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Jul 12, 2002 | 12:04 AM

Ghigman3

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From: OK, USA

Car: '87 IROC-Z

Engine: Modded 305 TPI

Transmission: 700r4

Alston subframe connectors

Do Alston SFC pose a problem for ground clearance? And how much are they?

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Jul 12, 2002 | 12:07 AM

lonsal

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From: Hacienda Heights, CA

Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird

Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi

Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27

They'll scrape on some high crowned parking entrances or ridiculously high speed bumps. But I prefer that over not having them on the car. Lon

Jul 12, 2002 | 05:37 AM

scauffiel

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My Alstons don't hit on anything - of course, my deep oil pan and tranny pan sit about 3 inches lower than the SFC's; about 4" from the ground.

S.

Aug 22, 2002 | 10:08 PM

Ukraine Train

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From: Cleveland, OH

Car: '87 Camaro LT

Engine: 355 L98

Transmission: T56

does alston have a website? i can't find it.

Aug 23, 2002 | 01:12 AM

lonsal

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From: Hacienda Heights, CA

Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird

Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi

Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27

http://www.alstonracing.com/

Lon

Aug 23, 2002 | 08:28 AM

MdFormula350

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they look like a good product to buy, and the cost is not much either.

Aug 23, 2002 | 08:41 AM

onebad82z

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From: Orange County,NY

Car: 1982 Z28

Engine: 355

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt

My Z is lowered 1" with Hotchkis springs and I hardly ever hit the subframes(Alston),unless I encounter obstacles such as lonsal spoke of.I am very happy with the Alstons.I have installed 5 sets to date.1 set on my 82 Z,1 on my 86 T/A which I sold like an ***,2 on my brother in laws IROCs (1 T- Top and 1 Convertible),and 1 on my friend's 88 T/A.Alston is the only subframe I will use on third gens because of their fit,performance,and quality.That is not to say other brands are no good,I just prefer to stay with Alston from my experiences.I recommend them to anyone that asks.

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Dec 21, 2002 | 06:28 PM

Fivespeed85

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Car: 85 Trans Am TPI

Engine: Big Enough

How much do the bolt in alston sfc cost?
i found them but the only price i could find is $275

is there anywhere i can get them for cheaper than that?

Dec 21, 2002 | 06:46 PM

alloy

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Car: 87 IROC-Z28

Engine: 305 TPI-New 355 on the engine stand

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 3.73 Eaton posi-Soon a 9" Ford!

I just looked on Alston's site and they are listed at $189.

http://www.alstonracing.com:8080/catalog.agent

Check my post on SFC's. It's an eye opener!!

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=150501

Dec 21, 2002 | 10:11 PM

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aklaim

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The bolt on ones are 189 and the weld ins are 89. From what ive heard tho, the bolt ins fit better, then after they are bolted you just go get them welded in.