After breaking 2 diffs with in 6 runs I knew I had to do something.. I spoke to a few different shops to find out what my options are..

option 1... Go with an unproven zr1 diff and hope that it holds up..

option 2... Go with a solid axle and race my *** off..

option 3... Stay with the c5 IRS, detune and run the 10.0 index..

With my personality an addiction I knew I would not be happy with anything but a solid axle..


The next step was to decide on a shop that would give me the finest quality and customers service out there.. After talking to Bobby Carroll at Carrols Rod n Racecraft and seeing his shop my decision was made..:thumbs:

Here are a few pics of the build..

 

Looks great keep us updated. Do you have an idea of price yet?

 

Damn looks sick man keep us posted

 

Bobby
is top notch!!!

I am sure you will be real happy with the results keep us posted

 

that is absolutely SICK, not to jump off topic but which wheels are those?

 

Thank for the props!!

The wheels are the new Billet Specialties.

The best part about the conversion is that it is a complete BOLT IN KIT!!!!

 

She is going to rip at the 1/4 mile.

 

Good luck with it Sonny . Bobby does great work , my car will be going over there soon for a parachute .

 

Lookin' good Sonnie.

 

Here is some more info on the kit..

This is the newest version of our C-5 / C-6 Straight Axle kit now available to be shipped directly to customers completely assembled and ready to bolt in. Modeled after Paul Major's race winning 7 second drag radial suspension, now anyone can have the same high horsepower race winning technology in their car.

This torque arm style suspension closely resembles the factory design built by GM in 3rd & 4th generation Camaros and Firebirds which is accepted as a factory suspension by some sanctioning bodies. Each kit is capable of handling any abuse that can be thrown at it with standard features like a fully braced housing, high quality hardware including 3 piece teflon lined rod ends, 35 or 40 spline Strange Race Axles, and 4130 Chromoly anti-roll bar for consistent and straight launches. Other benefits include an integral transmission mount to ease installation and a driveshaft loop for added safety. The kit works by mounting a powerglide transmission directly to the engine which can be supplied along with a torque converter by Rod & Racecraft with their kit or sourced by the customer on their own. Clearance work is needed to fit a powerglide transmission into the C-5 body however no permanent mounts are cut off and all stock components can be re-installed if you desire. Although the kit uses the factory mounting points, minor welding is required for added safety. All welding should be performed by a professional welder but the kit can be bolted in and rolled around to be transported to a professional. This kit can be installed with common hand tools and an electric grinder or brought to us for an in house installation.

Designed and fabricated in house at Carroll's Rod & Racecraft we can custom tailor each kit with a fabricated Ford 9" mild steel or 4130 Chromoly housing with a differential, gear ratio, shock & spring package, and brake kit that best suits your individual needs. We also offer other components to aid in the installation of your kit such as custom built fuel cells, fuel systems, wheel & tire packages, brake lines, matching front shocks, and matching front brakes. For turbocharged applications or added stopping power, dual rear caliper mounts are available. We also offer bolt on parachute kits and in house roll cage installations to compliment your new suspension.



Thanks,

Bob Carroll
Carroll's Rod & Racecraft

 

Any pics from underneath so we can see how the trans fits up front. ?

 

I will take more pics later in the week for all you guys.

 

Round about price for the kit?

 

ck pm

 

Well thats pretty cool

 

Very nice. I have been thinking about doing this with my car. UNIQUEC5, can you PM me what the costs of the conversion is/was?

 

Very Nice setup you got there

 

What is the change in weight?

 

nice build i was going to do the same when mine was totaled untill the insurance decided to fix it

 

We did not weigh it yet, but when all said and done it has to be a few hundred pounds lighter..