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Jan 27, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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DIY Minitub??

Anyone have the pics for the diy minitub? the pics are gone from this link

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=240&TopicID=1

Jan 28, 2011 | 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bcarp

Anyone have the pics for the diy minitub? the pics are gone from this link

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=240&TopicID=1

I've got the pics somewhere. I'll look for them and post tomorrow.

Jan 28, 2011 | 03:09 AM

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Does this help at all?
http://tradezone.com/vette/tubing.html

Jan 28, 2011 | 07:04 PM

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Yes it does, and I am willing to look at all the info I can find.
Thanks

Jan 28, 2011 | 10:37 PM

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Here are the pics that go with this write-up.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=240&TopicID=1

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Jan 29, 2011 | 03:49 PM

00Corvette

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Wow! Is that really all there is to it? No structural changes or metal moved at all??? Just cut the wheel house and widen it?

That's awesome, definitely a future project for me..

Jan 29, 2011 | 05:17 PM

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Same here but I have to ask, Why is it called a "Mini" tub? lol Is there like a full done up version?

Jan 29, 2011 | 05:52 PM

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Same here but I have to ask, Why is it called a "Mini" tub? lol Is there like a full done up version?

Yes, there is. A full tub is for going all out drag or pro-street, back halving the car is usually what drag racers do..

It usually allows you to run a 30 inch or so plus tall tire and they're as wide as I'm sure you've seen on show cars.

Basically a mini tub doesn't USUALLY allow wider than 345MM tire and allows you to keep your trunk/backseat fairly stock and usable.

A full tub will not allow either.

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Jan 29, 2011 | 06:02 PM

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Damn and here I wanted to be the first to run a 375 lol...guess its not happening

Jan 29, 2011 | 09:44 PM

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My 345s came in today and they are huge!

Jan 29, 2011 | 10:21 PM

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I wonder if these guys with 600+hp and 345's still blow through first,second, and into third, otherwise Im wanting some damn 375's hahah

Jan 29, 2011 | 10:24 PM

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I will let you know.......that is if my clutch holds up. I am at 611

Jan 30, 2011 | 05:25 PM

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HOLY COW those are HUGE!

Jan 30, 2011 | 06:16 PM

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I wonder if these guys with 600+hp and 345's still blow through first,second, and into third, otherwise Im wanting some damn 375's hahah

Yep...they do.

ET streets or something similar like the Nitto's above will hook ALOT better but 600+ with IRS in a C5 and you'd be spinning 2nd no problem if you go WOT at any point in the RPM band roll or stop.

3rd you may have to rev it a little and drop the clutch but you'll spin if you want to

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I posted this message in the general thread but if I could get some of you fine gents to comment on it, I'd be grateful. The more the merrier.. Thanks. (and yes I know this is a really old thread). New post is here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1590847153

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