new guy w/g-body

[GBodyGMachine]

Welcome to the CLUB

[malibu795]

Originally Posted by GBodyGMachine

Welcome to the CLUB

thanks i found this on a diesel site..

been hanging out at maliburacing.com but they are more drag racing orentied


how many G-body are on here?

[andrewmp6]

Theres a few g body owners on here if you haven't been to http://www.gbodyparts.com/ and http://www.dixiemontecarlo.com/ check them out.

[GBodyGMachine]

Originally Posted by malibu795

thanks i found this on a diesel site..

been hanging out at maliburacing.com but they are more drag racing orentied


how many G-body are on here?

If I had to guess, I would say 50-60 cars. But I dont know for sure.

Jeff

[malibu795]

i deff would like to build my wagon to hit 1.00g

plan ~3.50 gears with a gear limit of ~180mph

complete box the frame for rigidity and a few other areas. mainly the mid section of the chassis the is a "C" channel

dont know how far i can take the stock spindles... min tubular arms upper and lower
thinking sc&c afx street comp setup
with 13" rotors

275 40 17 min all 4 corners

dont know if i a keeping the triagulated 4 link or not..


engine is going to be ~550hp BTW its a diesel

think that is a good start...... opinion please

[CRCRFT78]

Welcome aboard from a fellow G-body owner.

[GBodyGMachine]

Originally Posted by malibu795

i deff would like to build my wagon to hit 1.00g


275 40 17 min all 4 corners




engine is going to be ~550hp BTW its a diesel

think that is a good start...... opinion please

I dont think you will be able to fit a 275 on the front, depending on how low the car is. I have a 255 and it rubs. Let me know if you get them to fit.
What kind of diesel?
Jeff

[malibu795]

Originally Posted by GBodyGMachine

I dont think you will be able to fit a 275 on the front, depending on how low the car is. I have a 255 and it rubs. Let me know if you get them to fit.
What kind of diesel?
Jeff

6.6 duramax diesel with the t-56 tanny behind it


ill double check my notes and get back on that

[malibu795]

all copied form his postings

I think somebody was asking about 285/40s awhile back.
I am playing around with my corvette wheels and came up with this.
Frame clearance on the inside at the closest point is 1/4"
Offset on the wheels with the 2" spacers is 1/4" negative.
So basically the wheels are 17x9.5 with 1/4" negative offset.
Also, I have aluminum drums.





275/40/17 on 9.5" rim



285/40/17 on a 9.5" rim


"is there clearnce to lower it a couple inches"
his response
Yes, It will come down.
No problem on the rear.
No problem on the front either but at the expence of hitting the upper control arms when the wheels are turned sharp.
I have the front wheels set in alot further than the backs.
The wheels are the same but I used 1.25" spacers on the front and 2" on the back.
No way to put a 9.5" wheel on the front without having some type of problem. I chose to loose turning radius on order to keep them from hitting the outer fender.


that help?

[RobG]

I have a SC&C weld in watts link on the way. I'll post pics once I get it in, it should be a pretty trick piece

I've got a '87 turbo Regal this is going in.

P.S.
Talk to Mark @ SC&C when you get a chance. Super smart guy when it comes to making g-bodies handle like go-carts