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Old 06-16-2020, 04:40 PM
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I considered using Corvette suspension when I built my car. The problem is they are so wide that you cannot use deep dish wheels and keep them under the fenders. So if you are using a stock width 427 body, you will need narrower suspension. I used MGB in the front (which I later changed to modified Musrang 2) and Jaguar S-Type in the rear.

Cobras that I have seen built with Corvette suspensions have used severely offset wheels that look very flat and incorrect. The alternative is to create a wider Cobra like the Stallion. These do not look right (to me) either. You are talking about creating a very powerful and fast car. I have very nearly killed myself a number of times because of suspension mistakes and failures. You really should go with a properly engineered chassis/kit and use recommended components. Believe me when I say that the big V8 you aare planning to use will snap the weakest link at the most inappropriate time!
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