I want to replace my cast brake-drums with aluminum.

Anyone have aluminum drums laying around that they want to part with cheap ?

thx,
Richard.

 

Go for a rear disc swap!

 

Thx for the suggestion -- but I've been there and done that a few years back on an '88 Formula. Swapped out the housing, axles, rear-end, etc. I think it's alot of work for not a whole lot of gain depending of course on your driving habits and driving terrain.

You might be surprised at what an aluminum drum setup can do.

thx,
Richard.

 

I would definately agree that it would be better than it's steel counterpart.

 

Is your car one of those G92/N10 cars with the rear drums? I've never understood why GM did that.

 

No, I've got 4 wheel disc.

 

Sorry, I meant Palric

 

Yes it is one of those raer CDN only builds with G92/N10 and disk brake delete option. For some reason (what a drag) I did not get the usual aluminum driveshaft and aluminum drums (like my '88 had and it was a TBI car) that come with the the disk-brake delete.

So now I am shopping around for an aluminum shaft and drums as well as planning for sub-frames, Jacobs Ignition, 1.6rrs, headers.... etc, etc.

adious,
RP.

 

check the scrap yards, i saw a set at my local yard near woodstock

 

Don't know if these will work.... thought I'd let you know anyway

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...tem=1804629483

 

I talked to Paradise Alley -- anyone done biz with these guys before ? -- and they have a set for about $60 CDN which is comparable to the Ebay price (after extras). I called GM about a new set and they want $230 a piece (ha, ha)....

thx,
RP.

 

60bux sounds good to me... I am sure I don;t have to tell you to check the meat on them first...