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Suspension/ Drivetrain question

Posted: 2/27/02 5:56am Message 1 of 2
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BROOKFIELD, CT - USA
Joined: 2/8/2002
Posts: 6
Vette(s): 68 roadster, 509 cid aluminum race engine, 18" wheels, custom chrome roll bar, almost fully restored
I'm restoring my whole Vette. To date Ive got polyurethane toi replace all the rubber bushings, nitrogen shocks, composite rear spring & cut down 500# front springs. I also added modified rear trailing arms so I can mount 10" rear wheels. So what else should I replace if I want to take her road racing ? Are there any kits for racing A Arms ? Where to get racing parts for a C3 ?
On the drivetrain, I have a new 509cid engine, a jerico 4 speed trans, larger new radiator, centerforce clutch. Will I need to redo the internals on the rear diff ? Whats the best ratio for a high speed track like Watkins Glen or Pocono. I think with side pipes she will be Way too loud for Lime Rock :) so I wont worry about the proper gears there


68 Roadster Road Racer, 509 cid aluminum block, Jerico trans, 17" wheels, custom chrome roll bar, Coming back together for Summer 02, I hope
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Suspension/ Drivetrain question

Posted: 2/27/02 8:35am Message 2 of 2
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CHARLOTTE, NC - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 158
Vette(s): 1972 Mille Miglia Red Coupe * LS5 w/ 4 Speed * Loaded
I am not the racing expert around here! I will leave those suggestions to the "experts"!! I just wanted to say that your Corvettes sounds like one mean machine!! |smokin| You need to post some pictures for everyone here to drool over!!!

Good luck with your racing quest!!!! |attn|


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