J-ROD '68 Camaro

[Ricochet]

Looks great! The rear suspension looks like a real slick set up AME is putting out! Really digging the "Old School Big Block"!

[ArisESQ]

What kind of wheels are going on this thing? Would love to see something somewhat vintage looking with a meaty sidewall.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Really digging the "Old School Big Block"!

Roger that!

[J-Rod&Custom]

Originally Posted by preston

What type of rod end bushings are used in the IRS UCA and LCA ? They look a little like a Spohn joint (large delrin bushed 360 degree rose joint). Is there no rubber or poly in the setup ? (I have come to the conclusion that hard jointing suspension and then soft joining the subframe is the ideal solution to the bushing firmness batle).

also, I never did find a price for the IRS on their website. I don't have any serious plans to buy one or I would call them. But, probably not the appropriate place to discuss here but if someone wanted to throw out a number...

Its great to see it getting installed though and how that works, and always nice to know about a local shop that does high quality work.

The UCA has poly bushings inside and out, the lower uses the factory rubber bushing on the upright with the joint on the cradle side...





Here are some more pics!

We had to make a new trans x-member. The aftermarket one we had didn't allow enough room for the exhaust... The new x-member fits very tight to the floor, that did force us into making it come apart on one side... If we didn't put the joint in it, it would be stuck in the car... (half height body mounts)





Starting on the exhaust also!

[omiotek]

Looks great wish I could come do some work for you guys haha

[ScotI]

So..... Not to question the owners build but cast manifolds on a bbc on a car w/a DSE front/AME rear seems.....

Uhmmm..... out of place??

[omiotek]

My opinion is for a car that sees a lot of driving or track time I feel cast is best. Even though it looks no where near as pretty and doesn't perform as well as a good header they are less prone to cracking. Even the best headers sooner or later crack. it's the nature of expansion and contraction. now days a lot of cast manifolds flow equally as good too. I agree some tubular long tubes would look nicer but to each is their own.

[SlowProgress]

Exactly what I want to do with my exhaust system. Keep it away from the speed bumps. The trans. cross-member is very clever !

[ArisESQ]

Originally Posted by ScotI

So..... Not to question the owners build but cast manifolds on a bbc on a car w/a DSE front/AME rear seems.....

Uhmmm..... out of place??

Honestly, I love that about this car. Cast manifolds look super oem, and it's not like he's gonna miss the power.

I really hope they run a set of super wide 15s or 16s.

[syborg tt]

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