Corvette Rearend swap?? Need some help
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8th Gear
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From: Harrison TN
Corvette Rearend swap?? Need some help
Hey gotta an '81 and was trying to find a solid axle housing kit or set up for the car? I have tried all the obvious places Moser, Strange, and Currie Ent. any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in adance.
Burning Brakes
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There aren't any "Bolt-in Kits" available that I am aware of but there some that are pretty close.
I spoke with Tom Reyer at Chassis_warehouse@yahoo.com
He is the Manager of Autofab Race Cars.
He emailed me some pics and his prices were in line with CACHASSISWORKS.com who also offer the components such as the 9" housings and 4-link setups.
You will need welding skills or have access to someone who does.
Keep me posted on what you decide to do as this is my next project.
-Patrick
I spoke with Tom Reyer at Chassis_warehouse@yahoo.com
He is the Manager of Autofab Race Cars.
He emailed me some pics and his prices were in line with CACHASSISWORKS.com who also offer the components such as the 9" housings and 4-link setups.
You will need welding skills or have access to someone who does.
Keep me posted on what you decide to do as this is my next project.
-Patrick
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There aren't any "Bolt-in Kits" available that I am aware of but there some that are pretty close.
I spoke with Tom Reyer at Chassis_warehouse@yahoo.com
He is the Manager of Autofab Race Cars.
He emailed me some pics and his prices were in line with CACHASSISWORKS.com who also offer the components such as the 9" housings and 4-link setups.
You will need welding skills or have access to someone who does.
Keep me posted on what you decide to do as this is my next project.
-Patrick
I spoke with Tom Reyer at Chassis_warehouse@yahoo.com
He is the Manager of Autofab Race Cars.
He emailed me some pics and his prices were in line with CACHASSISWORKS.com who also offer the components such as the 9" housings and 4-link setups.
You will need welding skills or have access to someone who does.
Keep me posted on what you decide to do as this is my next project.
-Patrick
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I don't think ANYBODY has a 'kit' that makes this a weekend job, but here is the story (complete with finished pictures ) of a Forum-member who had the work done for him at a chassis-shop in just 4 days:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1651829
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1651829
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I don't think ANYBODY has a 'kit' that makes this a weekend job, but here is the story (complete with finished pictures ) of a Forum-member who had the work done for him at a chassis-shop in just 4 days:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1651829
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1651829
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Thanks-in-advance!!!!!
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Guys thanks a ton for the insight on the rearends! Very good pics and helpful ideas. Just wonder how bad the ride might be with the solid axle?
Going with a 496 stroker and big spray, so I am looking at close to 1,000hp, hence the solid axle set up. I will run a 12 bolt IRS if it will hold. Got an 82 T/A now with a 422 stroker and 150 shot (700hp) and set it up with a 9 inch under it and it does great! Just might put it in the vette and run the BB in the T/A. Thanks again.
Going with a 496 stroker and big spray, so I am looking at close to 1,000hp, hence the solid axle set up. I will run a 12 bolt IRS if it will hold. Got an 82 T/A now with a 422 stroker and 150 shot (700hp) and set it up with a 9 inch under it and it does great! Just might put it in the vette and run the BB in the T/A. Thanks again.
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