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nick c
08-12-2024, 08:27 AM
I'm contemplating a project that will utilize the complete C5/C6 Corvette suspension, diff, transaxle, and torque tube. However instead of the obvious choice of LSx based engine I'd like to use a 7.3L Ford Godzilla. This has the Ford modular bolt pattern found on the coyote, 4.6, 5.4, etc.

I'm having trouble determining if an adaptor/bellhousing can be utilized to facilitate different engines with the corvette torque tube. Is the stock bellhousing a sbc pattern? Would a sbc to ford modular plate work? Is there a company like Quicktime that can make one?

Thanks!

dhutton
08-12-2024, 09:07 AM
The torque tube bellhousing bolts to standard Chevy pattern on the engine.

I used Gamel Street Rods to change the length of my torque tube for my 56 Chevy pickup. They do a nice job. Nice folks.

Don

nick c
08-12-2024, 09:29 AM
The torque tube bellhousing bolts to standard Chevy pattern on the engine.

I used Gamel Street Rods to change the length of my torque tube for my 56 Chevy pickup. They do a nice job. Nice folks.

Don

Does your 56 chevy have an LS/sbc motor or a Ford?

nick c
08-12-2024, 09:32 AM
Would something like the Speed gems AP10004 adaptor (ford modular to chevy plate) get me there?

Edit: I'm currently watching Rob Dahm's Rotary corvette build to see how he did that one...

dhutton
08-12-2024, 01:05 PM
does your 56 chevy have an ls/sbc motor or a ford?
ls :)

Lonnies Performance
08-12-2024, 05:17 PM
Is your transaxle a manual or auto?

nick c
08-13-2024, 07:38 AM
Is your transaxle a manual or auto?

It would be a manual configuration with the t56.

The only swap I've seen with the C5 torque tube is that rotary build; will keep looking.