Guest Anonymous Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I am just starting my plans for my "new" rearend. I don't want to ever worry about the stock R180 or even the R200 or R230 breaking. I want a REALLY strong rearend so I NEVER have to worry about it when driving hard or at the strip every now and then. (never is an interesting word...) I want to reinforce the rear "frame" (if you can call a unibody that) to support what ever I choose. I have been looking at these options: 1. Jag rearend. This shouldn't be too hard, but hub to hub is a little long. Even with the Velo Rossa body kit I want, it would be difficult. (53" vs. 62") http://www.geocities.com/concourswest/page3.html 2. Heavy Duty 9" IRS. CWI does custom jobs from 49" to 65". They could make a do one for the exact size i want. I'm thinking 56" hub to hub. http://www.geocities.com/concourswest/page4.html 3. RCC IRS system. Theirs is 59" hub to hub. Thats only 3" on each side which should fit under the Velo Rossa kit. I am leaning toward this option. http://dwayne9.addr.com/universal_suspensions.html 4. Straight axle. I dont' want to do this. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about these setups? Thanks in advance for your ideas! (I know most of you are running the R200 or R230, but I never want to even think about the rearend when hitting the NOS.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=23054&highlight=corvette+rear+end This topic has been nicely discussed before. The information is in the archives and can be gleaned from using the search function. I know you will find it helpful! The R200 won't give you any worries--it's the half shafts that you have to be careful of. Usually the U-joints are what breaks in a sticky launch situation. Do some reading and you'll find all you need... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Thanks for the link. I spent a few hours searching through the forums on this topic. I have read that before, and it was an interesting article. However, I noticed that there wasn't much mention of any Ford 9" or any of these kits I found. I know many use the R200 w/o problem, but I still don't fully trust it. (You haven't seen me drive!) The Corvette suspension, from what I have read, isn't a very ueful option because of its width. (64") That is almost a foot wider than stock! I don't want one wider than 59". Has anyone ever heard of or used any of these kits? Has anyone ever used a Ford 9"? I have only found one reference to someone using a 9", but it had 4-link reared. (No thanks!) Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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