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Old 06-07-2009, 11:07 PM
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Default Front suspension and brakes

I have a 74 gto, same suspension as a Nova. Looking for any good deals on a suspension set up. The car is on jackstands waiting for me to remove the subframe to have it powdercoated. I plan on using soild body bushings and tubular control arms. Also I want to put disc brakes all the way around cause the drums aren't helping me any. Speed tech has some nice products any word on any gb's also I was looking at a Wilwood set-up from Frank.
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Check out SC&C for front suspension components, or just give Marcus a call and discuss your plans.
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Old 06-08-2009, 09:16 AM
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All f the manufacturers for which we sell make great parts. But not all of every manufacturers parts are great! Or sometimes the products are great but are not the best bang for the buck. So a combination of the best bang for the buck products from each manufacturer makes for a great combination of parts. We use a cocktail of DSE, Hotchkis, and Speedtech that makes for a badd ass stock subframe that does not break the bank. $2400 will cover all the steering and suspension needs and build a awesome front sub.
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Old 06-08-2009, 06:44 PM
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Frank, I will def be getting my suspension parts, through you. What kinda streeing system are we talking about. I am going to use a march pontiac system in billet. What pump do you suggest, cause I plan on running braided lines and replacing the complete brake line setup. I have a 74gto/nova centerlink, so i need new tie rods anyway. But the link is a 2 year only. Would it be better if I switched over to a rack??? I just want thus car to handel way beter using the stick subframe. I really do fell like putting in coilovers, I would rather run a spring / shock setup. Lookinf for a 2 inch drop, I plan on rumming 17x8 with a 245 .Let me know what you think??? I also have drum brakes all the way around and can't stand them. I like the 4 wheel wilwood set in red powder coat. The rear will be finished later but I want to just weld in the mini tub for now, before I paint it.
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:39 PM
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Frank, I will def be getting my suspension parts, through you. What kinda streeing system are we talking about. I am going to use a march pontiac system in billet. What pump do you suggest, cause I plan on running braided lines and replacing the complete brake line setup. We sell and install those March set ups. I love that set up, looks and works fantastic and cost is great. We just did a new Style Trac on a Camaro we are finishing now (picture below). Also, there is a picture of that March Style Trac on our Project EmptyNest motor. So we can handle the hose connections. The pump that comes with the Style Trac works great with the DSE 600 steering box we choose

I have a 74gto/nova centerlink, so i need new tie rods anyway. But the link is a 2 year only. Would it be better if I switched over to a rack??? I am not a hge R and P conversion fan myself. I like the DSE box combined with Hotchkis Premium sterring rebuild kit.

I just want thus car to handel way beter using the stick subframe. I really do fell like putting in coilovers, I would rather run a spring / shock setup. Lookinf for a 2 inch drop, I plan on rumming 17x8 with a 245 .Let me know what you think??? No problem with a 2" drop and 17 X 8s

I also have drum brakes all the way around and can't stand them. I like the 4 wheel wilwood set in red powder coat. The rear will be finished later but I want to just weld in the mini tub for now, before I paint it.
Thanks for my rumbling

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Pontiac Style Trac on Project EmptyNest engine





Small Block Style Trac we are doing right now



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