traction bar?
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From: fairfax va
traction bar?
where can i find a traction bar for my 1980 corvette? i saw a post in archives that talked about ssm but i cant find one for sale. will this part really help, what are typical gains? thanks
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Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
None OTS
There are none off the shelf for '80-'82 IRS. Most of the CF'ers that have a traction bar have pre-'80 cars with 4-hole spring mounting plates. '80-'82 cars plates have 3 holes.
I am in the middle of making one for my '80. It will look similar to the one in the picture posted by Gordonm in the tread mentioned above.
I am using a solid motor mount bolted to the front diff mount that will transfer force directly to the rear cross member. I am fabricating the rear mount from a HD trailer spring mount welded to a 1/4 x 5 x 5 plate. In between is a powder coated Megan Racing tie bar. I am going to have the front and rear mounts powder coated.
I have an extra solid motor mount and spring mount and plenty of 1/4x5 stock left over for another spring plate. You can buy HD tie bars on eBay for about $50 + shipping.
I'll sell you my extra parts and a plate for cost ($30) + shipping. PM me if you're interested.
I am in the middle of making one for my '80. It will look similar to the one in the picture posted by Gordonm in the tread mentioned above.
I am using a solid motor mount bolted to the front diff mount that will transfer force directly to the rear cross member. I am fabricating the rear mount from a HD trailer spring mount welded to a 1/4 x 5 x 5 plate. In between is a powder coated Megan Racing tie bar. I am going to have the front and rear mounts powder coated.
I have an extra solid motor mount and spring mount and plenty of 1/4x5 stock left over for another spring plate. You can buy HD tie bars on eBay for about $50 + shipping.
I'll sell you my extra parts and a plate for cost ($30) + shipping. PM me if you're interested.
Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=442
Here's the plate for '78-'79:
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=441
And here's the plate for '63='77:
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=440
Is your spring original? If not and you didn't replace it, then a previous owner may have replaced with a pre-80 spring.
