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JusticePete · 09-27-2011, 07:58 PM

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Bad70supreme · 09-27-2011, 09:48 PM

20k

that's not gonna happen anytime soon, I would definitely do that swap though! Hopefully one day!

Camaro5innovator · 09-28-2011, 11:58 AM

If you just buy the kit and do the install yourself it would be almost half the cost.

jrpxxii · 09-28-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro5innovator

If you just buy the kit and do the install yourself it would be almost half the cost.

You do realize that a solid axle 9" is not a kit, right? The reason it is so expensive is you have to cut the back half of the car out and fab everything by hand to make it fit and function. I have the standard 9" kit for the IRS but a solid 9" is a HUGE undertaking.

Bad70supreme · 09-28-2011, 03:05 PM

I sent him an email, he said about 9k for a solid 9" kit... and yes around 20k installed! So I do believe its allot of work to install, I do most my own work but I dont think I would try this! Sounds like you would need a pro chassis guy for some thing like this :( I would need a loan for this setup

I am sure its worth every penny...

Squintz Palladoris · 09-28-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

You do realize that a solid axle 9" is not a kit, right? The reason it is so expensive is you have to cut the back half of the car out and fab everything by hand to make it fit and function. I have the standard 9" kit for the IRS but a solid 9" is a HUGE undertaking.

Camaro5innovator · 09-28-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

You do realize that a solid axle 9" is not a kit, right? The reason it is so expensive is you have to cut the back half of the car out and fab everything by hand to make it fit and function. I have the standard 9" kit for the IRS but a solid 9" is a HUGE undertaking.

I guess when you work on cars all the time it doesnt seem to be a big deal, it is only metal. All the wheel tubs, frame rails and inner structure are not even touched, the only metal that is reworked is between the rear frame rails to make room for the extra height for the travel of the housing.

Squintz Palladoris · 09-28-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro5innovator

I guess when you work on cars all the time it doesnt seem to be a big deal, it is only metal. All the wheel tubs, frame rails and inner structure are not even touched, the only metal that is reworked is between the rear frame rails to make room for the extra height for the travel of the housing.

What kind of suspension? 4 link or Ladderbar? When I think live axle conversion I think 4 link.

speedster · 09-28-2011, 09:15 PM

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I talked to Xtreme Innovations today about the white 2010Camaro with straight axle conversion and Craig said the 1st time they went to the track they broke the wave-trac and bent the 1/2 wheel studs. Good thing is has a lifetime warrenty. Didnt even have slicks on it.

Craig is the best...so I trust his judgement.

Regardless of the WaveTrac I'd like to know how the wheel studs bent. That is a feat in its own right.

Squintz Palladoris · 09-28-2011, 09:26 PM

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I'd like to know how the wheel studs bent. That is a feat in its own right.

I know right? I've seen output shafts and 35 spline axles twisted with no damage to the wheelstuds before lol.

Camaro5innovator · 09-29-2011, 08:57 AM

The wheel studs being bent had Craig questioning the owner if they had the rims tight (yes) or if they had any major wheel hop and they said (no). They were only 1/2"studs , Craig said the owner put a spool in and 5/8 studs and went back to the track and no issuses , now learning how to shift fast enough is the problem with a stock 6 speed.

Camaro5innovator · 09-29-2011, 09:01 AM

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What kind of suspension? 4 link or Ladderbar? When I think live axle conversion I think 4 link.

Either or, the labber bar will be easier and cheaper. You can also go with a torque arm, but then you get into the tunnel somewhat.

Squintz Palladoris · 09-29-2011, 09:44 AM

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Either or, the labber bar will be easier and cheaper. You can also go with a torque arm, but then you get into the tunnel somewhat.

I realise that, was curious what was in the "kit". Either way there will need to be a crossmember installed, and relocate the fuel cell. I am sticking with the IRS, but would like to see what he was offering.

09-27-2011, 09:48 PM	#16
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	20k that's not gonna happen anytime soon, I would definitely do that swap though! Hopefully one day! __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

09-28-2011, 03:05 PM	#19
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I sent him an email, he said about 9k for a solid 9" kit... and yes around 20k installed! So I do believe its allot of work to install, I do most my own work but I dont think I would try this! Sounds like you would need a pro chassis guy for some thing like this :( I would need a loan for this setup I am sure its worth every penny... __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

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