427ci LS2 sleeved, dry sump oil pump, engine build & install, 69 Camaro

[fleetus macmullitz]

Any updates Dale?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

Any updates Dale?

Waiting on a call myself.

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

Any updates Dale?

Hi Skip... thanks for asking.

Originally Posted by Sieg

Waiting on a call myself.

I'll call you tomorrow


Over the past several months I have been working towards getting the car back together. Two weeks ago I finished all the updates... one week ago I took the car out to PIR to test the new set up with the new parts from Ron Sutton Racing (new spindles with optimized geometry, new hubs with heavy duty bearings, spec 37 rotors, six piston calipers, custom caliper mounts; adjustable steering arms; custom bump steer spacers; and custom height ball joints).

In addition I bought a new set of Formula 43 18" forged 3 piece wheels and Falken 615K 200 treadwear tires... and for added driver safety I purchased a G-Force Nomex fireproof driving suit, and a Hans Sport II head restraint.

Here is a few pics of the new parts.








New track star spindle bearings on the left... stock bearings on the right














I documented the process of doing all the updates to the front end... including relocating the pivot points on the frame, dialing in the bump steer, and some other stuff I learned along the way. Also I will share new design I did for adjusting the coil spring pre-load (ride height) in less than one minute.


I have been fine tuning the handling on my car for several years now and thought it was pretty good. With the new optimized front end geometry, roll center, and the new parts... the grip in the corners is night and day difference! I couldn't be happier... well worth all the work and expense.

More updates coming.

(Thanks Ron)

[efs69]

Fantastic updates. Those new bearings are massive compared to the stockers. Your attention to detail and well thought out upgrades are top notch. Not sure if I missed it somewhere but anything new on the rear?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by efs69

Fantastic updates. Those new bearings are massive compared to the stockers. Your attention to detail and well thought out upgrades are top notch. Not sure if I missed it somewhere but anything new on the rear?

X2!

Hope all is well with your son, Dale.

[rickpaw]

Thanks for the update Dale. The new wheels will look great on the car.

[GregWeld]

So you mean... there's hope for my Mustang?!?!?!?!



Yipppeeeeeeee ---- Good update Dale! Glad that was well worth the effort.



I have to say -- while the rest of these guys are GUESSING at what they need for handling improvements by just throwing parts at their cars.... SUTTON actually does the math required - and more importantly - he has the knowledge of what works and what doesn't. I'm really looking forward to putting my car on track to feel the "new and improved" version.

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Dale!

Those big un tares fit unda thar?

[SSLance]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

I have been fine tuning the handling on my car for several years now and thought it was pretty good. With the new optimized front end geometry, roll center, and the new parts... the grip in the corners is night and day difference! I couldn't be happier... well worth all the work and expense.

More updates coming.

(Thanks Ron)

So it handles much better even with the less sticky tires huh? Sounds familiar...

That spindle pin is MASSIVE!!

Can't wait to see the pics and details of the pivot point relocating...along with everything else.

[tubbed69]

Originally Posted by rickpaw

Thanks for the update Dale. The new wheels will look great on the car.

X2 nice wheels