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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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a few?'s about upgrading suspension

i'm building a 91 rs, its gonna be in the range of 425-450 hp, with like 450 tq, but not a drag car, more of a street/scca car, people say its too much for racing scca, but i dont give a shyt, i'm building that power to beat on ricers around here,anyways
my ?'s are:
-what are the best/stiffest sub-frame connectors around for the money??
-will a 4th gen rear bolt right up in my 91??
-if not, what fabs will i have to make?
-will i have to change the driveshaft, while using a t5 tranny?
-what are good 2" lowering springs for camaro, are 3rd gen and 4th gen rear lowering springs the same?
-is it worth it changing out the stock rear?(3.08, limited-slip,drum brakes)
-any other suspension parts that are actually worth buying?

sorry for all the questions, just wanna make a badass 3rd gen the right way, and when i'm done i will deff make sure to give you people your credit, for all the info you've given me, thanks

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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Re: a few?'s about upgrading suspension

-what are the best/stiffest sub-frame connectors around for the money??

I personally like Spohns SFCs, they are tubular and easy to weld in. Make sure not to get bolt in SFCs Alsons are also very good.

-will a 4th gen rear bolt right up in my 91??

Yes a 4th gen rear will bolt right up to a 91... but the only true advantage is having it wider. You would be walking on thin ice with beating on a 10 bolt like that. I am personally running a built 10 bolt. But if i were to spend all the money that I put into that rear i would just buy a 9" or 12 bolt.

-if not, what fabs will i have to make?

You will need new wheels.

-will i have to change the driveshaft, while using a t5 tranny?

No, the driveshafts are all the same length. May I suggest using a 4th gen aluminum balenced d.s?

-what are good 2" lowering springs for camaro, are 3rd gen and 4th gen rear lowering springs the same?

The rear springs are the same but the fronts are not from what I have read. I am using the Eibach Sportlines I love how these handle but there are many discussions on which are the best.

-is it worth it changing out the stock rear?(3.08, limited-slip,drum brakes)

It is worth it if you plan on going big. 4th gen rears are not much stronger then the 3rd gen...

-any other suspension parts that are actually worth buying?

Other needs are Lower control arm relocation brackets. A wonder bar. Larger Sway bars, Lower Control arms (LCA) Aftermarket. New shocks are also a suggestion of mine...


Goodluck,
Dennis
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