straight axel conversion for c-3?

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Mar 14, 2012 | 12:46 AM

buccaneer1961

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straight axel conversion for c-3?

is there any places out there that have bolt in conversions so you dont tear out your rear end with a 600+ lb tq stroker big block comming off the line? and not looking very smart??

Mar 14, 2012 | 01:05 AM

jesse10886

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Good question idk

Mar 14, 2012 | 07:35 AM

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I have never heard of a bolt in conversion but there are a few folks that did convert to straight. here is one of the threads.

Terry

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-and-pics.html

Mar 14, 2012 | 07:49 AM

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I have never heard of a bolt in conversion but there are a few folks that did convert to straight. here is one of the threads.

Terry

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-and-pics.html

That's sexy. Looks like it cost ~$5k. Not that I have the power to justify it now, but in a perfect world, some day I might.

If you net out the cost of trailing arm and rear diff rebuild/re-gear it looks a little more more sensible.

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Mar 14, 2012 | 07:58 AM

HOOAH

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Yea nate, I agree. I too saved the link for that "someday."

Mar 14, 2012 | 07:59 AM

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Buy a Camaro

Mar 14, 2012 | 08:23 AM

nate99

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Buy a Camaro

I would have, but they were more expensive in similar condition. I love my '81, but I'd trade even for one now in similar condition.

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Mar 14, 2012 | 10:47 AM

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Apr 10, 2012 | 10:52 PM

buccaneer1961

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ive a question...ive a 496 in my 69 vette,the weiand stealth intake will fit under thr L-88 scoop with a 3 inch k&n drop base air cleaner...my question is...does anybody make an intake manifold for the peanut port heads that will fit under the hood too? i love the 265 cc oval post heads from afr...gobs of flow,look at them? im running an 625 roller hyd. my shift points are at 5500/5800 rpm and i feel this is a hot ticket item...i want all my power in the 2500/5500 range

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