anyone have a DSE Front suspension speed kit

[lutzy]

Was looking at the dse front suspension kits for a bbc..wasnt sure what kit I should go for..its gonna really just be a street car..they have 3 different kits. Anyone have any input? thanks

[cmraman]

Originally Posted by lutzy

Was looking at the dse front suspension kits for a bbc..wasnt sure what kit I should go for..its gonna really just be a street car..they have 3 different kits. Anyone have any input? thanks

For what car? I have the Speed Kit 3 for a GM A Body and I have a BB Olds 461 cid. It works very well with the big motor. What exactly are you trying to find out?

[CamaroAJ]

i had speed kit 3 on a '67 camaro. i liked it a lot. handled well and rode very smooth.

[lutzy]

Its for a 69 camaro..just trying to figure with what kit to go with. I'm going to do street driving mostly

[cmraman]

Originally Posted by lutzy

Its for a 69 camaro..just trying to figure with what kit to go with. I'm going to do street driving mostly

Personally I would do kit 3 because you get all new steering components and if you upgraded it later, you'll be spending more. It's acutally cheaper to do it this way. Coil overs also allow you more precise ride height options. The 12:1 box is really nice and just as precise as a rack and pinion.

[lutzy]

Anyone install the front speed kit 2 on the first gen camaro. Was wondering if its all bolt in.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1967-196...ts-001-pp.html

[redfire69]

I have not installed them, but kit 2 and 3 are not bolt in. You'll need to cutoff the factory top shock mounts and weld in the new units using the alignment jig supplied. Hope this helps.

[slenning]

I have a Speed Kit 3 in my 69. Wasn't too bad to install, just take your time cutting. It rides and handles real well. But I am seriously thinking of replacing mine with a full DSE subframe real soon. I track mine and would really like to get bigger rubber on the front. A 245 tire is about all you can do on the stock subframe.
Heres a pic showing everything fit prior to welding. You can see the upper control arm plate bolted to the jig that you get with the kit. It bolts into the motor mount stand holes.


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Heres one all done in primer


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[Vegas69]

Steve, you lose quite a bit of turning radius with the DSE sub in comparison to stock. You may be able to run more camber and run some steering stops to run a 275. JMO

[Devil Dog]

Originally Posted by lutzy

Anyone install the front speed kit 2 on the first gen camaro. Was wondering if its all bolt in.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1967-196...ts-001-pp.html

You also have to remove the engine in order to install the jig before any welding can be done.