Which would go first?
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From: Long Beach, CA
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: LO3: 305 TBI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 1997 Trans Am rear w/ posi -3.23
Which would go first?
I have a lot of plans for my suspension/chassis/brakes, but theres so much I want to do and not enough cash to save time and do it all at once. What would be the best way to start off?and which would be best to do together?
Plans :
1. Rear end swap from open 10 bolt w/ 2.73 gears and drums-> posi 10 bolt w/ 3.23 gears and 1LE discs
2. Eibach Prokit and KYB GR2 fronts/ Gas-A-Justs rears
3. 1LE front disc upgrade
4. Front end polygraphite rebuild kit from PST
5. Adjustable torque arm (no brand decision)
6. TDS SFC's and wonderbar (and swaybars)
...all the rear supension tidings and maybe even a T56 swap down the line. Any advice helps out, Thanks.:lala:
Plans :
1. Rear end swap from open 10 bolt w/ 2.73 gears and drums-> posi 10 bolt w/ 3.23 gears and 1LE discs
2. Eibach Prokit and KYB GR2 fronts/ Gas-A-Justs rears
3. 1LE front disc upgrade
4. Front end polygraphite rebuild kit from PST
5. Adjustable torque arm (no brand decision)
6. TDS SFC's and wonderbar (and swaybars)
...all the rear supension tidings and maybe even a T56 swap down the line. Any advice helps out, Thanks.:lala:
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From: Houston, TX
Car: '86 T/A
Engine: 350/LT1 Intake
Transmission: 700R4 - Built
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42
1. TDS SFC's and wonderbar (and swaybars)
2. Front end polygraphite rebuild kit from PST
3. Eibach Prokit and KYB GR2 fronts/ Gas-A-Justs rears
4. 1LE front disc upgrade (or C5 Brake upgrade)
5. Rear end swap from open 10 bolt w/ 2.73 gears and drums-> posi 10 bolt w/ 3.23 gears and 1LE discs
6. Adjustable torque arm (no brand decision)
Thats the order I would go.
2. Front end polygraphite rebuild kit from PST
3. Eibach Prokit and KYB GR2 fronts/ Gas-A-Justs rears
4. 1LE front disc upgrade (or C5 Brake upgrade)
5. Rear end swap from open 10 bolt w/ 2.73 gears and drums-> posi 10 bolt w/ 3.23 gears and 1LE discs
6. Adjustable torque arm (no brand decision)
Thats the order I would go.
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From: Portland, OR www.cascadecrew.org
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
other than SFC's, before modding , fix what is worn out. so replace bushings ect.
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
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the SFCs and other braces first to stop most of the squeeks and such..
at that point, replace everything thats worn...
then, now that you have a solid base, you can move onto the aftermarket parts....
at that point, replace everything thats worn...
then, now that you have a solid base, you can move onto the aftermarket parts....
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From: Long Beach, CA
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: LO3: 305 TBI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 1997 Trans Am rear w/ posi -3.23
thanks guys
Appreciate the help, you guys are always helpful. Thanks. Any suggestions for the torque arm or other rear end suspension components?
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Car: '90 RS
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I would do the torque arm later when you will have the power to take advantage of it. SFC's first are a must. I would replace anything else that was worn out like the people said before. I would then lower the car, However with an adjustable panhard rod and LCA relocation brackets. LCA's are a nice cheap mod as well. After that alone your car will handle and stop better. Brake upgrades are expensive but soooooo worth it. You have to save up a lot and kinda do it one big shabang unlike the rest of the suspension where you can buy it piece by piece.
