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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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building a drag camaro need help

wow, here is a list, all help is well appreciated.
i have a 85 big block camaro im building. i want to go 10's

how wide of tires can i fit in the camaro?
who sells frame connectors?
what kind of exhaust?
what kind of drag springs and suspension should i run?
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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From: MD
Car: '88 IROC-Z medium orange metallic
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
You can fit 28x10's under the back without a ton of cutting.

Best SFC's I believe are the Spohns. Since you plan on running 10's you'll want to tie the cage into them for extra strength.

Exhaust would have to be long tubes and a set of true duals using your choice of mufflers.

Suspension I would go with the Spohn torque arm, adjustable LCA's, LCA relocation brackets, drag shocks, stock rear springs, 90/10's up front with Moroso trick springs unless you want to go to coilovers. Tubular K-Member would be nice, especially with a big block. You'll want all the room under there that you can get plus the weight savings is worth it too. It'll still be streetable if you're going for that.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
A 28 x 9 slick will fit with no problems. I use 29.5 x 10.5 slicks but have a few inner fender modifications to squeeze them in.

Click on the banners at the top of the page. You're going to want a weld in SFC. Mine are custom made.

Exhaust? The cheapest headers to put a BBC into a third gen are the Hooker Supercomps but they're also considered a street header and are the worst fitting. Use the feature to find all the threads about them. There are many other headers available and none are cheap. I use Ed Quay headers. 2-1/4" primary tubes with 4" collectors. I've run open headers but it's so loud I needed ear plugs just to start the engine. I now use Magnaflow race mufflers mounted under the rocker panels. You can see them in my sig picture.

Stock suspension or stock style works fine. Upgrade to aftermarket torque arm, LCA and panhard bar. Get LCA relocation brackets. Get rid of the front sway bar if equiped. I use Koni SPA1 shocks and struts but you can go cheap and get Lakewood 90/10 versions. I run simple V6 springs front and rear.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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how much and where can i get aftermarket torque arm, LCA and panhard bar, and LCA relocation brackets?

thanks
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
click on the sponsors at the top and they sell them there. also....use the search button for more than you will ever need to know on these things.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Oh. I guess the banners are on the side now instead of the top. Start clicking the sponsor banners. You can get just about every piece of aftermarket suspension from Spohn but there are many other suppliers.
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