New frame, new engine....
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From: marcinelle hainaut
New frame, new engine....
Hello,
- I want to buy a new frame.
http://www.colliertechnologies.com/main.html
what do you think about it?
For corvette 1976
- Suspension Steeroids!!
- new engine (donot can choose I need your councils) 400ci or 434ci or 454ci to have 500 hp!!!! I want an engine reliable!!!!
- Transmission: TKO Tremec 5 speed!!!!
Can you advise me on my choices
thank you with you all
David
- I want to buy a new frame.
http://www.colliertechnologies.com/main.html
what do you think about it?
For corvette 1976
- Suspension Steeroids!!
- new engine (donot can choose I need your councils) 400ci or 434ci or 454ci to have 500 hp!!!! I want an engine reliable!!!!
- Transmission: TKO Tremec 5 speed!!!!
Can you advise me on my choices
thank you with you all
David
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I think I've seen at least 5 or 6 companies making Corvette frames. I think a company called SRIII makes a very rigid tubular with C5 or C6 suspension. You can even get one already setup for a LS motor.
Lots of choices.
John
Lots of choices.
John
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Get the frame setup for C4/C5 suspension. The motor you want to get it setup for is the LS series motors. Gobs of power and rock solid reliable. Put in a 6 speed behind it and you will be good to go. It won't be cheap but you can drive it for thousands of miles with no worries.
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Get the frame setup for C4/C5 suspension. The motor you want to get it setup for is the LS series motors. Gobs of power and rock solid reliable. Put in a 6 speed behind it and you will be good to go. It won't be cheap but you can drive it for thousands of miles with no worries.
c4/c5 suspension has better design geometry. Rack and pinion is a must. What the purpose of this car? Cruiser? race? That will help us debate the frame and the engine.
If your talking 500hp make sure whomever is building your frame that they use a strong rear differential.
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