Corvette Solid Axle Info

[Ben Kallies]

Chad, I run a Jerico 4-speed with a Mcleod soft-loc. I had around 900-950 lb of pressure at the time. My 60 ft times were around 1.52 tripping the lights with the rear tires. I agree that a competent machine shop can turn the ring gear down, but I figured that you're going to want to have it heat treated again after the machining is done. That seems like a lot of hassle to change gears, not to mention the cost. What combination do you run? -Ben

[Mr.L-88]

The reason that I asked this is that before the safety loops were part of the IRS plan I witnessed something that made me a little bit gun shy of the whole beefed up IRS deal. A guy that I knew decided to try out his jet boat engine in his Corvette. He let his wife run the car and it spit the Pass side half shaft through the floor, back of the pass seat, and was captured by the seat leather which was pushed out about 6-8" from the normal location. Very lucky day for them. This is why I asked the questions that I did.

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Ben Kallies

Chad, I run a Jerico 4-speed with a Mcleod soft-loc. I had around 900-950 lb of pressure at the time. My 60 ft times were around 1.52 tripping the lights with the rear tires. I agree that a competent machine shop can turn the ring gear down, but I figured that you're going to want to have it heat treated again after the machining is done. That seems like a lot of hassle to change gears, not to mention the cost. What combination do you run? -Ben

427/235 stocker. th-350. avg 60' in the mid 1.30's ( one 1.40 on the rear tires)

[Mr.L-88]

You guys have been great! Thanks you all so much for the helpful information that you have sent to me through the PM's and email.