Amazingly, this car's entire list of modifications costs less than $2,000. The Corvette runs a completely stock long-block (except for the rocker arms mentioned), and the factory fuel system is still in use. The original 700R4 transmission hasn't been touched in its 78,000 miles, and that includes the stock torque converter, suspension, everything.
Considering these '84 Corvettes currently sell in the $4,000-$10,000 price range, you could net an 11-second sports car for the price of a used Honda Civic. It's too bad so many young drivers don't fully realize the true potential of the V-8, and elect to roll around in stickered imports instead. Luckily for John, his father steered him in the right direction at an early age by introducing him to Chevrolet performance. He has since owned quite a few LSX-powered vehicles, but this Corvette has sentimental value, and will always be a part of the Wood family.