Best set up for first gen Mustangs?

[skooli]

So I'm almost finished getting my wife's Camaro back on the road and this summer I finally get to focus on my Mustang. I'd like to start with the chassis. I was wondering if anyone could provide me some insight. I plan on trying to do some road course stuff with it. Quick background info on the Stang:
It's a 68 Fastback with a pretty stout 351w and a TKO. The engine is good to go for the most part. The suspension is factory style with 620 coil springs up front. I think the sway bar is an inch and a quarter, and it has KYB gas shocks. In the back it has 5 leaf mid-eye leaf springs and Shelby style traction bars. It's tied together with welded in subframe connectors. I have factory style disc brakes up front and drums in the rear. The plan is to go with some sort of big brake kit from someone like Wilwood.
So here's my question, do I keep the factory style suspension and stiffen it up a bit? Or do I go with something a little more modern? If I go with an Air Ride or TCP system will I see a giant difference as a novice driver? I'm hoping to hear from some Mustang owners with at least some entry level pro-touring experience. Thanks in advance.

[GregWeld]

I've got a lot of Maier parts on my track car (65 Mustang)




I'd talk to them and see what they think you need or would benefit from… as well as the great folks at RideTech.


http://www.maiermotorsports.com

[skooli]

Thanks for the heads up. I actually think I might go with a coil over set up from Maier.

[GregWeld]

You're welcome!


BTW -- I'd shoot myself before I'd move…. Just sayin'


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Chassisworks]

Hi Brad,

Having recently visited Hawaii for the first time I think I would quit my job before moving to Oklahoma. No offense to anyone already in OK. At least you'll be used to the humidity.

Anyway, we have thousands of cars running TCP suspension all around the world. TCP started as a racing components company, not street rod parts that can be used on a race track. If your car will see real track day use, I would suggest giving me a call. There are a LOT of options that we offer for these early cars. I can go over some options with you and also refer you to the guy who currently owns (and thrashes) the two cars posted below.

~Carl

Kevin's Race Car


Kevin's Shelby


Also, there is this car which can be spotted at the Nurburgring.

[4mm]

I've had both Maier and TCP. TCP is bigger bucks and you will extract more performance from TCP on the track, but Maier is fine too and less costly. For mostly street I would choose Maier.

[skooli]

Originally Posted by Chassisworks

Hi Brad,

Having recently visited Hawaii for the first time I think I would quit my job before moving to Oklahoma. No offense to anyone already in OK. At least you'll be used to the humidity.

Anyway, we have thousands of cars running TCP suspension all around the world. TCP started as a racing components company, not street rod parts that can be used on a race track. If your car will see real track day use, I would suggest giving me a call. There are a LOT of options that we offer for these early cars. I can go over some options with you and also refer you to the guy who currently owns (and thrashes) the two cars posted below.

~Carl

Kevin's Shelby

I've seen this Shelby in the opening of a Youtube video and looked it up on a shop's website. It made me want a Shelby clone. But as I said, I will be a novice driver at best when I start taking it to tracks, so until I find out if this kind of driving is something I'm going to stick with, I'm trying to keep within a budget. I do like what I've seen and read about the TCP set-ups and I haven't ruled it out. But I have to see what I can afford when I get settled in out there. You guys are all getting me excited about finally being able to put some focus toward my Mustang.

[Chassisworks]

Kevin's car is the real deal and the way he drives it makes me, more a Chevy guy, want to get a Shelby! I've ridden shotgun with him a few times and it's quite an experience. When he takes it to track days all the purists freak out.

Whether track driving is your primary focus or just street comfort, the ability to make adjustments easily can make or break your experience. All of our components are designed to be easily installed with no fabrication and to be easily adjusted and tuned. We include extremely detailed installation and tuning guides to make it easier still.

[chetly]

Originally Posted by 4mm

I've had both Maier and TCP. TCP is bigger bucks and you will extract more performance from TCP on the track, but Maier is fine too and less costly. For mostly street I would choose Maier.

And you have data to back this up?

[chetly]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I've got a lot of Maier parts on my track car (65 Mustang)




I'd talk to them and see what they think you need or would benefit from… as well as the great folks at RideTech.


http://www.maiermotorsports.com

This guy knows what he's talking about...