598 cid and 4-link Stingray Build
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598 cid and 4-link Stingray Build
Lately we have been playing with 4 cylinders and rotaries, so it seemed like time to build something with some serious displacement. A couple of weekends ago we started on the build of our dad's '69 corvette. Plans are for a 598 Shafiroff low deck, M-22 supercase, and a Moser 9". So far we have the IRS removed and the frame prepped for an Autofab 4-link, which should be showing up next week, along with a 9" axle. The progress so far....
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I'm not for sure what the four link is, but am totally interested in learning please update this post with information & photos of your progress. What's the difference in the irs & four Link suspension? You have two really beautiful machines there.
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What a coincidence that I chose today to look at the CF since I haven't been on here in months. I have done this swap so I will be interested in following your progress. Jim will be a great source for you. I have the 598 but it's a talldeck. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything.
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The fastest way to reach me is peflournoy@gt.rr.com. I can supply pics and maybe advice as to what NOT to do.
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One of the internet's greatest values is the ability to NOT make the same mistakes as others with some research. OP is fortunate to have someone who's done a very similar swap, I wouldn't think this is a very common one.
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Autofab 4 link is a great product. I've been running mine with a Ford 9" for almost 2 years now with zero issues. I've put 100+ passes on mine, too. I drive mine on the street quite a bit in the summer and runs great on the street as well. 275 MT drag radials for tires.
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You're gonna need some serious rubber to hold that beast! There was a similar car on here a few years ago that a guy named Mike owned with a 540 and he wrecked it right after it was finished. That much TQ and HP can be a handful.
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M-22?
I talked with Paul about M-22 with Italian gears and he told me it can"t handle the torque. I have a Shaffiroff 582 with a g-force transmission with mcleod soft lock clutch. I need to back half mine. Good luck...i'll be watching updates.
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The G-Force is what (Jim) 427Hotrod runs and I have seen him beat the snot out of it at the track so I know it will handle the abuse. I opted for the Transzilla T-56 from Rockland Standard Gear. It's rated to 1200 HP but I can't tell you how well it will hold up to the track yet. However, the 6 speed is nice with my 373 gears.
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I think we are going to stick with the supercase M-22. This car will see primarily street use. The tranny might be borderline, but I think we'll be OK. Our dad is a big fan of the old four speeds, so I think he'll get a kick out of the gear whine on the M-22.
