ccieluch491
11-14-2024, 12:31 PM
Hi all,
Looking for some input on my build currently in process. The plan for the car is to push it regularly whether that be on the road course for HPDE, autocross, or other sanctioned events once complete. Not planning for this to be a show car or trailer queen to any extent.
Background on the car:
Originally bought what I thought was a “nice” base model out of CA and did full Ridetech suspension for a quick Bolton upgrade with quick ratio rack, Wilwoods etc, handled like it was a go cart with a 275 square setup (especially considering the 307 essentially allowed me to go WOT around the whole autocross). Long story short, ended up getting the car on a lift for more thorough updates for ls engine (pulled stock 307) and found more rust than I originally thought the car had. It is currently torn down to just the body awaiting the decision of which direction I should go in regard to chassis and suspension to take the car to the next level.
I have researched relatively extensively and have narrowed options down to 2 providers, Speedtech or Chris Alston’s chassisworks. Speedtech is resoundingly tried and true based on other users feedback and Optima results, but seems to be tailored more towards cars with clean metal to start with. Said otherwise, there would be an extra step required for my car to replace the metal that has cancer and then modify that to fit the Speedtech extreme subframe.
The attraction to Chassisworks gStreet is that it would save me time / complications by being able to cut out all of the areas with cancer (leaving just the body which is fine for the most part) and update the suspension and chassis in one go, versus replacing panels with OEM and then needing to cut and modify from there. The cost differential is also another consideration, but Chassisworks also claims to be able to fit 335s up front vs the standard 315 with Speedtech, in addition to having the option to install a through dash fitted roll cage for higher speed events / open track days.
For what it’s worth, I have a lift and tig/mig capability at home and plan to do all the work myself.
Open to any input before I take the next step would be greatly appreciated!
Looking for some input on my build currently in process. The plan for the car is to push it regularly whether that be on the road course for HPDE, autocross, or other sanctioned events once complete. Not planning for this to be a show car or trailer queen to any extent.
Background on the car:
Originally bought what I thought was a “nice” base model out of CA and did full Ridetech suspension for a quick Bolton upgrade with quick ratio rack, Wilwoods etc, handled like it was a go cart with a 275 square setup (especially considering the 307 essentially allowed me to go WOT around the whole autocross). Long story short, ended up getting the car on a lift for more thorough updates for ls engine (pulled stock 307) and found more rust than I originally thought the car had. It is currently torn down to just the body awaiting the decision of which direction I should go in regard to chassis and suspension to take the car to the next level.
I have researched relatively extensively and have narrowed options down to 2 providers, Speedtech or Chris Alston’s chassisworks. Speedtech is resoundingly tried and true based on other users feedback and Optima results, but seems to be tailored more towards cars with clean metal to start with. Said otherwise, there would be an extra step required for my car to replace the metal that has cancer and then modify that to fit the Speedtech extreme subframe.
The attraction to Chassisworks gStreet is that it would save me time / complications by being able to cut out all of the areas with cancer (leaving just the body which is fine for the most part) and update the suspension and chassis in one go, versus replacing panels with OEM and then needing to cut and modify from there. The cost differential is also another consideration, but Chassisworks also claims to be able to fit 335s up front vs the standard 315 with Speedtech, in addition to having the option to install a through dash fitted roll cage for higher speed events / open track days.
For what it’s worth, I have a lift and tig/mig capability at home and plan to do all the work myself.
Open to any input before I take the next step would be greatly appreciated!