LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was acquired by the seller in 2021 and was subsequently fitted with a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 and a 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission as part of a multi-year refurbishment. The body has been repainted in House of Kolor Galaxy Grey and features a cowl reduction hood, a rear spoiler, and removable roof panels. On the inside, aftermarket bucket seats are accompanied by Dakota Digital instrumentation, a Vintage Air air conditioning system, and an aftermarket stereo. Further modifications include 17″ Ridler wheels, four-piston brake calipers, and Bilstein rear shocks along with a Holley engine control unit, an aluminum radiator, and a side-exit exhaust system. This modified C3 Corvette is now offered in Satsuma, Texas, with a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The body was removed from the frame and repainted in House of Kolor Galaxy Grey as part of the aforementioned build, according to the seller. The car features removable roof panels along with a cowl-induction hood, a rear spoiler, and a side-exit exhaust system. The pop-up headlight mechanism has been converted to electric operation, and LED headlights and taillights have also been added.

LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The 17″ Ridler wheels are mounted with 205/50 front and 255/50 rear Riken Raptor tires. The front suspension has been modified to accommodate the replacement engine and transmission, while a fiberglass leaf spring and Bilstein shocks have been added out back. Braking is handled by red-finished four-piston calipers over ventilated discs at all four corners.

LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The cabin has been fitted with bolstered bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl with diamond-pattern inserts. Further amenities include a Vintage Air air conditioning system, a BOSS Audio head unit, aftermarket speakers, and power windows.

LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

A split-spoke steering wheel frames Dakota Digital instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and centrally mounted auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 30 miles, and total mileage is unknown.

LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 is mated to a 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission, both of which were reportedly sourced from a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. The engine is controlled by a Holley Terminator X Max ECU, and further details include a body-color intake manifold cover, a chrome CVF Racing serpentine kit, and an aluminum radiator.

LSA-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. The frame was powdercoated as part of the build.

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