Choice of IRS or Swing Axle What are the advantages and disadvantages? | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Former Member

I'm in a serious search for a Classic Bodied 356.

I've run into an older, but recently rebuilt IM, built on a 65 swing axle. I'm also looking at a Newly built VS on a 67 IRS? with a Super Street Transmission built by KCR Transmission.

I'm at a total loss with the advantage or disadvantages of either setup.

The IM has a 1776 with Dual Webbers and the VS with a 1600 also with dual carbs.

Which will provide me with the best handling and ride?

Would appreciate any and all feed back!

Thanks in advance - Mel

4/21/041:29 PM

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Former Member

I'm in a serious search for a Classic Bodied 356.

I've run into an older, but recently rebuilt IM, built on a 65 swing axle. I'm also looking at a Newly built VS on a 67 IRS? with a Super Street Transmission built by KCR Transmission.

I'm at a total loss with the advantage or disadvantages of either setup.

The IM has a 1776 with Dual Webbers and the VS with a 1600 also with dual carbs.

Which will provide me with the best handling and ride?

Would appreciate any and all feed back!

Thanks in advance - Mel

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

IRS didn't come out until 1969. A 1967 beetle pan is swing axle.
If you can get it, go with the IRS. I my opinion, it makes the world of differnce. I think that most of the members on this forum would agree.
Ron

Stan Galat

I've had both. IRS is it.

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