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

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looking good dale.

what did you end up with as far as alignment specs? curious to see your static camber number.

[DaleTx]

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?

Thanks! The new bearings provide a nice factor of safety whereas the stock bearings were pushed to the limit of the load rating when tracking the car.

No changes on the rear yet... I'm planning to go with a 3 link set up for a future project.

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

X2!

Hope all is well with your son, Dale.

Thanks Skip My son is safely back in the states after his second deployment to Afghanistan. He maintains the electronic systems on the Boeing AH64D Apache helicopters.


Here is a couple of pictures taken in Afghanistan.

Apache attack helicopter.



These guys are all so young! My son is second from the left on the top row. Their regiments lineage goes back to the flying tigers from world war II. All the Apaches have the shark tooth art work.



God bless our troops

Originally Posted by rickpaw

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

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks Greg... yes there is hope! Ron is one of those rare people that not only knows how to design the parts and set up the chassis and suspension properly (through the math)... but he can explain things and communicate to us average guys. It was a great experience working with him. I'll keep an eye out for the updates on your mustang.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Congrats Dale!

Those big un tares fit unda thar?

Thanks Ron! Oh yeah... tires fit just fine (no rubs). Hope your enjoying the car

Originally Posted by SSLance

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.

Thanks Lance... I was impressed with the Falken tires.

The new spindles will have very little deflection compared to the stock spindles.

Originally Posted by tubbed69

X2 nice wheels

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

looking good dale.

what did you end up with as far as alignment specs? curious to see your static camber number.

Thanks Vince... The static camber was set at negative 1 degree, and the toe was set at 1/8" toe out (total) at ride height. With the new geometry and increased camber gain the set up worked out great. On the previous set up I had the camber set at negative 2 degrees.

The bump steer was set to increase toe out to 1/4" (total) when the suspension is compressed to the lower bump stop, and 0 when the suspension is extended to the upper bump stop.

Ron walked me through the process for setting the bump steer using a laser beam on a target 5 feet out in front of the car. Once I got it dialed in then he made the correct size spacers to connect the tie rod to the steering arm. I'll post more details on that later.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice, tell your son, thanks for keeping them Longbows operational.

Very nice set up. I love the tall set ups. Can't wait to see the details.

[Flash68]

How ya doin Dale?

[jeff71]

Subscribed.

Love your build. Post up a pic of what it looks like with the new wheels. How did the brakes perform? You didn't upgrade rear brakes did you?

Jeff

[Flash68]

Yeah Dale, shoot us an update... hope all is well in the new year.

[fleetus macmullitz]