Best brand Camaro Subframe Connectors? (IROC Z) - Page 3 - Aftermarket Product Review - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

izcain · 08-25-2006, 12:13 AM

Well with all of the sfc's I have been seeing I havent seen anyone throw out the brand I am running (which may be a bad thing LOL). Im running CGS chassis SFC's they were a bolt in then welded them but you can get them just as weld ins if you like. I have been running them for almost 3 years whithout a bit of problem. Just thought I would toss out another company to think about.

Tobias05 · 08-25-2006, 12:25 AM

I'm going to jump on the TGO bandwagon, and vote for Spohn. I love my SFC's, i need to sand them down and coat them w/ por 15 though, as to the fact i cheaped out on the powdercoating, haha.

Anything as to the suspension, I turn to Spohn first.

Brandon

383backinblack · 08-29-2006, 12:37 PM

I've welded in quite a few pairs of subrames........I have the SSM lift bar setup, and i love the subframes, but unfortunately they arent available anymore.

the hotchkis ones are nice, and fit very well for the most part...and im a fan of the attachment points as well.

the spohn ones have given me nothing but trouble, they only fit OK even on a really straight car, and they are a real bitch to weld to the rocker seam because they're round.

Zepher · 08-29-2006, 02:05 PM

i've got the Hotchkis weld-on ones (had them for about 5 years now and they aren't installed yet.)
probably install them this weekend.

Jim 86 IROC · 10-06-2006, 03:03 AM

I had the SSM SFC welded under my '86 IROC-Z and they really stiffened the chassis. As mentioned they blot & weld to the rear sub-frame, weld to the front sub-frame and tac-weld along the rocker panels.

My only problem was closeness of the Edelbrock front Y to the RH SFC, though it did clear enough to not rattle.

Since the SSMs come in a kit I think you will be quite satisfied with the resulting stiffness to the chassis.

Dave88z · 10-09-2006, 08:11 PM

Does anyone know the weight difference between most of these subframe connectors? I have a set of SSM connectors and they feel pretty heavy, but I have nothing to compare them to.
I have never seen any manufacturer post this info-any help would be appreciated.

IROCZman15 · 10-09-2006, 09:59 PM

i just bought the Alstons a month ago, and have had them installed for 2 weeks, .. they are really awesome, not as low as my 3" hooker cat-back, follow the body close underneath, relativley easy to drill and install. made the car real tight... got them from TDS, about $180 powdercoated black .. might weld them up in a month or so

Stephen · 10-15-2006, 03:23 AM

Maybe it's just me...

I can't see charging $200, for $50 MAX worth of material! I can understand R&D time...machine costs for bending...construction welding time, but still!

The profit margin on SFC's just seem like overkill! Hell, R&D is almost a moot point, with 14+ years worth of R&D with others to copy. It's not like it's brand new R&D

I want SFCs, but...I just can't bring myself to spend that much. I think I'm gonna build my own. With my metal building experience, it won't be THAT difficult. I't's not like we're trying to push 1000hp cars through them.

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this...Oh well...It's just my opinion.

B4Ctom1 · 10-15-2006, 04:57 AM

my first set of SFC's were comp eng ones, two pieces of 2 x 2 with one of them having a useless/pointless bracket on one end that I paid plenty for (summit + truck ship) that I had to weld. wwhen I could have just bought some 2 x 2 and cut it myself.

the second set I bough 1 x 2 thickwall and did just that.

BigDreams92 · 10-23-2006, 11:30 AM

Where could one purchase the Kenny Brown set up?

redcamaro83 · 10-23-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDreams92

Where could one purchase the Kenny Brown set up?

the closest i've seen to thier design is the umi's which i will be running. i'd love some kb's but there are defunct until kenny recovers and starts over.

nelapse · 10-23-2006, 01:14 PM

UMI has the best design hands down. Installation ws easy, and makes room for virtually any exhaust system.

85irocz28 · 10-23-2006, 02:18 PM

wat would be the be the best SFC for true dual setup?

BigDreams92 · 10-23-2006, 04:51 PM

After looking at the UMI set, I think I'm going to be going with those.

nelapse · 10-23-2006, 07:40 PM

Ask for ryan.... and tell them Cale Bradley refered you. They will probably give you a discount of some sort. Or you can email me and I will talk to him.

Mylilbowtie · 10-30-2006, 03:05 AM

Does UMI have a website? I would like to check out there sfc's.

Stephen · 10-30-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mylilbowtie

Does UMI have a website? I would like to check out there sfc's.

UMI website

To me, the UMI set looks like a homemade set, with the stepped bar being 2 pieces welded together. That would be an easy way to build a set at home.

Damn sure not at $200 for a set!

IROCTU · 11-10-2006, 08:40 PM

MAC make awsome connectors
just google mac performance parts

1lecamaro · 02-01-2007, 12:03 AM

Ive seen alot of square tube LCA! edelbrock lakewood metco hotchkis

i love my Comp engineering, bolt in then weld em up.

84TranzAm · 02-01-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1lecamaro

Ive seen alot of square tube LCA! edelbrock lakewood metco hotchkis

i love my Comp engineering, bolt in then weld em up.

I have been looking at these also. What type of exhaust are you running?Any clearance problems with the exhaust? Thanks

1986Z28OWNER · 02-01-2007, 10:41 AM

its time for this thread to die, people just keep bringing it back!

84TranzAm · 02-01-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986Z28OWNER

its time for this thread to die, people just keep bringing it back!

So I guess you never had any questions about products when you started your project. I have had my car since new. It is in original condition with a few engine mods. Now I am starting to tear my car apart to do serious mods. First thing I did was ordered my crate motor. A 383 with Fastburn Vortec heads. Now I am planning other things . This is a winter project . So I will probaly be starting alot of the older threads back up after I read them

to get some opinions.

There is alot of good info here that i have seen so far. So

to all the people that have already done your mods

89_ho_rs · 02-05-2007, 04:48 PM

alot of people need the info and get it but have a few more questions. "NEVER SAY DIE"

1lecamaro · 02-05-2007, 11:28 PM

I am going to have to run side exit through the front fender well and back under the rocker. I will use chambered tubes for the mufflers.

84TranzAm · 02-06-2007, 06:24 AM

Right on that sounds like an interesting project.Show us some pics when you are done . I will not be going that root so i , will look at alternative styles. Thanks for the reply

DJP87Z28 · 02-06-2007, 08:33 AM

My vote is for Spohn, had them for five years now and the car is better now then when it was new. My opinion.

Jim Rockford · 10-02-2007, 10:51 PM

Hi,I have a stock 1989 Formula 350 with T-tops,which is the best sfc to use for T-top cars?
I'd really like to make mine as solid as possible.
If any third gen owner out there has experience with this I'd appreciate the advice!

1FastZ · 10-03-2007, 05:00 AM

I have Spohn SFC's .......great fit and were easy to weld in.