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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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I have a 71 corvette with a big block, 4 speed. Where or who can beef up my rear so i can keep the independent suspension with a 600hp motor? A guy told me he had his modified by a place called thompson's in california but i've yet to find the place. im from NJ
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Contact Gary GTR1999 here on the forum. He has built plenty of rears that hold up to a lot of power. Want the ultimate he will build you a 12 bolt center section that will hold just about anything you can throw at it. You better have your check book ready though they are not cheap. Gary is in Ct around the New Haven area.
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thank you, appreciate the help
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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