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1,100 HP Corvette with Toyota 2JZ Engine Says No to Big Block, Supra Soundtrack Is Odd

For many drivers out there, a C3 Corvette would be nothing short of a dream car. And if that 'Vette were motivated by a 572 crate engine, the story would turn into the best possible lucid dream.
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However, such a plot doesn't apply to the owner of the 1973 Corvette in the video below. The man has recently given up on his big block, explaining the setup made the car too heavy. We have to mention this C3 has seen plenty of drag strip action and will probably continue to do so.

So what do you do when your monster 'Vette is not a good friend of the scales? You go for a 2JZ swap, obviously.

In a move nobody saw coming, the man asked the infamous Toyota motor to occupy the engine bay of his Corvette.

As you can imagine, such a melange between American muscle and JDM stuff can only lead to pointed fingers, which is why the car was nicknamed Hater Maker.

To ensure he can cope with all the criticism, the owner also took full advantage of the 2JZ's tuning potential, installing a 76mm turbocharger. As a result, the engine now delivers no less than 1,100 hp. Just enough to cover up the less-than-clean talk at the strip.

Considering the fact that Chevrolet bragged about how the Corvette became cozier for 1973, we have to admit the project car we have here is quite amusing.

As far as the aural side is concerned, this is definitely the oddest-sounding classic Stingray, with the famous Supra voice appearing to be a bit surreal.

We're expecting to hear more from this guy throughout the year. Since the man has only recently installed his new engine, what you see below accounts for a shakedown. Then again, this doesn't mean the quarter mile pulls performed here are less than respectable.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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