Guest crazycustom240z Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Anyone know of anybody installing a vette rear end in a 240z? Also I have been looking and looking for a set of plans to build a tubular chassis for my z. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolane Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 First, Welcome! I will be polite as I am sure others won't. You should use the search function first as there are a number of posts about using a C4 rear end in a Z. It has been done, and has its complications (too wide I believe). Take a look around, and ask questions that cannot be answered by searching. Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Damn newbies Welcome! Yes, please search. The only one that was documented with pictures was Scottie-GNZ. Search for his name and you will find the information you seek, if not (like Joshua politely said) then post away . !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazycustom240z Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Yes I am a newbie to the whole forum thing. I appreciate the help guys. Thanks for the info. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 http://home.cfl.rr.com/scottiegnz/gnz.html Thats his homepage i think he has all the pics and info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=69879&highlight=corvette http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=69954&highlight=corvette Just cause im a nice guy :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 for you heavy fab guys i have a 2003 explorer 8.8 3.55 irs rear end laying around.all aluminum housing.could have an air locker put in it for drag racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maichor Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 If you are serious about a tubular chassis,you can do on step better than plans. JEGS sells one that is weld together and set up for a solid rear, but it would be a good platform for an IRS as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workinprogress Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I am interested in the 8.8 IRS as well, this sounds like a very good alternative to pricey and rare r200 and up parts. Seems like it would be very strong, have disk brakes and have good geometry for auto x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBC_400 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 here is a link to a thread with pictures of my custom chassis project with corvette suspension http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=98793 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Hi and welcome, Here is a site that might be of interest to you. http://www.fastassdatsun.com/240z/240z.htm Cheers, Ari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Hi and welcome' date='Here is a site that might be of interest to you. http://www.fatassdatsun.com/240z/240z.htm Cheers, Ari[/quote'] Page not found ;< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazycustom240z Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Thanks much everyone Ari that link didnt show up jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazycustom240z Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Sbc 400 are you droppin a 400 in your z I got one for free and its the good one 010 numbers in it. I have to destroke it to a 377 with a turbo blow through carburation system. The chassis from jegs that people have talked about is it designed to be a rolling chassis without the body on it? Thanks much Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBC_400 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 yea, I will be dropping the 400 in it, my set is just NA 400 with brownfield heads flat tops and a vic jr intake. after the chassis si finnished and I save up some money I will work on the engine more. I dont know much about the jegs chassis, but I do believe that it is a roller set up for a solid rear end, a drag racing chassis. but I am sure it could be altered to fit a vette rear end. mine is a complete custom chassis built to the datsun wheelbase with the corvette suspension. and it will be a complete roller, with the body removable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazycustom240z Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 sweet I have big plans for mine but I start school here soon which puts a dampner on the fundage but thank god for the GI bill uncle sam gets to help pay for my project. I wanted to get away from the Macpherson strut up front and have been reading lots of books on suspension setup and design. I want to build a completely adjustable unequal length double a arm setup for the front and rear. I don't care to much if its gonna be a stiff ride cause it will be a weekend car. My goal though is to pull up to a new vette and blow his doors off on a road course. and then laugh at him hahahaha. So comfort really isn't a big concern for me I want performance and handling. The only problem I think that I will have with the rear suspension will be some of the geometry. I have the fronts figured out. Another thing do you think the jegster frame has a lot of torsional stiffness in it? jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 My goal though is to pull up to a new vette and blow his doors off on a road course. and then laugh at him hahahaha. So comfort really isn't a big concern for me I want performance and handling. Jeff, Your goal can be accomplished with the suspension that's on the car now. Just ask John Coffey. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Sorry guys, it's my spelling. Fixed the link. Cheers, Ari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazycustom240z Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Thanks Ari What body kit is that? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Hi Jeff Its the subtle Z kit I believe. Checkout http://www.Reactionresearch.com/automotive.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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