Which first gen subframe causes the engine to sit lowest?
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1st gen Nova doesn't have a subframe (3rd are subframed).
1st gen A-Body are full Frames
1st Gen Vettes are full Frames
1st Gen B-Body are full Frames
by deduction... most likely 1st gen F-Body. but good info in the question would cut all of this chatter out !
1st gen A-Body are full Frames
1st Gen Vettes are full Frames
1st Gen B-Body are full Frames
by deduction... most likely 1st gen F-Body. but good info in the question would cut all of this chatter out !
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Next is the style of engine mounts one decides to use and who made them, oil pan and / or steering clearance, etc.. There are so many variables it's an almost impossible question to answer without more information.
Now I'm following the thread just to see what the blazes the OP is working on.
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got beer Sorry guys. First gen Camaro. A 1968. Got an lq4 with a zl1 blower on it.
I am going to fire it up with the blower for the first time tomorrow. It is going to be tuned in the next few weeks by Dan Maslic.
I intend on doing a frame off starting early next year. My current stock subframe probably took a hit at some point in the past so it needs replacing. But the engine needs to drop a few inches to clear a flat hood. Plus a lower center of gravity won't hurt!
What I meant to ask was ... which aftermarket subframe will drop the engine the most?
I am going to fire it up with the blower for the first time tomorrow. It is going to be tuned in the next few weeks by Dan Maslic.
I intend on doing a frame off starting early next year. My current stock subframe probably took a hit at some point in the past so it needs replacing. But the engine needs to drop a few inches to clear a flat hood. Plus a lower center of gravity won't hurt!
What I meant to ask was ... which aftermarket subframe will drop the engine the most?
Last edited by rp0029; Nov 8, 2013 at 09:17 PM.
Can't really add any input to which one might be best..
But Question.. how much clearance (both the oil pan and the cross member) do you currently have ?.. will you be lowering the car any (now or during the resto) ? Are you going to R/P ?... How much can you lower and still be safe to drive around with out plowing everything sitting on the road ?
I'll be at the Good Guys this weekend at Pleasanton.. if any of the vendor are there.. I take a look and ask a few questions..
But Question.. how much clearance (both the oil pan and the cross member) do you currently have ?.. will you be lowering the car any (now or during the resto) ? Are you going to R/P ?... How much can you lower and still be safe to drive around with out plowing everything sitting on the road ?
I'll be at the Good Guys this weekend at Pleasanton.. if any of the vendor are there.. I take a look and ask a few questions..
I have very little direct experience with those cars. I know Detroit Speed in Charlotte builds, sells and installs a LOT of suspension parts for them. I think at least one of the cars they built had the same supercharger on it. I know they make a sub frame for your car so I would talk to them and see what they say.
i have no help on your mount setup, but am interested in your engine.
i have an ls2 short block, and a blower off a ctsv.
i need EVERYTHING else lol. any parts list or experience you could offer as far as locating parts etc? going in my 55 chevy.
i have an ls2 short block, and a blower off a ctsv.
i need EVERYTHING else lol. any parts list or experience you could offer as far as locating parts etc? going in my 55 chevy.