I am going to be putting a 455 pontiac in my 82Trans Am in the summer of 03. I want to get all my suspension done before then so when I put in the new engine (trans) I can get it weighed and get new front springs then have it aligned and be done with it. What do you guys recomend? I am thinking Moog parts throughout the front end (tie rods, ball joints etc) the works. Possibly a SSM kit or spohn sfc, relocation brakets and new lower control arms, and panhard. Which will give me good traction in a streight line but still take turns in town (nothing high speed really) would the kit from SSM be really bad for corners if I don't auto cross. Thanks to all that can help I tried to explain what I was doing in the suspension forum but thought I may get better result here. Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance James

 

anyone I know there are members that have done this please help.

 

I've heard the SSM lift bar setup is not streetable, unless you want to feel like you're driving a drag car on the street. I dont think you'll need to go that extreme anyway.

As for front springs, probably some stock height WS6 springs from a newer car, say 85-up (or comparable Z28/IROC springs) and you should be fine. Might have to trim the rears a little to get a level stance, although I dont think the Pontiac is so much heavier than a SBC that the front end is going to bury itself in the ground.