solid axle swap
05-16-2012, 12:04 AM
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solid axle swap
I know, it is what makes a vette special!! I would like info on a solid axle 4-link swap!!! 12 bolt and 9 inch rears all info i can get, car will be street driven, would like to hear how they ride on the street? 510 horses at the crank, turbo 400 trans. 3.08 gears
05-16-2012, 08:03 AM
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Special isn't the word I would have chosen to differentiate a Corvette with IRS to a comparable car with a solid rear axle. The biggest advantage I can think of is handling and a secondary concern is ride quality. The Corvette is already a little challenged with ride quality because it's tuned for handling and better cars often handle worse. When you throw in a solid rear axle you're making the ride quality worse and on top of that you're throwing your valued handling out the window. The IRS in a Corvette in stock form can handle the power you're talking about so that isn't the issue. If all the car does is a 1/4 mile sprint over and over then go for it. If the car gets driven on the street and goes around corners I recommend you rethink the solid rear axle swap or you may end up spending a lot of time and money for something that you'll very likely regret later.
05-16-2012, 08:23 AM
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Special isn't the word I would have chosen to differentiate a Corvette with IRS to a comparable car with a solid rear axle. The biggest advantage I can think of is handling and a secondary concern is ride quality. The Corvette is already a little challenged with ride quality because it's tuned for handling and better cars often handle worse. When you throw in a solid rear axle you're making the ride quality worse and on top of that you're throwing your valued handling out the window. The IRS in a Corvette in stock form can handle the power you're talking about so that isn't the issue. If all the car does is a 1/4 mile sprint over and over then go for it. If the car gets driven on the street and goes around corners I recommend you rethink the solid rear axle swap or you may end up spending a lot of time and money for something that you'll very likely regret later.
Almost anyone in my experience who wants to replace IRS with a solid axle is usually interested in only going in a straight line.
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Pegan2261 (09-11-2021)
05-16-2012, 01:29 PM
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For me it is about applying large amounts of horse power and torque to pavement without breaking parts.
So the antiquated IRS really handles that much better then a properly setup 4 link?
So the antiquated IRS really handles that much better then a properly setup 4 link?
05-24-2012, 08:51 PM
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Burning Brakes
05-25-2012, 09:48 AM
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Built "Super 10 bolt" by Tracdogg2. 3.36 gears and all the goodies. 1.51-1.53 60's... Atleast 35 passes and 7k street miles... Still quiet as can be.
And this car weighs 3700lbs as well..
