roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Maybe not so British ?
I plan to use a C5 Corvette 6 spd. drivetrain, suspension, cradle, brakes, torque tube/drive shaft and BH. Anyone done such a swap into anything ?
Thanks, art. |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4511 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: Maybe not so British ?
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Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
Re: Maybe not so British ?
If I was doing my car over today, I would use the C5/C6 Vette drivetrain. Seems like it would make a really nice package with a shortened torque tube.
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Maybe not so British ?
Jim P., isn't 69' to 92' forwards ? IMHO, when I add-up of all individual item$, to build a more conventional drivetrain, C5 seems to be a good value. It's a lot of reduced weight, evolved engineering, increased performance and increased rigidity. I suspect their lack of conversions is A. intimidation factor B.possibly required shorten/lengthen torque tube/d-shaft. Without a doubt, the 23.5" axle C/L to front mounting face/rear of torque tube, can produce encroachment problems in LBC's.
Cheers, art. |
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