Who makes the best subframe connectors and how much are they? Also, where do you get them from? I am sort of on a bucget, but i am in desperate need of a set, because i sold mine(long story, adn im not a crackhead either). they have to be weld on too.
thanks alot

 

I have Alston's on my car.They are weld in,you can go to their website at: alstonracing.com
I paid $179 for them.

 

spohn has real good prices on sfc`s check out his sight,

 

I won't say they are the best, but I have Competition Engineering weld ins. They been on the car for a couple of years and they work great. Best part is,they're only $79.99 in Jeg's

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82 Z28 350, Ported #882 Heads, Performer RPM cam and intake, hedman headers,650 Demon carb,
Trans: Turbo 350 w/ 4000 stall -- Rearend 7.5 w/ Richmond 4.10's, Auburn Minispool
Best ET: 12.52@107.2
Future plans: Dart headed, Roller cammed 383 in early '01


89 RS, L03 305, Hypertech Chip,cat delete, Dynomax exhaust,K&N open element Filter,160 stat, MSD coil --Trans:700R4 Corvette Servo -- Rearend: 7.5 GM 3.42 w/ posi-lock
New Best ET: 14.91 @92.9
Bassett Racing
Mid Atlantic F Body -82 Z28 Page

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Wow those alstons have jumped in price! $250

 

Thats the entire rear subframe. The subframe connectors ar $80 Click here to see Part number 102319



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87 Formula 350 13.94@96.67
98 Z28 1LE 13.15@107.59
1LE Owners Association

 

Whoa! Download Alston's catalog. There is a $10 coupon off of your next purchase. That would bring the grand total for their subframe connector to $78. They look pretty stout as well. More so than the ones offered in Jegs. Not quite as beefy as Spohn's, but half the price. I was seriously considering a Spohn purchase, but....... I think we have a winner.

Opinions???

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89 Formula 305 TBI
160* stat, 200* fan switch, K&N, Headers, 3in Flowmaster (hollow cat) back, pullies, 1.6 full roller rockers, B&M trans cooler, home-made ram-air
3.73 Richmond gears and SLP Zexel Torsen Posi (waiting for install)

 

Hollysh*t, I did not you could get Alstons so cheap, everyone was telling me 170... I wonder how much different there is between Alstons weld-ins vs bolt-ups.

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1989 Camaro RS LO3 WCT5 0-60' 2.34 1/4 15.8@87mph
http://350.StreetRacing.org
The posi unit breaker.

 

If I'm not mistaken the cheaper set of Alston's are only the sidebars. The 200 dollar set is the full frame type with crossover bars and all. Those are more like Steve Spohn's, and SSP's are lower priced than the Alstons. I just ordered Steve's can't wait!

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Stock 305TBI,
Eibach Sportline Springs,
Koni Struts and Shocks,
SSPE lower control arms and Panhard bar,
Hellwig Rear Swaybar and Energy Suspension bushings.Aluminum Driveshaft. Posi-rear

 

From what I've seen of Spohn's (pictures on web page) the only thing that his have over Alston's is the piece that runs to the cross member. They are the same length and weld in at the same spots, rear of front wheel well and front of LCA. Why would you spend double the money??

------QUOTE FROM SPOHN-----

Our "truss-style" framing system is constructed of 1.5" x 2.5" x .120" wall tubing for serious,uncompromised rigidity. The frame rail connects to the front lower control arm mounting area and runs the entire length of the rocker panel, it ends at the rear side of the front wheel well. The main shaft is formed to fit the contour of the floor board, providing for weld contact area the entire length of the frame shaft, and no ground clearance loss.


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89 Formula 305 TBI
160* stat, 200* fan switch, K&N, Headers, 3in Flowmaster (hollow cat) back, pullies, 1.6 full roller rockers, B&M trans cooler, home-made ram-air
3.73 Richmond gears and SLP Zexel Torsen Posi (waiting for install)

 

Does anyone know if alston's or spohn's will fit a convertible third gen? I am also going to be putting on SLP headers. Any problems with them hittng?

thanks

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89'Camaro Convertible,96'firebird wheels,79'Z28 hood scoop, Dark yellow green paint from Bonnevilles, tan Mr. Mikes leather interior,Macewen white face gauges

Soon to be 350 TPI, aluminum heads, slp cam and some other goodies.


2nd place is always the first loser!

 

From what I read Kenny Bown and Alston make the only SFCs which fit convertables.