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Car: 85 trans am
Engine: 383 stroker
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my first question is does anyone know if they make an aftermarket crossmember for a t5?
2. where can i get a new or almost new set of ws6 springs?
3. is there really any difference in getting the coil over kits?
4. what does the relocation brackets do for these cars?
5. do the tubular lca's and k-mebers make a difference?
2. where can i get a new or almost new set of ws6 springs?
3. is there really any difference in getting the coil over kits?
4. what does the relocation brackets do for these cars?
5. do the tubular lca's and k-mebers make a difference?
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Car: 89 IROC convert.
Engine: tpi 305
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 bolt
1. Don't know. Not sure why you'd need one since all 700r4 and T-5 crossmembers are the same, and I've never heard of one breaking.
2. If you want REAL ws6 springs with REAL gm part numbers, your pretty much stuck with going to your gm dealer, hitting salvage yards, or ebay. It probably wouldn't take long to find someone on this site who has removed his or her original ws6 springs in favor of aftermarkets. Putting an add in this site's classifieds may get you some.
I think ws6 springs and iroc springs of the same year, are the same. (maybe not, though)
3. Yes, a real difference in money, and presumably performance. When you have your conventional suspension absolutely maxxed out, and you're still not fast enough in the twisties, you might consider a coilover setup. Note #1: Remember, just because someone makes it doesn't mean you need it.
4. When you lower your car, you change the geometry of the rear control arm in relation to the axle, which can cause undesirable changes in suspension performance. Relocation brackets allow you to put the rear control arms back to the right angle after the car is lowered. This lets you keep you original handling and traction on a lower car.
5. K-member probably not much for the money. Yeah the stock K member flexes a little, abut not a hell of a lot. See Note #1.
Front tubular control arms are lighter and probably stronger than stockers. The look cool too and cost a bunch. I've seen some very strong autocross thirdgens and none of them had tubular front control arms. See Note #1.
Rear tubular control arms do more good for the money, however there is debate about how good poly control arm bushings are for handling. It's said they can bind making for some surprising handling events.
2. If you want REAL ws6 springs with REAL gm part numbers, your pretty much stuck with going to your gm dealer, hitting salvage yards, or ebay. It probably wouldn't take long to find someone on this site who has removed his or her original ws6 springs in favor of aftermarkets. Putting an add in this site's classifieds may get you some.
I think ws6 springs and iroc springs of the same year, are the same. (maybe not, though)
3. Yes, a real difference in money, and presumably performance. When you have your conventional suspension absolutely maxxed out, and you're still not fast enough in the twisties, you might consider a coilover setup. Note #1: Remember, just because someone makes it doesn't mean you need it.
4. When you lower your car, you change the geometry of the rear control arm in relation to the axle, which can cause undesirable changes in suspension performance. Relocation brackets allow you to put the rear control arms back to the right angle after the car is lowered. This lets you keep you original handling and traction on a lower car.
5. K-member probably not much for the money. Yeah the stock K member flexes a little, abut not a hell of a lot. See Note #1.
Front tubular control arms are lighter and probably stronger than stockers. The look cool too and cost a bunch. I've seen some very strong autocross thirdgens and none of them had tubular front control arms. See Note #1.
Rear tubular control arms do more good for the money, however there is debate about how good poly control arm bushings are for handling. It's said they can bind making for some surprising handling events.
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