DSE Rear Sway Bar Options - 2nd gen Camaro

[jcadwell]

Been Reading a ton of threads before I start my build on my 70 Camaro. Looking to do a full DSE subframe with single adjustable shocks, connectors, quadralink rear, and mini-tub. New LT4/T56 swap, 12 bolt Mosier rear. I noticed DSE has three different sway bar diameter options (3/4", 1", and 1-1/8"). First of all, is a sway bar beneficial or needed with this setup? Secondly, if so what size is appropriate? I plan to make it a great driver to hit the backroads in AZ and do some hard canyon runs through the desert. Maybe some autocross and a small amount of track time, but that will be very little of the driving I do with it. I've read in some older posts 8-10yrs old, that rear sway bars only cause more oversteer in the corners. Would love to hear about anyones experience with this set up.

Thanks,
Josh

[TheJDMan]

Seems to me your best bet would be to visit with DSE and ask that question and discuss your options.

[Rod]

Been Reading a ton of threads before I start my build on my 70 Camaro. Looking to do a full DSE subframe with single adjustable shocks, connectors, quadralink rear, and mini-tub. New LT4/T56 swap, 12 bolt Mosier rear. I noticed DSE has three different sway bar diameter options (3/4", 1", and 1-1/8"). First of all, is a sway bar beneficial or needed with this setup? Secondly, if so what size is appropriate? I plan to make it a great driver to hit the backroads in AZ and do some hard canyon runs through the desert. Maybe some autocross and a small amount of track time, but that will be very little of the driving I do with it. I've read in some older posts 8-10yrs old, that rear sway bars only cause more oversteer in the corners. Would love to hear about anyones experience with this set up.

Thanks,
Josh

so they make 3 bars.....that should leed you to believe that there is no ONE bar that does it and what bar you need depends on wheel and tire combo, weight balance of the car(dependent on motor and trans selections, ect), overall weight of the car(carbon fiberglass, steel, seats rollcage or bar and so on) and driving style

[hotrodalex]

Having an adjustable one is great to make little changes to the handling balance. I'd talk with them to see which is best. It'll depend on your spring rates, weight, driving habits, front sway bar, etc.

[71RS/SS396]

Like posted above the front tire size and spring rates are going to be a determining factor. I don't use a rear bar because it makes my car so loose it's nearly undrivable but I have a 315 front tire.

[jcadwell]

Spoke to DSE. Since I'll be running their recommended tires sizes 275 fronts and 315 rear with stage 1 shocks and mostly street driving and occasional track. They recommended 1" and seemed to think it wouldn't loosen the rearmed and create any more oversteer. Seems like the way to go for all around driving. Will post some pics as the build progresses. It's in pieces now.

[badazz81z28]

Spoke to DSE. Since I'll be running their recommended tires sizes 275 fronts and 315 rear with stage 1 shocks and mostly street driving and occasional track. They recommended 1" and seemed to think it wouldn't loosen the rearmed and create any more oversteer. Seems like the way to go for all around driving. Will post some pics as the build progresses. It's in pieces now.

70 camaro and they said 315 rear tire?

Funny....I have a 335 rear tire and DSE sold me the 1-1/8 rear bar

[jcadwell]

70 camaro and they said 315 rear tire?

Funny....I have a 335 rear tire and DSE sold me the 1-1/8 rear bar

You are correct. I re-read the build invoice they sent. They did say 335 rear. I didn't remember correctly.

How does the 1-1/8" work for you? What kind of driving do you usually do?