compatibility of G8 parts to camaro?
04-24-2009, 09:32 PM
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compatibility of G8 parts to camaro? like axle stubs,axles, springs, shocks, brakes, other misc suspension parts. Even a k-member allthough been looking hard down under to see if one have been produced yet....with no luck any info would be great thanks.
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Well from the literature that I've read, they are based on the same platform. Basically the same car with different sheet metal, engines, and interiors. Other than that, the subframes, floor pans, and suspension are basically the same except for spring rates and the like.
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Actually the back half (suspension, rearend, etc) should be a direct swap.
GM did re-engineer the front section a little (moved the control arms forward on the frame). This was to allow the Camaro a wider wheel package up front.
The things I'm wondering is with the suspension moved forward with a set of G8 LT's fit properly in the new Camaro?
Also with the Camaro being slightly shorter I don't think a custom cat back setup for a G8 will swap over without cutting some of the tube length. Probably in the section that runs length wise with the drive shaft.
Now if you are leaving the Camaro center exhaust section along, say doing an Axel Back setup. Then the G8 Axel backs systems would probably drop in (hopefully).
Comparison pictures of the under side of the front half (without skid plates) would probably show the differences between the two Vehicles.
GM did re-engineer the front section a little (moved the control arms forward on the frame). This was to allow the Camaro a wider wheel package up front.
The things I'm wondering is with the suspension moved forward with a set of G8 LT's fit properly in the new Camaro?
Also with the Camaro being slightly shorter I don't think a custom cat back setup for a G8 will swap over without cutting some of the tube length. Probably in the section that runs length wise with the drive shaft.
Now if you are leaving the Camaro center exhaust section along, say doing an Axel Back setup. Then the G8 Axel backs systems would probably drop in (hopefully).
Comparison pictures of the under side of the front half (without skid plates) would probably show the differences between the two Vehicles.
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