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Jul 17, 2010 | 06:57 AM

MurderedF-Body

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I need some help. I'm new to the whole Corvette suspension and differential thing. Can you guys point me in the right direction as to how to build a C5 ZO6 to handle 1,000 rwhp? I've got the engine covered, I'm just looking for the best place for suspension, transmission re-build and differential/ torque tube parts. Any help would be appreciated!

Also, I know someone is going to say "use the search function." I'm in Iraq and it takes 15 minutes for the home page to load just to get the tab to drop down. This is the easiest for me. Thanks in advance.

Jul 17, 2010 | 03:11 PM

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Well I can help a little bit. Well I would get your diff and tranny from RPM Transmission. As for suspension I would go with Pfadt or LG Motorsports depending on how much money you have and wanna spend. And for the drive shaft LG Motorsports has a nice Carbon Fiber one that will hold well over 800 HP! Good luck in Iraq And come home safe!

Links to topics discussed below:

RPM Transmission:
http://www.rpmtransmissions.com/c5pricing.html

Pfadt Suspension Kit:
http://www.maperformance.com/pfadt-r...5-1150010.html

LG Motorsports Suspension Kit:
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=2210

Drive Shaft:
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=1471

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Jul 17, 2010 | 08:28 PM

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I knew about RPM for the tranny, just didn't know they did the differential as well. Don't know why I didn't think about LG Motorsports for suspension. I had a G5X3 in my Camaro.

Thanks for your help!!!

Keep it coming.

Jul 17, 2010 | 10:44 PM

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Suspension for what, 1/4 mile? If so I'd conact ECS. They have a C5 running 8.6 so they should be able to guide you. I'll second RPM for the trans and diff.

Jul 18, 2010 | 10:10 PM

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I guess I didn't think about that. Being an F-Body guy by nature, we are naturally driven to straight line performance. I guess I didn't think about the fact that the Corvette is an excellent road course car.

Thanks for all the info guys. I'll definitely be looking into all of this.

Jul 19, 2010 | 12:07 PM

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PFADT also has a carbon fiber driveshaft for C5's. It is what I will be running in my car. It is a little more expensive than the LG but I think it is worth it.

Jul 19, 2010 | 10:36 PM

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Saw the CF driveshaft on ECS's website (I think). I'll definitely be looking into that.

My first ZO6 had a forged 347 build by you guys at HPE. It made really good power. 496/483.

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Jul 23, 2010 | 05:45 PM

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Saw the CF driveshaft on ECS's website (I think). I'll definitely be looking into that.

My first ZO6 had a forged 347 build by you guys at HPE. It made really good power. 496/483.

Thanks for checking our web site, we have just about everything in stock if your in need.

Jul 28, 2010 | 02:13 PM

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We're a Pfadt dealer. Visit our site to see our C5 components.

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Jul 29, 2010 | 08:24 PM

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I guess I didn't think about the fact that the Corvette is an excellent road course car.

I have the ACPT CF driveshaft, extra piece of mind. But that's about the only bit I can offer as straight line ain't my deal.

What are you doing for the fuel system??

And is this 1000rwhp for drag strip? Or for highway pulls?