C3 corvette stocker rear options?

[fred goodwin]

Ok I have been kicking around the idea of building a C3 corvette stocker, the car I have in my garage has the original IRS with some performance upgrades ( been a bracket car for years) can anyone share some pictures or ideas on rear suspension choices (full length 12 bolt or Toms upgrade stuff) I am planning on going with the 71-72 350 Qjet combo so its not a big HP car. any help would be appreciated thanks.....fred

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by fred goodwin

Ok I have been kicking around the idea of building a C3 corvette stocker, the car I have in my garage has the original IRS with some performance upgrades ( been a bracket car for years) can anyone share some pictures or ideas on rear suspension choices (full length 12 bolt or Toms upgrade stuff) I am planning on going with the 71-72 350 Qjet combo so its not a big HP car. any help would appreciated thanks.....fred

we've run the tom's stuff for a long time. Been a 1.345 lots of mid 1.30's and a 1.402 on the back tires (all day long in the 1.40x's). We've broken one ring and pinion and that's it. The IRS can work, if you know how to make it work.

[Bob Pagano]

I agree with Chad, you dont need all the hassle changing to a 12bolt. Trailing arms are just one of the problems, keep what you have.

[Fred Lee]

I am in the process of making a stronger I.R.S casting that will accept all 12 bolt components. I have been testing this for 2 years in 800 plus horsepower Gen 5 Camaros that weigh over 4000 lbs. Please refer to hammerheadhousing.com and
streetshopinc.com for more information. It will be worth waiting for. Fred Lee
231-740-5534 cell phone

[fred goodwin]

Bob who make those trailing arms in the picture?

[B Parker]

I was in the same boat only 2 years ago. I decided to put a straight rear in. I took the corvette to Mark Markow's. My rear is a work of art and my sixty foot times have been in the 30's in G/SA. You won't regret it. Barry