modern drive train for 81'

[MCMLVII]

Any suggestions as to where an 81" can be converted to modern drive train, suspention, etc.

Thanks,

Bob Lemke
MCMLVII

 

[twiget]

Bob, I'm going to move this to the L81 forum. You'll probably get more advice over there.

Jason

 

[Hib Halverson]

the car's a 1981 model and the question refers, generally, to retrofitting a C3 chassis with more modern suspension. The post belongs in the C3 tech area.

 

[myvettes0781]

Check out these 2 websites. I bought a round tube frame with C4 rear, C5 front, coilovers at 4 corners from Mike @ SRIII Motorsports.

www.sriiimotorsports.com
Street Shop Inc. Offering Custom Built Replacement Chassis For Your Corvette


Good luck

Marc

 

[centsless]

Also, There are kits available to convert the front suspension to a transverse leaf. I dont have any personal experience with them, but I have read that they make a big difference.

 

[myvettes0781]

try these links


SpeedDirect.com - Suspensionhttp://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=132

http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=478

C2 C3 Corvette Suspension Kit 1963-1982 Stage 4 - Mid America Motorworks

 

[Evolution1980]

Any suggestions as to where an 81" can be converted to modern drive train, suspention, etc.

Hey Bob...what parts of the drivetrain are you talking about? You thinking about putting a 5spd manual trans in? A new engine?
There are plenty of places or vendors that offer transmission updates, such as Tremec, Kiesler, Richmond, etc.
As for suspension parts, I suggest checking with Vette Brakes & Products ("VB&P") When it comes to upgrading your suspension pieces and whatnot, they are the go-to people. They are also a supporting vendor here at the CAC.

 

[73shark]

SharkBite has a true coilover suspension for both the front and rear.

 

[Eddie 70]

Corvette Replacement Frames

Just did a search for frames and came across this place that does the C3 frame in Stainless with C4 suspension pickup points. Hmmmm

 

[jordan126]

81 MODERN SUSPENSION

Any suggestions as to where an 81" can be converted to modern drive train, suspention, etc.

Thanks,

Bob Lemke
MCMLVII

i have a 80 with a custom front coilover set-up,i used vb&p upper control arms, and stock lower control arms-for the rear suspension i will go with the kit from van steel,e-mail me for pics,i am not sure how to post pics,or check out my profile-album on this site i put up a bunch of pics,in june i want to get rear coilovers and differential installed -----JCPRINCE126@AOL.COM