1st Gen Rear End Swap to Fully independent Rear.
01-19-14, 06:29 AM
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1st Gen Rear End Swap to Fully independent Rear.
I have a 1st gen full wide body 5 letter car. I wanna swap my T2 motor into. But I was wondering about putting a better rear end under her. Has anyone attempted to swap the 1st gen rear to a 2nd Gen or other fully independent suspension rear end. I know this would greatly increase handling power to the ground delivery & over all better performer. Just wondering if anyone has tried a project like this?
01-19-14, 07:30 AM
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This was something I considered but a well engineered IRS is much more difficult to achieve than a well engineered live axle.
As far as power to the ground, I think a gazzilion drag racers will confirm that a live axle will do it better.
Re handling, there are potential benefits to the irs ( reduced unsprung weight for a start) but the dynamic nature of the geometry can make them a challenge to get to work right. A well sorted 4 link rear with a a good lateral link (watts, panhard) can be a good thing.
The nascar rear ends are pretty trick.
As far as power to the ground, I think a gazzilion drag racers will confirm that a live axle will do it better.
Re handling, there are potential benefits to the irs ( reduced unsprung weight for a start) but the dynamic nature of the geometry can make them a challenge to get to work right. A well sorted 4 link rear with a a good lateral link (watts, panhard) can be a good thing.
The nascar rear ends are pretty trick.
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