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Old 03-14-2011, 08:34 PM
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PM sent will be ordering mine this week
Old 03-14-2011, 11:03 PM
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Mine is still doing awesome. going on 2 1/2 years
Old 03-15-2011, 01:25 AM
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Well got almost everything in the garage installed on the car, thought I might toss some pics up of everything installed. I'm not much of a pitchman like NOS LS1 but I would hope my pics will suffice










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Old 03-15-2011, 02:12 AM
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^^^ all looks great. I LOL at the spokesman remark. Should PM how much $$$ that front end cost I am going to bite the bullet one of these days.
Old 03-15-2011, 10:15 AM
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No need to PM... I'll put it right out there because like always with MWC, it is the best parts, the best quality, and the best prices. The whole front end kit... I'm taliking k-member, rack, ultra-light spindles, ultra-light upper and lower control arms, Strange brakes, Strange double adjustable shocks w/ Hypercoil springs, and all necessary hardware to do the assembly is 3575.00. All the parts are chromemoly manufactured, tig welded, and powdercoated. This whole kit, hardware included(no advertising hype) is a total of about 90 pounds. You won't find a better front end, or for that cost. We also proudly offer the same kit with Afco shocks.
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Can you run those spindles with ball joints for future reference?
Old 03-15-2011, 10:44 AM
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nope... the spindle is threaded for the bolt used. I am gonna have a conversion kit that will allow the use of this spindle with existing ball joint control arms though. You just wont get the weight savings of the control arm/joint setup that I use on this setup.
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Which i wont have anyway with my current order right? So the conversion will allow me to keep them and make for a simple bolt in later?
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Thanks for the response Eric. Would it benefit in the end to save up or buy bits and peices? Just like the rearend its going to kill me lol, But if I want it I will get it just take sometime.
Old 03-15-2011, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Zmg00camaross
Thanks for the response Eric. Would it benefit in the end to save up or buy bits and peices? Just like the rearend its going to kill me lol, But if I want it I will get it just take sometime.
You know us we will do what ever works for you, doing the front end in pieces will get you in shipping eventually though.
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I noticed in another thread you were making non abs 9 inch compatible with 3 channel abs, i was wondering if you were working on a 8.8 version? Im considering getting an 8.8 as the guy that did make them and I think still is in toronto, where I live so i could avoid border bs and shipping. The only downside i see to the 8.8 is there is no pre made 8.8 abs 3 channel set up.
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Originally Posted by joe77
I noticed in another thread you were making non abs 9 inch compatible with 3 channel abs, i was wondering if you were working on a 8.8 version? Im considering getting an 8.8 as the guy that did make them and I think still is in toronto, where I live so i could avoid border bs and shipping. The only downside i see to the 8.8 is there is no pre made 8.8 abs 3 channel set up.
It is possible but there is no plans for 8.8 items at this point as there is some flaws with using it with a torque arm mount on it especially if you get into high HP along with the fact a few guys that we have sent the mini 4 link LCA ended up not caring for the out come they got from it, which we did mention would be the results.
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
No need to PM... I'll put it right out there because like always with MWC, it is the best parts, the best quality, and the best prices. The whole front end kit... I'm taliking k-member, rack, ultra-light spindles, ultra-light upper and lower control arms, Strange brakes, Strange double adjustable shocks w/ Hypercoil springs, and all necessary hardware to do the assembly is 3575.00. All the parts are chromemoly manufactured, tig welded, and powdercoated. This whole kit, hardware included(no advertising hype) is a total of about 90 pounds. You won't find a better front end, or for that cost. We also proudly offer the same kit with Afco shocks.
If i missed it i apologize. But I am looking at every bit of weight savings on my camaro that i can. But my car will see the street the majority of the time, how would your ultra light spindle and control arms hold up to the street?
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Originally Posted by FirebirdSS
If i missed it i apologize. But I am looking at every bit of weight savings on my camaro that i can. But my car will see the street the majority of the time, how would your ultra light spindle and control arms hold up to the street?
They are designed for drag race applications not intended for street use.
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If anyone has any more questions just let me know and for those still contemplating which route to go keep in mind you get a fabricated housing at the cost of everyone elses stock style steal housing, PLUS ours comes with it's own unique torque arm that cuts the weight down tremendously.
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cant wait for my rear to come in.
Old 03-16-2011, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by infamoustransam
cant wait for my rear to come in.
I just fingered up your torque arm tapping the holes and putting the heim joints in. Working on getting yours in a crate still by the end of this week. Doing a little double this past few weeks trying to get everyone out the door asap.

I will say it looks like MWC fabricated housing heaven as we have them stacked to the ceiling right now
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thanks alot guys.glad to hear that im almost done. to anyone who is thinking about a midwest chassis rear , these things are badass. i have a couple friends who have them and i finally broke my 10 bolt after 2 years and i wouldnt go any other way. and jay and eric are great guys and will answer any questions thats for sure.
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Can't wait till I order mine. Looks very nice.
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Originally Posted by Cool28
Can't wait till I order mine. Looks very nice.
Theyre a busy shop so i'd suggest getting in your deposit if you're absolutely sure you're going to be doing this in the next couple months or so!

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