1957 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette Fuel Injection in Red & Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at Collectors’ Car Garage in Chicago IL at The Rise & Drive Event on 10-2-16.
We're looking at a 1957 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette Fuel Injection Convertible in Red Paint.
Ramjet Fuel Injection was the big news for 1957. In the continuous spray system eventually produced by Rochester, the nozzle is located directly outside each cylinder, spraying into the intake port. There are essentially only three components to the final system that was installed on 1957s Corvettes: An air meter, fuel meter, and intake manifold. The air meter signals the fuel meter based on engine load fluctuations; subsequently, the fuel meter uses that vacuum control signal to regulate the fuel flow to the injection nozzles, while the intake manifold distributes the rammed airflow.
The final product was a Ramjet fuel injection system that was reasonably affordable to manufacture; increased top-end output; and spread power over a wider RPM band. In practice, the results were staggering: a car that could rev cleanly to 7,000 RPM, yet idle at 900 RPM, enabling a 283hp version to do 0-60 MPH in just 5.7 seconds in a period Road & Track test. Many later had their troublesome fuel-injection setups removed and replaced with carbureted systems, and as a result, the pricey $500 option wasn’t often chosen.
Of the 6,339 1957 Corvettes produced, only 1,040 were fuel-injected. A small, tasteful checkered flag emblem on the fender was the only hint at what lay under the hood to differentiate this potent offering from less rarefied Corvettes leaving unmolested Ramjet Corvettes among the most advanced and desirable sports cars of the era.
The car's Care Taker today is Harold Santamaria. Harold works at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage, which hosts the Richard H. Driehaus Collection, and this is one of the cars from the Collection. To see cars in the collection go to www.chicagovint...
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[@techmaniac43]

Even showing a 57 vette to a 5 years old kid, he in seconds know it's a Corvette. Simplely iconic and my favorite one of the brand If you ask me. Amazing lou, just amazing the vette you recorded.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Heinz, "My favorite one" we have a Winner! :-) Glad you enjoyed this one. Me too :-) Lou

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

Masterpiece of American car design. With love from Europa. 👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi ProFett MohaMett, Happy to read you appreciate this "Masterpiece of American car design" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

@@loucostabile I did ❤❤❤

[@jeremythompson9122]

The best looking Corvette ever made. The 57 fuelie is my favorite Vette other than a 69 ZL-1 or 67 L88. Beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

You have fine taste in your Corvette's Jeremy :-)

[@hakeemsd70m]

I agree, the 1957 Corvette is one of my personal favorite car of all-time.

[@edwardalamo2507]

56 & 57 same body style, different engines

[@philstall6262]

Such a Beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SO Cool 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phil, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@thablacksmith1308]

Corvette has a great heritage & this example is simply marvelous!!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one. I agree with you, simply marvelous (well said) Lou

[@scottwest1813]

My favorite of the1st Gens. Single head lights look so much better to me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott West, Glad to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Beautiful corvette! Great condition for that year! Enjoyed it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy this Fuelie :-) Lou

[@quincee3376]

57 , 63 and 67 are my favourite Vette's . Another great video Lou. She's a beauty !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Quincee 33 , Great taste in Corvette styling right there. Well done, Lou

[@raymondbogert7880]

MY FAVORITE SPORTS CAR OF ALL TIME SHES SO BEAUTIFUL CORVETTE LOVE THEM OLDER CARS SUCH CLASS☝️🇺🇲 SHES WORTH A LOT OF 💸💸💸GREAT VIDEO

[@loucostabile]

Hi RAYMOND, Happy to read "MY FAVORITE SPORTS CAR OF ALL TIME" :-) Lou

[@conscience-commenter]

Beautiful car with the proper wheels and tires make it stunning . Someone get a hold of Jay Leno and let him know where to locate those factory wheels for his '57 vette .

[@loucostabile]

Hi conscience commenter, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@foodquig]

Lovely little car!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you. Glad I was able to share this one with you, Lou

[@tonycolca2241]

I like the fact it appears completely stock

[@loucostabile]

I like that too.

[@dennisgallear409]

Nice Piece!

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@billyfoster3223]

Beautiful Corvette, fellows!😁❤️ Great video! I've got an old wall clock with red and white 57 Vette fuelie on it my dad got me years ago! Cheers!😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, Happy to read you enjoy the look of this car :-) Glad to read you Dad gave you a cool clock :-) Lou

[@davidefland1985]

Beautiful car. Lol l noticed before l comment here that there were exactly 57 comments for the 57 vette

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, 57 for the 57.....NICE! Lou

[@mgn5667]

i think that 57 was in the group of the 4 fastest Corvettes from 53 - 82 in the quarter mile

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mgn. Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@mariaestelajohnsquevedo7457]

I have one 1957 Corvette my 💓Love ly father give me this beautiful car ,,, before he pasawuey.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maria Estela Johns Quevedo, Happy to read you have a 1957 Corvette :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@davidaaa6427]

Very nice Corvette.

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste.

[@davidaaa6427]

Did you see the video I posted in my car? My channel is for bullion so I usually share those videos privately. Check your Google +.

[@loucostabile]

Sublime Daytona by the Ocean, nice.

[@edwardalamo2507]

1957 Venetian Red. Beige coves & top

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Edward for sharing.

[@MegaNoroc]

Hi Lou, Was this car ever judged by the NCRS? It looks as if it'll easily achieve a "Top Flight" award!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noroc Coron, Agreed the car looks great. I do not know if this car has been judged or not. Lou

[@yourenotlowmedia6790]

Sweet! I have coverage up on my channel but sadly ran out of battery so I couldn't get all the cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi You'reNotLow Media, Happy to read you appreciate this car and event :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@edcain3676]

Rare Beauty,Believe the FEW Reg.57 Chevy's That Got the Fuel Injection in 57,May Have Even Been RARER?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed Cain, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity and uniqueness of this Corvette with the fuel injection :-) Lou

[@willsco76]

1st year for Fuel Injection for Chevrolet, Corvette, Pontiac and Bonneville.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Scott, If you're Subscriber to Jay Leno. can you Subscribe to me too? Lou

[@laurasmith9881]

It called OMG what a beautiful vett RED

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste in cars, Lou

[@edwardalamo2507]

VENETIAN RED, BEIGE COVES & TOP

[@MiguelGarcia-zx9rv]

Con más estilo que un auto moderno

[@loucostabile]

Hi Miguel, Happy to read you enjoy the styling of this car :-) Lou

[@notyouraccount566]

My first car was a 57 vette fuel injected bought in 72 for $1600 not many can say this my back up was a 66 ranchero

[@loucostabile]

Good times :-) Thank you for sharing gary :-)

[@siddharthshelar8147]

Hi Lou, As you said , a person who has no interest in cars would also love this one. And i'm one of the BIGGEST fan of this car. I love the shape and the design . I am from India. However , I wish to build a replica of this car here in India (Not to sale but just keep looking at it all day). Can you please help me with dimensions , measurements of the design for just the car body please ? Thanks , Sid

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sid, High praise for this car :-) Here is info from the National Corvette Museum that might help, Lou www.corvettemuseum.org/learn/about-corvette/corvette-specs/1957-corvette-specs/

[@edwardalamo2507]

1958 model was 9" longer

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@WJKPhD]

Sold for $129,250 at 2013 RM Sothebys.

[@saneauto]

Thank You for the info. If you know anything about the cars I film on my page any and all Information in the comments would be appreciated.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William J. Kelleher, Ph.D., Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jorgealejandroparadaferrei8552]

Precio me interesa comprar un corvett del 57

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jorge, I do not know what car values are for purchase. Lou

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Correct me if I'm wrong. It sounds like hydraulic lifters !?

[@jeremythompson9122]

I'm pretty sure the 283 4bbl, 283 dual quad, and 283 fuelie were all solid lifter engines in 1957. I think there were lesser 2 barrel 283's too that had hydraulic lifters. I could be wrong though

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge.

[@edwardalamo2507]

All hi - performance engines used solid lifters especially F I

[@johncasoni4379]

Compare this to Jay Leno's.

[@loucostabile]

I'm sure they are both great cars.

[@AdamRandomCollections]

The only thing ugly about this car is that antenna!! Remove it please, no one would ever listen to the radio while driving this car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@idesofmarch1375]

$3200.00 new

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@therainbow8334]

sek c

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like this one :-)