2nd gen camaro
#1
2nd gen camaro
What are best suggestions for suspension of an 80 z28 w/ over 400 horse to wheels .It still has the stock posi etc. Shocks,springs,rear???Not to expensive but that candle this beast
#2
I think that 2-3 suppliers, such as UMI od BMR, Detroit Speed&Engineering, and Heidt's Rod Shop have recently released some new designs for the 2nd gen cars. You might want to check their websites.
#3
BMR Torque Arm Suspension
This kit is available for both the 10-bolt and 12-bolt rear axle housings. List price is $2599.95. That may seem expensive at first, but look at these features and benefits:
Features:
Benefits:
Options and Upgrades:
Mods Required:
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/f1/f1ta.html
This kit is available for both the 10-bolt and 12-bolt rear axle housings. List price is $2599.95. That may seem expensive at first, but look at these features and benefits:
Features:
- Includes double adjustable coil-over shocks with all mounting brackets, spacers, and hardware.
- Eliminates the archaic leaf springs.
- Adjustable spring platforms on the coil-overs allow the driver to lower the car for autocross events and then raise the ride height for street driving.
- Includes a Watts Link that centers the rear axle housing and eliminates side-to-side movement.
- The Watts Link has 5 vertical mounting positions. This allows it to be adjusted for different ride heights and roll centers.
- Includes an integrated driveshaft loop.
- The torque arm is mounted close to the driveshaft. It moves up and down simultaneously with the driveshaft, so there are no clearance issues.
- The torque arm tucks up close to the driveshaft for maximum ground clearance.
- The torque arm front mount has a greasable Delrin bushing that is fluted to hold the grease in the bushing where it belongs.
- The Delrin bushing slides on a telescoping shaft which is allowed to pivot on a greasable, low-deflection polyurethane bushing.
- The torque arm front mount can slide, rotate, and pivot freely for bind-free operation.
- The lower control arms have 3 mounting locations to provide adjustability to the instant center location for a variety of horsepower levels.
- The lower control arms mount to the rear axle housing with QA1 rod ends to allow full articulation and bind-free operation.
- The lower control arms mount to the body with greasable, low-deflection polyurethane bushings to minimize noise, vibration, and harmonics. This poly/rod end combo is a great compromise between handling and ride characteristics.
- Proudly Made in the USA by BMR employees at our Florida manufacturing facility.
Benefits:
- A torque arm suspension is the ideal suspension design for cars that will be autocrossed, drag-raced, and street driven. The BMR torque arm suspension puts the instant center in a location that works well for all types of performance driving.
- Simple installation that can easily be done by the average enthusiast in the driveway with normal hand tools.
- Low cost installation if performed by a professional shop. Average install time is 6-8 hours.
Options and Upgrades:
- Color – Available in red or black hammertone. No charge for powdercoating.
- No upgrades necessary. This kit includes all the best components.
- Transmission crossmember is required and sold separately ($339.95). Crossmembers are available for the T56, M6, TH400, TH350, Powerglide, 700R4, and 4L60E transmissions.
Mods Required:
- 4 holes must be drilled in the frame. That’s it!!! No welding. No cutting-up the floor. No notching the frame.
- This suspension kit can be removed in the future if the owner wants to put the car back to stock
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/f1/f1ta.html
#4
Yeah, the BMR torque arm set-up was what I was thinking of....
Of course, if you don't want to get that elaborate of as expensive, a good set of HD rear springs, combined with sway bars and shocks, and poly bushings will work pretty well too. That's what I had under my 2nd gen car, back when I owned it ('76-'01).
Of course, if you don't want to get that elaborate of as expensive, a good set of HD rear springs, combined with sway bars and shocks, and poly bushings will work pretty well too. That's what I had under my 2nd gen car, back when I owned it ('76-'01).