Ford 9" in a C5
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Originally Posted by nitrouscharlie
Anyone run 9" rear end in a C5 ???? Where can I get one, and how much?
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t_rearend.aspx
They will build what ever you want. They supply many of the national drag racing teams.
GUSTO
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There are several over on the Forced Induction forum.
As far as I know, they were all custom, one off with front mounted TH400's or Powerglides.
It's not a small job, and some would argue that you don't really have a Corvette any more.
As far as I know, they were all custom, one off with front mounted TH400's or Powerglides.
It's not a small job, and some would argue that you don't really have a Corvette any more.
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It would be a real butcher job requiring a complete re-arrangement of the drivetrain and probably requiring carving up the body to move the tranny forward. If you are going to do it use a C5 that is a badly damaged salvage car so you don't have a lot of money in it. Once it is done the car would be no longer marketable as a Corvette and not very desirable to most people looking for a Corvette.
Bill
Bill
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I've seen it in person, I wouldn't call it a butcher job at all if it's done right.
Major Spray's Vette Doctor's car has a 12 bolt out back with what I believe a glide up front. If I had the money, I'd be all over that setup.
Major Spray's Vette Doctor's car has a 12 bolt out back with what I believe a glide up front. If I had the money, I'd be all over that setup.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Knoxville TN
Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
It would be a real butcher job requiring a complete re-arrangement of the drivetrain and probably requiring carving up the body to move the tranny forward. If you are going to do it use a C5 that is a badly damaged salvage car so you don't have a lot of money in it. Once it is done the car would be no longer marketable as a Corvette and not very desirable to most people looking for a Corvette.
Bill
Bill
any competent chassis builder can do this. I'm not a chassis guy and I did my own. you will have to move the tranny up against the engine though. it's not easy, nor cheap. but it is doable. don't listen to the motor mouth purists. it's your car. do what you want to with YOUR car. it's not like a c5 is rare or collectable.
Last edited by SR71; Jul 29, 2006 at 11:42 PM.
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if you don't know what you are talking about...and you don't...kindly keep your mouth shut.
any competent chassis builder can do this. I'm not a chassis guy and I did my own. you will have to move the tranny up against the engine though. it's not easy, nor cheap. but it is doable. don't listen to the motor mouth purists. it's your car. do what you want to with YOUR car. it's not like a c5 is rare or collectable.
any competent chassis builder can do this. I'm not a chassis guy and I did my own. you will have to move the tranny up against the engine though. it's not easy, nor cheap. but it is doable. don't listen to the motor mouth purists. it's your car. do what you want to with YOUR car. it's not like a c5 is rare or collectable.
Why can't you do the same
Last edited by Mike Mercury; Jul 30, 2006 at 12:08 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Knoxville TN
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
hey man, Bill gave his thoughts and opinions without having to attack anyone.
Why can't you do the same
Why can't you do the same
I love expert opinions from people who have never done the thing they are giving opinions about.
the only thing worse than no information is misinformation.
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From: Goose Creek SC
9" Ford
Originally Posted by SR71
if you don't know what you are talking about...and you don't...kindly keep your mouth shut.
any competent chassis builder can do this. I'm not a chassis guy and I did my own. you will have to move the tranny up against the engine though. it's not easy, nor cheap. but it is doable. don't listen to the motor mouth purists. it's your car. do what you want to with YOUR car. it's not like a c5 is rare or collectable.
any competent chassis builder can do this. I'm not a chassis guy and I did my own. you will have to move the tranny up against the engine though. it's not easy, nor cheap. but it is doable. don't listen to the motor mouth purists. it's your car. do what you want to with YOUR car. it's not like a c5 is rare or collectable.
I agree with Mike, you were just plain rude! Great that you know how the process is done. but ya don't have to bust someones ***** to correct them.
Burning Brakes
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From: Knoxville TN
Originally Posted by tboneinsc
I agree with Mike, you were just plain rude! Great that you know how the process is done. but ya don't have to bust someones ***** to correct them.
there is one glaring problem with the whole front tranny/solid axle deal. when you put a tranny against the back of the engine, there is no room for off the shelf lt headers. and there is not enough room to pass a standard exhaust around the tranny pan. since my car is a twin turbo, we solved this problem by passing the dual 3" pipes through the main frame rails and turning them out through the rocker panels where the rear brake ducts would go on a zo6. the exhaust exit is kind of reminisient of the factory side pipes. you can't see them in the sig pic because of the retaining wall, but they are there. this would be a much bigger problem on a na engine.
Last edited by SR71; Jul 30, 2006 at 04:51 PM.
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Originally Posted by SR71
he was just plain rude implying that my car was a hack job and not a corvette anymore. but, being rude is his god given right in this country as it is mine.
If I were to put that much work into mine, I'd also be insulted if someone called my car a hack job.
Racer
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From: Goose Creek SC
9" Ford
Originally Posted by Face
If I were to put that much work into mine, I'd also be insulted if someone called my car a hack job.
Lighten up.
Drifting
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From: Southwest Virginia
Originally Posted by SR71
he was just plain rude implying that my car was a hack job and not a corvette anymore.
While you have one very impressive drag car there, I have to agree with Bill's comment that your average Corvette buyer is not looking for what you have. And that in no way means what you have is a bad car.
A much better approach to this thread would have been answer the original poster with something like "Yes with a lot of work it can be done great results" then show everyone some pictures of your car and everyone would have left this thread impressed with your ability to build an impressive car, instead of leaving the thread disgusted with your attitude.
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From: winter haven florida
St. Jude Donor '12
Originally Posted by nitrouscharlie
Why do all of my posts get jacked by attitude? I ask a question, and about mid way through the replys, the attitude starts. Please don't do that.
dont sweat it, it seems to happen quite often here. your question brings controversy to the site. some people think that you can only mod the car to a point, using corvette c-5 specific parts. others think it is ok to use everything availiable to mod a car to get what they want. if you are worried about resale and what others will think, then it is a bad idea to go with a 9". it appeares that what you are after is an all out go fast beast. so do what makes you happy and listen to the ones that have done it and learn from them. ignore the ones that give opinions with no real experiance in the mod you are asking about. sometimes you just have to wade through the crap to find what you are looking for. good luck on the quest for speed.
