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62nalide · 03-03-2015, 11:43 PM

Yes yes I know I'm crazy or what not, but I am not a fan of our IRS. I have been looking at the moser bolt in kit yes it's high in price but at this point I know where I'll be pushing this car to. Has anyone done a solid axle conversion? I see a few on Google but any of you on here? Can it be custom fabbed vs buying the moser kit? Been talking to COPO direct and strange and they are planning on releasing the actual copo setup but no time frame to mine. I can't and wont do a 9" IRS setup call me hard headed but I rather do solid axle any pointers would be great thanks.

Merc · 03-04-2015, 08:06 AM

How come no IRS?

62nalide · 03-04-2015, 01:21 PM

Never been a big fan, plus I wanna build me a poorman's version of a Copo lol
Goal is 3,000-3200lbs race weight.

Merc · 03-04-2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62nalide

Never been a big fan, plus I wanna build me a poorman's version of a Copo lol
Goal is 3,000-3200lbs race weight.

Got it. Good luck with your build.

Mr. Nasty · 03-04-2015, 05:03 PM

I have thought about a 9" solid axle set up my self. Hope you figure it out.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 03-04-2015, 06:02 PM

Just ordered a custom 9" CNC billet Mark Williams for my friend's 1965 Nova. It is bad ass!!!

Might give them a call and see what they know about IRS to Solid swaps?

Pro Stock John · 03-04-2015, 07:33 PM

Too bad you are not on FB I could easily get you in contact with two guys, one has done it and one I think is finishing up his mods.

shiznight · 03-07-2015, 02:46 AM

would going to solid rear axle cut out much weight? never been too savvy on my suspension knowledge

H-E · 03-22-2015, 05:54 AM

The Farks IRS 5th gen routinely cuts 1.20 sixty's and out runs all the straight axle cars in its class,the two fastest cars in the class are IRS..If you understand it it can be an advantage,if I can help you in any way give me a call.

jesse@lpe · 04-02-2015, 10:27 AM

I am a little late jumping into this thread but our car was the test mule for Moser Engineering's solid axle kit. I have talked to a few of you via Facebook but if anyone else has any questions please let me know.

Pro Stock John · 04-02-2015, 11:29 AM

Jesse, Martin here is the guy I was telling you about on FB.

62nalide · 04-02-2015, 12:03 PM

Jaw drop!!!!!!

Russell James · 04-02-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiznight

would going to solid rear axle cut out much weight? never been too savvy on my suspension knowledge

There is going to be a lot of variation in weights. So the answer to that one is... depends on which one you get and how much you want to spend.

Weight loss comes from attention to every single detail. In drag racing there is all kinds of stuff that it takes to get down to a low weight. Titanium, aluminum, carbon fiber...

I would just copy everything the COPO does. All the engineering has been done for you. You can get to a lower weight than a COPO, but be prepared to spend a fortune on titanium and carbon fiber.

H-E · 04-02-2015, 01:01 PM

I remember when the kit came out for the Gto,I think they unvield it at the LSX shootout,it broke I believe on the first pass.I think that scared a lot of guys off on the GTO side.To do a straight axle in the 5th gen I think your going to loose the gas tank.As far as weight loss you don't really want weight loss in the rear unless you can take as much out of the front.

03-03-2015, 11:43 PM	#1
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Solid axle ??? Yes yes I know I'm crazy or what not, but I am not a fan of our IRS. I have been looking at the moser bolt in kit yes it's high in price but at this point I know where I'll be pushing this car to. Has anyone done a solid axle conversion? I see a few on Google but any of you on here? Can it be custom fabbed vs buying the moser kit? Been talking to COPO direct and strange and they are planning on releasing the actual copo setup but no time frame to mine. I can't and wont do a 9" IRS setup call me hard headed but I rather do solid axle any pointers would be great thanks. __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

03-04-2015, 08:06 AM	#2
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	How come no IRS? __________________ My Build Thread

03-04-2015, 01:21 PM	#3
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Never been a big fan, plus I wanna build me a poorman's version of a Copo lol Goal is 3,000-3200lbs race weight. __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

03-04-2015, 05:03 PM	#5
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	I have thought about a 9" solid axle set up my self. Hope you figure it out. __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

03-07-2015, 02:46 AM	#8
shiznight Drives: 2010 camaro ss l99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 224	would going to solid rear axle cut out much weight? never been too savvy on my suspension knowledge __________________ TSP vvt-1 cam, Headers-catless xpipe, Knn intake 417/422 Nitrous 100 wet shot 520/585 Racestar super 94 17x4.5/17x9.5 highest trap to date 120.6mph 12.0@spinfest. rage

03-04-2015, 06:02 PM	#6
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Just ordered a custom 9" CNC billet Mark Williams for my friend's 1965 Nova. It is bad ass!!! Might give them a call and see what they know about IRS to Solid swaps?

03-04-2015, 07:33 PM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Too bad you are not on FB I could easily get you in contact with two guys, one has done it and one I think is finishing up his mods. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

03-22-2015, 05:54 AM	#9
H-E Account Suspended Drives: 2010 zr1 Camaro 2011 vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Posts: 1,121	The Farks IRS 5th gen routinely cuts 1.20 sixty's and out runs all the straight axle cars in its class,the two fastest cars in the class are IRS..If you understand it it can be an advantage,if I can help you in any way give me a call.

04-02-2015, 10:27 AM	#10
jesse@lpe Drives: 2010 COPO clone Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 3	I am a little late jumping into this thread but our car was the test mule for Moser Engineering's solid axle kit. I have talked to a few of you via Facebook but if anyone else has any questions please let me know. Attached Images

04-02-2015, 11:29 AM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Jesse, Martin here is the guy I was telling you about on FB. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

04-02-2015, 12:03 PM	#12
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Jaw drop!!!!!! __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

04-02-2015, 01:01 PM	#14
H-E Account Suspended Drives: 2010 zr1 Camaro 2011 vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Posts: 1,121	I remember when the kit came out for the Gto,I think they unvield it at the LSX shootout,it broke I believe on the first pass.I think that scared a lot of guys off on the GTO side.To do a straight axle in the 5th gen I think your going to loose the gas tank.As far as weight loss you don't really want weight loss in the rear unless you can take as much out of the front.