1999 CORVETTE LINGENFELTER 427 TT - $97,000
Year: 1999
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo Stage II
VIN: 1G1YY22G6X5109943
Miles: 61,345
Engine: 427 LS7 Twin-Turbo
Transmission: 6-speed Borg Warner Heavy Duty
Horsepower: 795
Torque: 905 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,330 lbs (est stock)
Exterior: Torch Red
Interior: Light Gray
Production Numbers: #1 of 10 Stage II Coupes
Vehicle comes with:
- 2 sets of keys
- Binder of Lingenfelter build documentation, Service history, and original window sticker
- Display board
Highlights:
- 226 MPH Record-setter
- MOTOR TREND March 2000 Cover Car
- Serial #001 of the LPE 427 TT Stage II production
- Sent back to Lingenfelter in 2007 for more engine upgrades
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport
Front Date: 2007
Front Tread: 8/32nds
Rear Date: 2006
Rear Tread: 7/32nds
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Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has been a staple in the performance aftermarket world for decades. Started in 1973 by John Lingenfelter in Decatur, Indiana, LPE has tested the performance limits of GM-based products and helped set the standard for reliable aftermarket builds. John made a name for himself at the 1/4 mile by building and driving his own creations to record setting speeds including 13 NHRA national event victories. LPE was put firmly on the map when the Lingenfelter team helped build the legendary “Sledgehammer” C4 Corvette, a relatively tame looking street car that John drove to speeds in excess of 250 mph in 1988.
By the introduction of the C5 Corvette in 1997, Lingenfelter was properly in the aftermarket tuner race as was able to completely take advantage of GM’s new LS platform engines. In an era where over 400 horsepower was a big deal, 400 ponies was the starting point of LPE. Early into LS1 development, a 500 horsepower Stage 1 package became available, already a 150 horsepower boost from stock. At the turn of the century, the engineering wizard of John and crew unveiled their Stage II Package on the Corvette with THIS CAR! The Stage II package was a fire-breathing animal with two Garrett turbochargers fitted to the Lingenfelter-built LS1, producing 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque! To assist in handling all of this power, massive Baer Brakes, Penske adjustable shocks, Hotchkiss sway bars, and a plethora of extra go-fast goodies were added to this ‘Vette.
During the winter of 2000, John took this car to 7.5 mile oval at the Transportation Research Center in Ohio to prove the cars capabilities. On that cold winter day, John achieved a top speed of 226 mph in 5th gear, a truly eye water speed for a car with stock aerodynamics. While the rear end ratio was modified to 2.73:1 for that run, a 3.43:1 rear end was installed for 1/4 mile testing at Muncie, Dragway. The red C5 ran a best time of 10.8 seconds at 133.5 mph with John behind the wheel. While these numbers are strong for 2024 standards, these were massive numbers at the change of the century. Only a handful of C5 Stage II Twin Turbo cars were ever built, with serial # 001 being the most significant. After the testing was complete, the owner Dick McKee put 50,000 miles on the car in 7 years, proving its reliability. In 2007, the car was sent back to LPE for a new LS7 Twin Turbo engine with even MORE power. Now boasting 800 horsepower and over 900 pound feet of torque, this Corvette is an unchained monster with an incredible history and detailed documentation since day one. MOTORVAULT is proud to represent this high-performance icon and help carry on this incredible story to the next owner.
Original Options:
- Torch Red Paint
- Light Gray Leather
- 5.7L LS1 V8
- 6-Speed Manual
Base Price: $38,591.00
Optional Equipment:
- Custom Sport Magnesium Wheel - $3,000.00
- Continuously Variable Real Time Damping - $1,695.00
- 6-speed manual transmission - $815.00
- Adjustable Leather Sport Bucket Seats - $625.00
- Compact Disc Changer - $600.00
- Active Handling System - $500.00
- Heads Up Display - $375.00
- Dual Zone A/C - $365.00
- Power Telescopic & manual title Steering Column - $350.00
- Six-way Passenger Power Seat - $305.00
- Memory Package - $150.00
- Fog Laps - $69.00
- Twilight Sentinel - $60.00
- Rear luggage share & parcel net - $50.00
- Color Keyed floor mats - $25.00
Total Options: $8,984.00
Destination Charge - $580.00
TOTAL PRICE WHEN NEW (STOCK): $48.155.00
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Modifications From LINGENFELTER (08/30/1999 with 4,701 miles) :
Engine Stage II (650 HP / 600 TQ) :
- Engine removal, inspection, and disassembly
- Custom LS1 block preparation and blueprinting
- Custom porting and polishing of cylinder heads
- LPE valve springs and LPE titanium valve spring retainers
- Three angle valve job, checking of spring tensions and heights
- Custom designed LPE hydraulic roller camshaft
- Custom forged aluminum pistons - 9.5:1 compression
- Custom forged steel crankshaft - 3.620” stroke
- Billet steel connecting rods
- Computer balanced rotating assembly
- Re-assemble and blueprinting of engine
- Two tune ball bearing turbochargers
- Two ultra-high efficiency air to air charge coolers
- Custom molded Samco silicone air ducts
- Four into one custom cast exhaust manifolds
-Two cast turbo outlet adapters
- Turbocharger scavenge pump
- Turbo oil drain reservoir
- Two K&N 360 degree conical air filters
- Heat shields and stainless clamps
- High capacity fuel delivery system including properly sized injectors
- Professional installation, testing, and tuning
Total engine cost: $39,500.00
Additional Equipment:
- Billy Boat Tri-Flow stainless steel exhaust - $220.00
- LPE Engine oil cooler kit - $1,300.00
- Heavy duty aluminum radiator - $799.95
- Baer 6-piston calipers w/ 14” two-piece rotors, heavy duty brake pads & stainless brake lines (front) - $6,295.00
- Baer 4-piston calipers w/ 13.5” two-piece rotors, heavy duty brake pads & stainless brake lines (rear) - $3,739.00
- Install brake kit - $450.00
- LPE Signature Series HRE Wheels w/ Bridgestone S02 Pole Position Tires - $6,170.00
Total LPE Package Cost: $58,473.95
Also added:
- Penske Adjustable Shocks
- Hotchkiss Sway Bars
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Lingenfelter Modifications Part 2
01/24/2007 - 57,776 miles - $19,000.00
Build and install new 427 Twin Turbo
- LS7 Engine Block
- 4.125 Bore GARRETT Turbo Set
- 4340 forged steel crank
- JE forged aluminum pistons on forged Manley rods
- Entire assembly computer-balanced.
- Custom Lingenfelter hydraulic roller camshaft
- Works stainless steel intake
- Inconel exhaust valves
- CNC ported-and-polished heads
- 304 stainless steel 4-into-1 custom exhaust manifolds
LPE Dyno Results:
Max POWER = 794.8
Max TORQUE: 905.8
Vinci Hi-Performance Inc - Maitland, FL
04/12/2007 - 58,152 miles - $7,067.35
- Install RPS Carbon Triple Disc Clutch
- RPS pedal stop assembly
- Replace hydraulics with RSP Hydraulics
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Recent services include:
10/23/2007 - Eismann’s Corvette Center - 58,572 miles - $1,696.41
- Michelin Pilot Sport Tires (x4)
- Install and balance tires
10/23/2007 - Eismann’s Corvette Center - 58,572 miles - $669.13
- Oil & filter change
- Install supplied front brake rotors (outer portion of two-piece rotor)
- Bleed brake system
- Replace left AIR diverter valve
11/06/2008 - Eismann’s Corvette Center - 59,967 miles - $1,761.33
- Inspect engine
- Remove catalytic converter and inspect
- Remove intake manifold, replace AIR diverter valves, hoses, clamps, intake manifold gaskets, and power booster check valve
- Compression & Leak down test
Results:
Cyl #1: 5% Leak Down @ 90 PSI
Cyl #2: 3% Leak Down @ 95 PSI
Cyl #3: 5% Leak Down @ 105 PSI
Cyl #4: 5% Leak Down @ 95 PSI
Cyl #5: 5% Leak Down @ 80 PSI
Cyl #6: 5% Leak Down @ 85 PSI
Cyl #7: 5% Leak Down @ 90 PSI
Cyl #8: 4% Leak Down @ 95 PSI
11/25/2008 - Eismann’s Corvette Center - 60,073 miles - $1,090.33
- Replace rear upper bushing assemblies
- Replace front shock absorber bushings
- Replace mass air flow sensor
- Master cylinder reservoir
07/10/2024 - The Car Vault - 61,343 miles - $905.77
- Oil & Filter Change
- Clutch Fluid Flush
- Brake Fluid Flush
- New Brake Pads
- Suspension Stabilizer Bar
07/30/2024 - Notorious WAX - $400.00
- Detail in preparation for sale
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