Maybe not so British ?

roverman · December 04, 2018, 12:18:31 PM

I plan to use a C5 Corvette 6 spd. drivetrain, suspension, cradle, brakes, torque tube/drive shaft and BH. Anyone done such a swap into anything ?
Thanks, art.

MGBV8 · December 04, 2018, 12:47:31 PM

Not C5, but we do have two C4 cars represented here that I am sure you are aware of.

roverman · December 04, 2018, 01:59:45 PM

As in Jim Stabe's ?

MGBV8 · December 05, 2018, 01:35:38 AM

Yes, and Phil McConnell's Spitfire.

http://www.britishv8.org/Triumph/PhilMcConnell.htm

Jim Stabe · December 05, 2018, 02:20:20 AM

If I was doing my car over today, I would use the C5/C6 Vette drivetrain. Seems like it would make a really nice package with a shortened torque tube.

Anarchy99 · December 07, 2018, 04:27:58 PM

Hell, I'm going backwards in my 69 camaro... 92 corvette LT1 and ZF 6 speed swap.

roverman · December 14, 2018, 02:38:40 PM

Jim P., isn't 69' to 92' forwards ? IMHO, when I add-up of all individual item$, to build a more conventional drivetrain, C5 seems to be a good value. It's a lot of reduced weight, evolved engineering, increased performance and increased rigidity. I suspect their lack of conversions is A. intimidation factor B.possibly required shorten/lengthen torque tube/d-shaft. Without a doubt, the 23.5" axle C/L to front mounting face/rear of torque tube, can produce encroachment problems in LBC's.
Cheers, art.