Stronger IRS?
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BTW , i like you , what's your name?
You have the spirit, but are you ready ?
Will be a long journey ,you will need time (if you do the wrenching)
patience for test-fail , and money (lots) , i started here around 2007.
It's 2012 and still stubborn breaking parts and trying to upgrade ! lol !
It's been 5 long years but i love each and every experience that my 87
has brought to me, plus i have met many good friends here.
Tell us more , how long you have your 87 ? What you like most , drag racing
or autocross, this looks like an interview but i like this thread and i would love
to see your 87 kicking and haulin serious azz !
ps : i have never seen a c5 rear on a c4.- Not saying it can't be done
i have never seen it. solid is the way to go with your desired power.
i've just upgraded from D36 to D44 and i want to stay there.
You have the spirit, but are you ready ?
Will be a long journey ,you will need time (if you do the wrenching)
patience for test-fail , and money (lots) , i started here around 2007.
It's 2012 and still stubborn breaking parts and trying to upgrade ! lol !
It's been 5 long years but i love each and every experience that my 87
has brought to me, plus i have met many good friends here.
Tell us more , how long you have your 87 ? What you like most , drag racing
or autocross, this looks like an interview but i like this thread and i would love
to see your 87 kicking and haulin serious azz !
ps : i have never seen a c5 rear on a c4.- Not saying it can't be done
i have never seen it. solid is the way to go with your desired power.
i've just upgraded from D36 to D44 and i want to stay there.
13 years of bracket racing my 94 M6 440RWHP/440RWTQ LT1 with 4.09 gears. No problems with IRS. Have the treated Ujoints and spindles FWIW. Going with the Hoosier drag radials has helped run low 1.6's 60' with the tire pressure at 25PSI. Launch at 1500 RPM's with lite spin of tires for burnout.
Taken the approach to ignore all the trash talk and hype at the track and focus on running running 11.3-11.5 1/4 mile and 7.3-7.5 1/8 mile. Trying to knock off another .2-.3 to get in the 10's or 6's seems to push the IRS over the limit for a C4 IMHO
Taken the approach to ignore all the trash talk and hype at the track and focus on running running 11.3-11.5 1/4 mile and 7.3-7.5 1/8 mile. Trying to knock off another .2-.3 to get in the 10's or 6's seems to push the IRS over the limit for a C4 IMHO
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but anybody needing or prepared to back half a C4 is probably going to go solid anyway
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...cs-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1571238970-post91.html
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i wonder if Jordan have a timeframe for this
I have a very good friend that started a very nice and cool
86 AFR195/SR/ZF6/Supercharged project, it's been 5 years.
Still there with all the brand new parts waiting.
Again , i don't want to discourage Jordan, i want to throw a cup
of reality on a very good idea that might turn into what i've seen
not only on that 86, on two or three cars more.
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i wonder if Jordan have a timeframe for this
I have a very good friend that started a very nice and cool
86 AFR195/SR/ZF6/Supercharged project, it's been 5 years.
Still there with all the brand new parts waiting.
Again , i don't want to discourage Jordan, i want to throw a cup
of reality on a very good idea that might turn into what i've seen
not only on that 86, on two or three cars more.
My mod list
-backhalf/IRS
-rebuilt t56
-built stroker LS1
-procharger D1(SC?)
-TSW Wheels
-Race brake upgrade (recommendations?)
-coilover upgrade
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Good to know , you have plenty plenty of time.
As an advice i'll tell you beforehand , enjoy your 87 as is for now.-
Take your time, plan , one thing at a time , build the LS engine before you pull
your current engine. Buy the wheels and get your parts before you tear it apart.
Keep us updated !!! Good Luck with whatever you decide to do !
As an advice i'll tell you beforehand , enjoy your 87 as is for now.-
Take your time, plan , one thing at a time , build the LS engine before you pull
your current engine. Buy the wheels and get your parts before you tear it apart.
Keep us updated !!! Good Luck with whatever you decide to do !
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That is not out of a c6. Here is a c6 rearend. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Corvett...812993&vxp=mtr
I think that is out of a viper, which is basically the same as a c4 but has different suspension and axles with it. Internals are the same.
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here is a picture of a viper rear end. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...C32C75&first=1
To the OP, please dont take this wrong, its nice to dream and set high goals, but in reality, building a IRS rear end to fit under the c4 using a c5-6 or even a viper rear is going to take a lot of experience, knowledge, and equipment to build, at least right. In fact, ill bet there are very few shops in the country that could do it, let alone what it would cost. If I was you, I would start with getting rid of the dana 36 rear, and bolting in a dana 44. You can do that for $1,000.00 or so. Build your motor in time and then see what you need for a rearend.
To the OP, please dont take this wrong, its nice to dream and set high goals, but in reality, building a IRS rear end to fit under the c4 using a c5-6 or even a viper rear is going to take a lot of experience, knowledge, and equipment to build, at least right. In fact, ill bet there are very few shops in the country that could do it, let alone what it would cost. If I was you, I would start with getting rid of the dana 36 rear, and bolting in a dana 44. You can do that for $1,000.00 or so. Build your motor in time and then see what you need for a rearend.
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I have a 89 Vette with 650 RWHP and last year I finally put a solid rear end in it with a threelink system with a watts bar on it. I autocross my car almost every weekend and love it. I can no drag race whenever I want without fear of breaking. I tried everything to try and keep the Dana 44 together but was breaking something at every other autocross.
Not trying to Hi Jack...But-do you have any photos of the exhaust with the Watts Linkage? I just purchased a Strange 9" with Alum Center for my 92. I may go with a TriAngulated 4 link (to elminate any locator).
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here is a picture of a viper rear end. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...C32C75&first=1
To the OP, please dont take this wrong, its nice to dream and set high goals, but in reality, building a IRS rear end to fit under the c4 using a c5-6 or even a viper rear is going to take a lot of experience, knowledge, and equipment to build, at least right. In fact, ill bet there are very few shops in the country that could do it, let alone what it would cost. If I was you, I would start with getting rid of the dana 36 rear, and bolting in a dana 44. You can do that for $1,000.00 or so. Build your motor in time and then see what you need for a rearend.
To the OP, please dont take this wrong, its nice to dream and set high goals, but in reality, building a IRS rear end to fit under the c4 using a c5-6 or even a viper rear is going to take a lot of experience, knowledge, and equipment to build, at least right. In fact, ill bet there are very few shops in the country that could do it, let alone what it would cost. If I was you, I would start with getting rid of the dana 36 rear, and bolting in a dana 44. You can do that for $1,000.00 or so. Build your motor in time and then see what you need for a rearend.
THIS IS A 3D GENERATION VIPER SUPER 44 WITH C5 REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS
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I went with NewmansCarCreations for my rear end. They were great to deal with and no issues yet. I haven't ran car yet with new mods but I'm hoping for mid 11s
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Any differential requires maintenance - you don't just change fluids and drive on! Maintenance will vary with use but it needs to be regular and is a nuisance.