bcarp

Anyone have the pics for the diy minitub? the pics are gone from this link

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=240&TopicID=1

Gr8Wht

I've got the pics somewhere. I'll look for them and post tomorrow.

TriplBlk

Does this help at all?
http://tradezone.com/vette/tubing.html

bcarp

Yes it does, and I am willing to look at all the info I can find.
Thanks

Gr8Wht

Here are the pics that go with this write-up.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=240&TopicID=1

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00Corvette

Wow! Is that really all there is to it? No structural changes or metal moved at all??? Just cut the wheel house and widen it?

That's awesome, definitely a future project for me..

TriplBlk

Same here but I have to ask, Why is it called a "Mini" tub? lol Is there like a full done up version?

00Corvette

Yes, there is. A full tub is for going all out drag or pro-street, back halving the car is usually what drag racers do..

It usually allows you to run a 30 inch or so plus tall tire and they're as wide as I'm sure you've seen on show cars.

Basically a mini tub doesn't USUALLY allow wider than 345MM tire and allows you to keep your trunk/backseat fairly stock and usable.

A full tub will not allow either.

TriplBlk

Damn and here I wanted to be the first to run a 375 lol...guess its not happening

bcarp

My 345s came in today and they are huge!

TriplBlk

I wonder if these guys with 600+hp and 345's still blow through first,second, and into third, otherwise Im wanting some damn 375's hahah

bcarp

I will let you know.......that is if my clutch holds up. I am at 611

Gr8Wht

HOLY COW those are HUGE!

00Corvette

Yep...they do.

ET streets or something similar like the Nitto's above will hook ALOT better but 600+ with IRS in a C5 and you'd be spinning 2nd no problem if you go WOT at any point in the RPM band roll or stop.

3rd you may have to rev it a little and drop the clutch but you'll spin if you want to

CactusCat

I posted this message in the general thread but if I could get some of you fine gents to comment on it, I'd be grateful. The more the merrier.. Thanks. (and yes I know this is a really old thread). New post is here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1590847153