Describing the engine simply as an "early corvette motor" just means its got an old 350 in it. Project must of got too expensive so had to put in a motor that is dime a dozen. There's really nothing wrong with a chevy engine per say, you can get a lot HP for less money, they just seem rather pedestrian for a semi-exotic car.
I think this makes it all even.... http://www.network54.com/Forum/message-74182-1129483997-Competitive inspiration- The Corvette
......And the Cobra posting is gone. I like the Stingray, though! Finally a step in the right direction.