C3 half shafts
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Intermediate
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From: warrenton va
C3 half shafts
I have a 75 with a 468 cu in alum head, hyd roller with about 550-575 hp.
I am looking for anyone that has experience with aftermarket half shafts that can withstand higher horsepower motors.
I appreciate any words of wisdom.
Thanks, Gary
I am looking for anyone that has experience with aftermarket half shafts that can withstand higher horsepower motors.
I appreciate any words of wisdom.
Thanks, Gary
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
I have had a set of these in my car for a few years. I think they say up to around 750 HP with these. Reasonably priced also.
http://www.fortwayneclutch.com/index...es.html?cat=28
http://www.fortwayneclutch.com/index...es.html?cat=28
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Depending on what you'll be doing with that much power, you could well be in the market for an HD diff, if not a full 12-bolt IRS conversion, as well as other bits such as HD stubs and 1/2" lugs, as I've learned the hard way you don't have to be on slicks to break a 10-bolt and other stuff back there. My $.02
Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Plano TX
Half Shafts
What did the L88 cars come equipped with a standard equipment? And how did they hold up. I don't know that they made as much power as the OP's car, but most considered them on the high side of 500 didn't they?
Drifting
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Remember one more thing. Back in the day, the street tires did not have anywhere near the grip of today's tires. That acted as a "safety valve" to protect the drivetrain. The tires would spin, limiting severe loads on the drivetrain.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas City MO
You should check out www.dennysdriveshaft.com. Bought mine from them. They work great and look awesome. They have everything from half-shafts for the vettes, driveshafts, u-joints, and much more...
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/c34_...lf_shafts.html
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/c34_...lf_shafts.html
Safety Car
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From: Seattle Washington
L-88's came with all the standard parts of a Big Block car. Nothing diffrent in this department.
