRS, Heim Joints
Shocks: Penske double adjutable coil overs with remote reseviors
Brakes: Wilwood Front, ZR - 1 Corvette fronts in rear
Steering: GM power asist rack and pinon
Wheels: ZR-1 5 spoke alloy's - 18 inch
Tires: Continental Race Slicks
Interior
Color/Finish: Light Grey roll cage and interior custom panel work
Material: Carbon fiber/fiberglass/alloy
Fire System: Race Bottle system with remote nozzles and activation
Restraints: 5 point Cam Lock
Guages: Autometer- full set
Steering Wheel: Momo race -removable w/collapsibe colum
Condition: Excellent
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