corvette stocker questions???

tgriffith · 07-19-2007, 09:55 AM

thinking about a new project and have a couple of questions about a corvette (1978 to 1981)

1) what about the rear housing???? can it be changed or do you have to run an original type with the short driveshafts??

2) if you can change them,,does anyone make a direct fit housing

3) also,,if you can change them,,,,would you want to???

thanks

tim

JIM MARSHALL · 07-19-2007, 10:39 AM

Tim,

You can change the rear, but I wouldn't if your planning on running a small block. I would try to find some Tom's Differential parts and go that way. The L-48 small blocks just got another gift from the AHFS and won't be a good combination . I would look at a 90's Camaro , they have better specs and are only rated @ 260 HP what a joke.

Jim Marshall
F/SA 35

Jimmy R Parker · 07-19-2007, 12:11 PM

Jim, the HP is now 269 for the '90 & '91 Corvettes thanks to some racer down in Georgia.

Jimmy

tgriffith · 07-19-2007, 05:55 PM

I was thinking more in the 1980 with the 305 combo,,,,not sure I have the knowledge to play with the G and h cars and there isnt as many M cars left racing,,,,I think that car will fit into M,,,

where would I get aftermarket stuff for that rear in the vette??

SSDiv6 · 07-19-2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

where would I get aftermarket stuff for that rear in the vette??

Check out Tom's Differentials:
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/

LNorton · 07-19-2007, 06:15 PM

Tim, You have a PM.

Are you gonna try and play on a "budget"? SHHHHH most of these guys dont know the meaning of that word LOL

NHRA or IHRA? I know a combination that I can put under the index pretty easily

M McMahan · 07-19-2007, 07:39 PM

Tim, I have two Corvette IRS set ups with spools and everything you need. I want to get them out of my garage so you can call me if you wish. Mike McMahan 4543 I/SA 1971 Corvette 254-913-1176 mmcmahan@hot.rr.com

greg fulk · 07-22-2007, 11:58 PM

Tim it's a L add weight to M...looks good to me.....it's a SS/K add weight to SS/L ...don't get the thing hit in SS please!

07-19-2007, 09:55 AM	#1
tgriffith Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	corvette stocker questions??? thinking about a new project and have a couple of questions about a corvette (1978 to 1981) 1) what about the rear housing???? can it be changed or do you have to run an original type with the short driveshafts?? 2) if you can change them,,does anyone make a direct fit housing 3) also,,if you can change them,,,,would you want to??? thanks tim

07-19-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
JIM MARSHALL Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indian Land SC Posts: 122 Likes: 250 Liked 337 Times in 46 Posts	Re: corvette stocker questions??? Tim, You can change the rear, but I wouldn't if your planning on running a small block. I would try to find some Tom's Differential parts and go that way. The L-48 small blocks just got another gift from the AHFS and won't be a good combination . I would look at a 90's Camaro , they have better specs and are only rated @ 260 HP what a joke. Jim Marshall F/SA 35 __________________ Jim Marshall 1967 STK

07-19-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
Jimmy R Parker Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: corvette stocker questions??? Jim, the HP is now 269 for the '90 & '91 Corvettes thanks to some racer down in Georgia. Jimmy

07-19-2007, 05:55 PM	#4
tgriffith Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: corvette stocker questions??? I was thinking more in the 1980 with the 305 combo,,,,not sure I have the knowledge to play with the G and h cars and there isnt as many M cars left racing,,,,I think that car will fit into M,,, where would I get aftermarket stuff for that rear in the vette??

07-19-2007, 06:15 PM	#6
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: corvette stocker questions??? Tim, You have a PM. Are you gonna try and play on a "budget"? SHHHHH most of these guys dont know the meaning of that word LOL NHRA or IHRA? I know a combination that I can put under the index pretty easily __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com Last edited by LNorton; 07-19-2007 at 06:18 PM.

07-19-2007, 07:39 PM	#7
M McMahan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: corvette stocker questions??? Tim, I have two Corvette IRS set ups with spools and everything you need. I want to get them out of my garage so you can call me if you wish. Mike McMahan 4543 I/SA 1971 Corvette 254-913-1176 mmcmahan@hot.rr.com

07-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#8
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: corvette stocker questions??? Tim it's a L add weight to M...looks good to me.....it's a SS/K add weight to SS/L ...don't get the thing hit in SS please! __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"