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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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back halving an 88 firebird

Im in the process , of tubing out and back halving my 88 firbird. putting in competition engineering formed rails center drop cross member and weld in subs, a competition engineering standard 4 link suspension , and competition engineering , triangulated axil housing for 9in ford , wondering if anyone else has done this and if they can help me with recommended location on hight of 4link frame mounts , (front 4 link brackets to rocker panel hight) to come up with basic stock body ride height .
Also having trouble determining how to set in diff housing (competition engineering) it has off set centre section mount ,so is there a spool to allow for same length axils , with centering pinion to body , or do i still have to off set my axil housing (pinion) and have differant axil housing tube lengths to use same length axils . i sure would appreciate any help or advice anyone could give..thanks..
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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From: lewisvilee NC
Car: 89 RS camaro
Engine: 454 swap in progress
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 4.11
Re: back halving an 88 firebird

get up with stephen, i think is name is 86 iroc or something like that. he can usually be found in the drag board. he done a custom 4-link to his car a while back. sorry im no help other than that, i have the sw kit made for the car already so mine was fairly simple. oops just noticed he changed his name to alkyiroc.

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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
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Re: back halving an 88 firebird

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...k+half+project

When I built my diff, I centered the pinion so one axle is longer than the other.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Re: back halving an 88 firebird

hey thanks so much ,i kinda figured thats what I should do ,due to the way comp engineering designed the rear diff housing, but im a green horn at this whole bracket racing thing yet , only one season so far..so i really appreciate the help..have to say i like your little title on your pic, all engine no power adders..im a mechanic myself and appreciate a bracket car that the engine its self is whats making the power..you have a very sweet ride there btw...
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