Suspension Setup
Well, having browsed the forums for quite a while I thought I would finally join, had some issues and decided to give it another go.
Anyway, here is the run down. My car is a 1994 Camaro Z28 M6 and it only has 14,800 miles on it. I got it in mid-June and made it to the track 6 times or so. After the first time out and unable to hook up I got a set of Nitto drag radials since the car is on the street a decent amount. Anyway, end of August I blew out the posi at the strip. Currently I am looking to fix the rear end up and strengthen it a bit. The car only has bested a 13.85 with a 2.187 60' on drag radials. I think with the rear end fixed and some suspension parts I can get that 60' down to a decent number...
I am planning on going from the stock 3.42 to a 4.10 and with the searching I've done I hear it will be just fine. I am going to most likely put in an Eaton posi and put a girdle on the rear. Would it be worthwhile to put some Moser axles in or just leave the stock ones in?
Also, after I get the rear set back up I am looking to do some suspension mods. Currently I have a strut tower brace, which doesn't do much (if at all) for the strip. I am thinking of adjustable upper and lower control arms, any cons to these? I hear it will greatly help to plant the power to the ground and get me hooked up and moving much better. Also, would it be worth while to install some sub frame connectors, torque arm, etc... What would you reccomend is a good order to get the suspension done to help plant the power most efficiently right away. Also any opinions on fixing the rear end for parts or other things I have not thought about.
I know with the 4.10 rear I would have to learn to launch totally different and I hope that some key suspension pieces would help in that area.
Any insight would greatly be appreciated, thanks!
Anyway, here is the run down. My car is a 1994 Camaro Z28 M6 and it only has 14,800 miles on it. I got it in mid-June and made it to the track 6 times or so. After the first time out and unable to hook up I got a set of Nitto drag radials since the car is on the street a decent amount. Anyway, end of August I blew out the posi at the strip. Currently I am looking to fix the rear end up and strengthen it a bit. The car only has bested a 13.85 with a 2.187 60' on drag radials. I think with the rear end fixed and some suspension parts I can get that 60' down to a decent number...
I am planning on going from the stock 3.42 to a 4.10 and with the searching I've done I hear it will be just fine. I am going to most likely put in an Eaton posi and put a girdle on the rear. Would it be worthwhile to put some Moser axles in or just leave the stock ones in?
Also, after I get the rear set back up I am looking to do some suspension mods. Currently I have a strut tower brace, which doesn't do much (if at all) for the strip. I am thinking of adjustable upper and lower control arms, any cons to these? I hear it will greatly help to plant the power to the ground and get me hooked up and moving much better. Also, would it be worth while to install some sub frame connectors, torque arm, etc... What would you reccomend is a good order to get the suspension done to help plant the power most efficiently right away. Also any opinions on fixing the rear end for parts or other things I have not thought about.
I know with the 4.10 rear I would have to learn to launch totally different and I hope that some key suspension pieces would help in that area.
Any insight would greatly be appreciated, thanks!
You should probably ask this in the AutoX forum, as you'll probably get more responses.
Anyway, your F-body only has lower control arms in the rear, and yes, replacing those along with some relocation brackets would be a good idea. Get LCAs w/ rod ends instead of poly bushings, unless you only care about going in a straight line. Subframe connectors are basically mandatory on these cars. A torque arm will make a world of difference for your traction. Here's the order in my personal opinion.
1. Lower control arms w/relocation brackets
2. Rear springs with air bag on right side for preload
3. Adjustable panhard rod (incase car is lower w/the new springs)
4. Torque arm
5. Shocks
6. Bigger rear sway bar (this can affect your street and road race handling, so keep take that into consideration.
7.Disconnect the front swaybar links (remove the whole front swaybar if you're going hardcore).
8. You could also replace the front upper and lower A-arms for some weight savings.
Hmm, what am I forgetting?
Anyway, your F-body only has lower control arms in the rear, and yes, replacing those along with some relocation brackets would be a good idea. Get LCAs w/ rod ends instead of poly bushings, unless you only care about going in a straight line. Subframe connectors are basically mandatory on these cars. A torque arm will make a world of difference for your traction. Here's the order in my personal opinion.
1. Lower control arms w/relocation brackets
2. Rear springs with air bag on right side for preload
3. Adjustable panhard rod (incase car is lower w/the new springs)
4. Torque arm
5. Shocks
6. Bigger rear sway bar (this can affect your street and road race handling, so keep take that into consideration.
7.Disconnect the front swaybar links (remove the whole front swaybar if you're going hardcore).
8. You could also replace the front upper and lower A-arms for some weight savings.
Hmm, what am I forgetting?
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