72 Camaro

[vstol]

Heidts 4 link set up you can not mini tub so a 275 is max, Ride tech 4 link they said I could fit a 315 easily under it if I mini tub it, DSE I need a new gas tank to make it work etc.. Not sure about BMI still researching it

[OLDFLM]

FWIW I'm able to run a 295/40/18 on my Firebird with plenty of room to go 305/315 without a minitub and it's completely bolt-on.

[vstol]

Originally Posted by OLDFLM

FWIW I'm able to run a 295/40/18 on my Firebird with plenty of room to go 305/315 without a minitub and it's completely bolt-on.

Any pictures of the wheels/tires underneath this set up? It looks really nice however I am looking at it and it is very tight especially without the mini wheel tubs. Thanks

[OLDFLM]

The 295s fit great with the BMR Torque Arm and I think even with the flatter wheel opening on your Camaro they would work if you look at how far inside the wheel lip the tires are tucked on my car. There's also good clearance before the tire would contact the rear of the inner wheel well on the inside. Early Firebirds don't have the seat belt bludge in the front of the inner wheel well but if your Camaro does a BFH should easily adjust for any needed clearance there.

[vstol]

Originally Posted by OLDFLM

The 295s fit great with the BMR Torque Arm and I think even with the flatter wheel opening on your Camaro they would work if you look at how far inside the wheel lip the tires are tucked on my car. There's also good clearance before the tire would contact the rear of the inner wheel well on the inside. Early Firebirds don't have the seat belt bludge in the front of the inner wheel well but if your Camaro does a BFH should easily adjust for any needed clearance there.

Thanks this really helps how do you like the setup? I spoke with BMR today and they are pretty much saying what you are and a mini tub even better. Did you keep your C-clips or go with a C-clip eliminator? I assume the stock gas tank still fits.

[OLDFLM]

Stock rear end upgraded 31-spline axles, posi, KORE3 brakes, etc.

Stock Goodmark replacement tank... 3" exhaust cleared everything... 2.5" tailpipes would be even better/easier.

I LOVE the ride with the BMR torque arm and their uppers/lowers and sway bar up front! I have AFCO coilovers front and rear... the ride is very compliant and comfortable, yet also very solid with great traction and cornering. I think it's the best of everything honestly!

You'll find other threads where the torque arm and 3/4-links are compared and for a dual purpose street/track car most all agree that a torque arm is the way to go...

My 2 cents. HTH

[ZMAN1969]

vstol, thank you and your family for service and sacrifice.
I like the direction of your build and I have one suggestion or actually more of a pet peeve of mine would be to complete the rest of the front RS "split bumper" front end (U+L headers and endura nose and grills) or go back to a std front bumper. I guess it was bought like this, good looking car otherwise, I guess I'm a bit of a purist

[vstol]

Originally Posted by OLDFLM

Stock rear end upgraded with C-clip eliminators, 31-spline axles, posi, etc.

Stock Goodmark replacement tank... 3" exhaust cleared everything... 2.5" tailpipes would be even better/easier.

I LOVE the ride with the BMR torque arm and their uppers/lowers and sway bar up front! I have AFCO coilovers front and rear... the ride is very compliant and comfortable, yet also very solid with great traction and cornering. I think it's the best of everything honestly!

You'll find other threads where the torque arm and 3/4-links are compared and for a dual purpose street/track car most all agree that a torque arm is the way to go...

My 2 cents. HTH

Thanks

[vstol]

Originally Posted by OLDFLM

Stock rear end upgraded with C-clip eliminators, 31-spline axles, posi, etc.

Stock Goodmark replacement tank... 3" exhaust cleared everything... 2.5" tailpipes would be even better/easier.

I LOVE the ride with the BMR torque arm and their uppers/lowers and sway bar up front! I have AFCO coilovers front and rear... the ride is very compliant and comfortable, yet also very solid with great traction and cornering. I think it's the best of everything honestly!

You'll find other threads where the torque arm and 3/4-links are compared and for a dual purpose street/track car most all agree that a torque arm is the way to go...

My 2 cents. HTH

with the c lip eliminaters what brake set up did you use?

[vstol]

Not any progress but will turn on it once the engine and drive train are sold. Not sure why the pictures are not sitting correctly. Sorry