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Originally Posted by justinyvehc
Correct me if im wrong on these costs, If I stick with the factory frame Im at least into it $2k for A arms coil overs plus whatever else to get it to perform close to an after market setup. Then looking at $1500-2k for engine accesory drive kit to clear stock sub frame plus $400 for oil pan. 11” wildwood setup approx $1000. I need to get a new steering box anyway so that’s another $400. So that’s around 6k.
Im pretty sure speedtech or DSE or heidts could fit me up with a fully loaded setup for $6k or less and have the advantages of modern geometry, wider front tire, rack front steering, more header clearance etc. etc. But……. will my stock 4 th gen camaro accessories and oil pan work with these setups.
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You're numbers are wrong in a number of ways. You don't need an accessory drive kit, you can easily get away with options that would cost around 300$.
You don't get brakes with the aftermarket subs and brakes may be more expensive for them (non oem corvette brakes = $$$). Headers will be more expensive unless a header that fits a stock subframe ls1 swap fit. Don't assume that a stock oil pan would work, etc.
Comparing apples to oranges, purely for the subframe stock would be about 2/3rds of the cost (say 4k vs 6k~), that is for AFX spindles, arms, shocks, springs, steering, sway bar etc. I speak from the experience of buying all of this stuff.
Now, while I believe my subframe will perform more than good enough such that I would not be able to discern much difference performance wise when compared to the more expensive options, on future cars I will probably just order one. Why? Because I spent countless hours evaluating every single part, such that I'd buy the best parts that fit what I wanted to do. It's by far easier to just order it out of a catalog and everything will work together.
You still have the research about brakes and headers and what not, but hopefully the company would be able to offer you ideas.