53-62 Corvette - FAQ Information

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Will any transmission fit in the chassis? - Because of the small size of this car, some transmissions cannot be used. A 4L80E is just too big and will not clear the rails, while a 6-speed like a Viper T-56 requires a minimal amount of transmission tunnel modifications....

What about fitting a big block in the chassis? - NO, due to its length, and the relative height of the rack & pinion, a big block will not fit into this chassis. The area around the rack and pinion would interfere with the harmonic balancer on a big block, and if the...

Will an LS series engine and transmission fit in the chassis? - Yes, we have made adapters to mount any of the LS series of engines. We also have headers available to fit the chassis.

Is the Morrison Sport GT chassis for the 53-62 Corvette a "true bolt on replacement chassis"? - The simple answer is yes. However, the area around the upper control arms that needs to be trimmed because the C5 control arms are much wider than the original C1 arms. Once this trimming is done the body will bolt fit on...

Can I retain the stock Corvette fuel tank? - Yes, the stock fuel tank does not need to be modified.

Are there specific wheel and tire combinations that have to be used with this chassis? - Because C5 front suspension is utilized and the relative height of this spindle, the minimum wheel diameter required is 17". Backspacing on the front wheels depends on the width of the front tire/rim combination. Tire...