The 1967 Corvette can be considered the very best Corvette Sting Ray that was ever built. It was the smoothest running Sting Ray to have hit the market and one of the best looking cars of its era.

Several slight changes were made for this type: 5 slightly smaller fender vents were seen at the front of the 1967 as compared to the 3 larger fenders from the previous models and flat-finish rockers without the ribbing showed a lower, less bulky exterior. A new single backup light was placed above the license plate which made the 1967 model a unique Sting Ray. Slotted Rally wheels (6 inches) with chrome or metallic silver beauty rings and lug nuts covered by chrome caps replaced the traditional wheel covers of the previous models. Modifications made in the interior was minimal; the upholstery was revised and the position of the handbrake was moved from underneath the dash or in the middle of the seats of the car.

Only twenty units of the 1967 Corvette were produced that had an L88 engine.

With amazing features such as a hotter cam, aluminum radiator, stratospheric 12.5:1 compression, small-diameter flywheel and a single massive Holley four-barrel carburetor, it produced an astounding 560 bhp at 6,400 rpm. The downside of this superb trait, though, is that the fuel needed for this engine is the 103-octane racing fuel that is selectively available. Furthermore, the L88 engine needed to have additional parts to be infused in the car; namely, the Positraction, heavy-duty suspension and power brakes, as well as, the RPO C48. This even made the car more costly that it already was.

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Corvettes have been one of the American made leaders in the sports car industry for over five decades. While being one of the top performers as a stock vehicle the corvette can be modified for even more performance. Whether you are looking to improve fuel economy, horse power and or upgrading the look, you can find it if you know where to look. Once you know what you want and where to get it you can start to have some real fun.

Lets talk about one of the many additions that can be made to a corvette, chips and tuners. Here are few of the different types of corvette chips and tuners and then we’ll spend some time on what they can do for you. First there is the DiabloSport Predator, Second is the Superchips Flashpaq and Third are the Hypertech tuners. These are only a few of the many available.

The DiabloSport Predator is one of the most popular corvette tuners.

It’s handheld design and large display screen make it easy to use. Corvette owners can expect improved horse power by up to 20 horses and improved drive ability. With the DiabloSport Predator you can adjust parameters for your specific driving wants and needs, for example: timing and fuel curves, air/fuel ratio, eliminating skip shift (CAGS), adjusting speed and rev limiter, timing and fuel curves, speedometer for gear or tire size changes, turning fans on/off, turning torque management off and shift firmness. The DiabloSport Predator simply plugs in under the dash into the OBD-II diagnostic port. The on screen instructions make it an easy upgrade for just about any skill level of enthusiast. It is available for both automatic and manual transmissions, and is backed with a limited lifetime warranty.

Next is the Superchips Flashpaq.

The Superchips tuner increases horsepower and torque, is internet updateable, improves fuel economy and has the Diagnostic Trouble Code Reading Capability. You have the capability to select between two optimized dyno proven calibrations. Tired of hitting your maximum speed and feeling the engine slow down and then fire back up. With the Superchips Flashpaq you can override that pesky speed limiter and the RPM limiter. You can also change the correction of shift points and speedometer for gear swaps.

The final tuner that we will talk about is the Hypertech. The Hypertech tuners will unlock every ounce of power in your Corvette. They are custom tuned for your specific year, make, and model and engine. The Hypertech max energy will increase horsepower by up to 34 horses on the new Z06 corvette’s.

All of these tuners have the ability to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, which will save some trips to the dealership in the future. Installation on these are all very simple. You just follow the instructions on the screen, wait a little bit while it uploads and do some key cycles and you’re ready to hit the road. In conclusion, all these tuners are going to give better throttle response, will give an increase in fuel economy due to maximized engine efficiency, and are going to make a more complete combustion of the fuel.

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Corvette cars are among the most sought after sports cars in the world. Many young kids grow up playing with Chevy Corvettes die-cast cars, and their love of the Corvette never fades. It is amazing how a young kid can begin to love the Corvette with so much passion, even with no people trying to encourage him to like the car.

The Corvette is truly one of those cars that evoke a passionate response from not only the drivers, but the passerby’s who view the car. The Corvette car is truly an American Classic. The power of the Corvette to attract attention of people is simply amazing.

The Corvette is not as attractive as say a Lamborghini Murcielago, yet the Corvette is well within the realm of affordability. These facts make a Corvette not only a dream vehicle for many drivers, but also a dream that is very possible. It is common to see guys in their 50’s or 60’s that have not been able to achieve any of their goals or desires in life.

They see their life as pretty much wasted and live with a lot of regret, yet one dram still holds hope, the purchase of a Corvette. These guys can now cruise in style to their next high school class reunion and feel like they are a success simply because they purchase a Corvette.

Corvette cars are loved by a wide range of groups. If you go to any large car show and meet the owners of Corvettes you will find a very diverse group of people. You will minorities, young people, elderly drivers, men, women, and other types of people who either own a Corvette car or want to own a Corvette.

The Corvette has a way of bringing people together with diverse backgrounds. It is not uncommon for a poor child to walk up to a parked corvette and begin admiring the car.

As the child is looking over the exterior of the Corvette the owner comes out and a conversation begins. The kid is fascinated by the Corvette and the owner loves to talk about his car. This type of communication among people with diverse backgrounds is very common in the Corvette world.

Drivers of Corvettes know they will stand out when they drive around in their Corvette. Part of the reason many people want to own and drive Corvettes is for the attention they receive from other people. You rarely, if ever, see bank robbers use a Corvette. The reason why is that the criminals do not want to attract attention to themselves.

Many people own a Corvette or dream of owning one, yet not everybody loves the Corvette. There are people that are just as passionate for other vehicles such as the Ford Mustang. The Corvette, although not desired by everybody, does deserve the respect and admiration to it. The historical significance of the Corvette car is truly amazing when you consider who many people around the Country recognize the car. The Corvette can easily be considered “Americas’ Sports Car”.