Coconut

I'm looking for either:

1) An adapter to connect a C5 or C6 Corvette differential to a regular drive shaft instead of a torque tube?

OR

2) something that will allow a Dana 44 to fit on a C5 or C6 Corvette suspension cradle?

I've seen both of these done before, but I'm not sure where to locate the actual parts. I'm really interested in option 1.
Here's a pic for option 2 at Street Shop, Inc. The side yokes would help much. I can get the rear diff cover.

shakedown067

No clue, but that's one nice piece of work in the photo you posted. Very cool project.

Zip Corvettes

How much do you want to spend?

SteveDoten

looks like C6 L/UCA's on that frame

C5/6 diff to driveshaft? has this been done? I think the Dana44 would be the better route, better looking also

Coconut

Yes. it has been done before.

That particular differential is from a Viper Dana 44.

Coconut

I'm not sure, but an adapter to connect the rear differential of a C5 or C6 to a drive shaft would save me time, headaches, & I'm sure would be cheaper in the long run than dealing with a torque tube.

Apparently, there was an adapter made by http://www.21stcenturystreetmachines.com/
back in 2005 at the Good Guys auto show in Charlotte, but that company's website is no longer in existence.

I know I have seen a billet aluminum adapter on a C5 differential at a website that builds modern chassis for old hot rods (like Art Morrison - just as an example), but I cannot remember where it was at, nor seem to find it online again.

Coconut

This is not the adapter I saw somewhere online, but it does appear that Hot Rod Jim may possibly make one. I'm waiting to find out.





More information can be found at the following link (just scroll down toward the middle of the page): http://www.hotrodjim.com/projects_shop_57_truck.php

Coconut

I finally found the image I saw online:



It is located at Chassis Concepts.com http://www.chassisconcepts.com/

They make the following:
Suspension
Adapters and parts
C5/6 Differential Adapter
New and Used C4/C5/C6
Suspension

Now, I just need to see if i can get me one!

Coconut

All,
Hot Rod Jim is in the process of testing the adapter he has created for production. When it is ready, he will send out a notice. So if you need one, then email him, & get on the waiting list!

SteveDoten

It's in production with real world use?

why use the Getrag C5 over Dana?

Coconut

I'm replacing the C4 rear suspension with the C5/C6 A-arm style. I can put a Dana 44 on it, but since I have every part (including the differential) for the C6, it's easier for me to just use a C5/C6 differential adapter for the drive shaft.

The original pic above shows the A-arm style rear suspension with a Dana 44 connected to it from a Viper. Without a doubt, it can be a strong rear setup!

The C6 differential with a drive shaft adapter just works better for my particular application at this time - that's all.

Coconut

The above has been confirmed. The unit can be had for:
Retail is $1,325

The owner will be at the 2011 Turkey Rod Run coming up.

ktmcorvette

I have seen the Chassis Concepts Diff Adapter referenced in several posts, but I can't find much information about it. Even Chassis Concepts WEB page doesn't really have any info on it. Has anybody used one? Does it work very good? Any info would be appreciated.