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TCI Engineering
07-20-2010, 02:44 PM
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Our dealers are taking pre-orders for these now and will start shipping August 2nd.


Includes:
1.25" Performance link bars(normally $200 extra)
All-American coilover shocks(painted/ride height adjustable)
250# black powdercoated springs
Sub-Frame connectors
Reinforcement plates(sandwich plates inside car)
Driveshaft loop crossmember
Coilover crossmember
Torque Arm with telescoping end
Pinion bars with L/H & R/H heims for easy pinion angle adjustments
360 degree Axle brackets
Rear mounted panhard bar
All hardware and detailed installation manual

Optional Items:
Transmission crossmember
Anti-sway bar
Billet single and double adjustable coilovers
9" Axle housing
31 or 35 spline axles
Your choice of gears
Open, TSD Posi, or Tru-Track Posi units
GM caliper brake kits
Wilwood brake kits

**Note** Must have a sheet metal housing to weld the T/A tabs too

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-J

Draginutz
07-20-2010, 04:58 PM
Looks Good!

BrianP
07-20-2010, 05:19 PM
What keeps that forward torque arm bolt from eating up that slotted hole as it slides around?

MoparCar
07-20-2010, 06:46 PM
Any plans for Mopar? I've talked to you before about cutting up a Chevy/Ford kit to make it work on a Mopar-Challenger specifically.

???

Thanks, Wes

Bryce
07-21-2010, 05:25 AM
Is the LCA chassis mount in single shear?

wiedemab
07-21-2010, 05:48 AM
Is the LCA chassis mount in single shear?

Good question. The only thing that I can think is that it uses the inner side of the leaf spring mount on the car, but not sure.

TCI Engineering
07-21-2010, 07:10 AM
Is the LCA chassis mount in single shear?


Good question. The only thing that I can think is that it uses the inner side of the leaf spring mount on the car, but not sure.

^^^^This

Here is a pre-production unit that was installed on the car a few months back.


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Any plans for Mopar? I've talked to you before about cutting up a Chevy/Ford kit to make it work on a Mopar-Challenger specifically.

???

Thanks, Wes

No plans for the Mopars as of right now. The T/A is still available by itself though.


What keeps that forward torque arm bolt from eating up that slotted hole as it slides around?

I'll have Sal chime in on this one.

-J

Bryce
07-21-2010, 07:12 AM
cool thank, looks good.

TCI Engineering
07-21-2010, 02:44 PM
Hi Here some answers to some of the question that are posted

1 Torque Arm slider adjustment on crossmember
The slot was designed for wheel base adjustmentS. with the 1/2" bolt and 1.280" slot that leaves about 5/8" adjustment to center the wheels.

2. The telescoping slider end has 1 1/4" of travel . When we cycled the suspension from full droop to full bump the slider only moved .200". The arm itself is a lever trying to go up. The two side bars do not allow the rearend to come forward anymore than the .200" plus the small amount of deflection in the bushings.

3. The lower bars are in double shear brackets up front. We used half of the stock spring hanger and made a bolt on bracket to support the opposite side. The subframe connectors are mounted directly in front supporting any forces coming from the two lower bars.

-Sal

srh3trinity
07-21-2010, 02:58 PM
Any plans on a Second Gen Fbody setup in the near future?

TCI Engineering
07-21-2010, 03:09 PM
Any plans on a Second Gen Fbody setup in the near future?


OOOOOHHHHH yeahhhhhhh :cheers:

The 2nd Gen is next on the chopping block. Both front and rear kits will be available later this year possibly early next year.

-J

TCI Engineering
07-22-2010, 08:21 AM
Some guys on Steve's Nova Site had some concerns about stock gas tank clearance so I took some more pics.

The rear most point of the kit is the panhard bar but it hangs below the tank even at full compression. The coilover crossmember was the only concern when making enough clearance for the tank and there is plenty. :yes:

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This measurement is from the axle centerline to the back of the coilover crossmember.

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This is from the back of the pumpkin to the panhard bar. I had to lean the camera angle back a little but it was right at 3"

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srh3trinity
07-22-2010, 11:07 AM
OOOOOHHHHH yeahhhhhhh :cheers:

The 2nd Gen is next on the chopping block. Both front and rear kits will be available later this year possibly early next year.

-J

That would be pretty good timing for me. Hopefully you can figure out a way to get the exhaust out the back.

HUSTLESTUFF
07-22-2010, 06:11 PM
What are the chances you will be able to adapt the 2nd gen to a 12 bolt. Having to change rears really increases the price of this suspension. I'm thinking a thick plate that is sandwiched between rear end cover and housing. Would need some gussets and need engineering.

TCI Engineering
07-23-2010, 07:11 AM
That would be pretty good timing for me. Hopefully you can figure out a way to get the exhaust out the back.

It's a little early yet to tell on the 2nd Gen but it wasn't a problem for our '68, but it has an aftermarket tank.

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What are the chances you will be able to adapt the 2nd gen to a 12 bolt. Having to change rears really increases the price of this suspension. I'm thinking a thick plate that is sandwiched between rear end cover and housing. Would need some gussets and need engineering.

Making a 12 Bolt compatible kit isn't out of the question at this point. Only time will tell but we are getting a few inquiries about it.

-J

69X22
07-24-2010, 05:23 AM
Will this interfere with a DSE mini tub in the rear of a 62 nova?

TCI Engineering
07-26-2010, 09:57 AM
Will this interfere with a DSE mini tub in the rear of a 62 nova?

You will have to modify part of our coilover crossmember because two of the four mounting flanges sit outside of the frame rail.

Here is a pic of the piece I am talking about.

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-J

rednecknate
07-29-2010, 06:25 PM
UMMM LOVE IT!!!! The main question is how wide a tire i am looking at a 305/35 tire 9" housing about 4" narrower per side.. Looks like it wouldn't work whats the widest confirmed tire size? realizing i would have to modify the crossmember where it attachs to the stock rails.. as i ll be moving my rails in to the flush part of the inner rail if that makes sense...

BossaNova
07-30-2010, 04:14 AM
Now _that's_ music to my ears!


Making a 12 Bolt compatible kit isn't out of the question at this point. Only time will tell but we are getting a few inquiries about it.

-J[/QUOTE]

TCI Engineering
07-30-2010, 07:01 AM
UMMM LOVE IT!!!! The main question is how wide a tire i am looking at a 305/35 tire 9" housing about 4" narrower per side.. Looks like it wouldn't work whats the widest confirmed tire size? realizing i would have to modify the crossmember where it attachs to the stock rails.. as i ll be moving my rails in to the flush part of the inner rail if that makes sense...


You can fit a 10" wheel(305 tire) with a little trimming of the frame rail lip and the lip on our crossmember.

The width of the axle won't have any effect on how wide a wheel/tire you can run so long as the back space is proper.


-Jason

64LS1Nova
08-19-2010, 09:51 AM
Wow, very cool kit! Can you give me a spec on the weight?

Thanks,
Frank

TCI Engineering
08-19-2010, 10:26 AM
Wow, very cool kit! Can you give me a spec on the weight?

Thanks,
Frank

The whole kit is 150 lbs

The kit ships in 3 boxes as follows:

Box 1 = 40 lbs Torque Arm & pinion bars
Box 2 = 20 lbs Coilovers(steel) The optional billet coilovers are 1 lb less each
Box 3 = 90 lbs Subframe Connectors, Link Bars, Axle Brackets, Tranny Crossmember, Driveshaft Loop Crossmember, Coilover Crossmember, Reinforcement Brackets(that go inside the car) and all the hardware

*add 10 lbs to the last box for an anti-sway bar*

I went ahead and weighed the stock leafs while I was at it and they're just over 50 lbs for the pair.


-J

64LS1Nova
08-19-2010, 10:37 AM
Thanks. Ever think about doing a chrome moly version?

jilge71
08-19-2010, 03:01 PM
so can it be modified to fit a 66 nova wagon???? or do you need a car to try it on?

TCI Engineering
08-19-2010, 03:21 PM
Thanks. Ever think about doing a chrome moly version?

Negative, Sal feels that Chro-Moly is too brittle on a street car.


so can it be modified to fit a 66 nova wagon???? or do you need a car to try it on?

It will fit a Wagon no problem so long as it doesn't have the 3rd seat option. :cheers:

-J

64LS1Nova
08-19-2010, 05:02 PM
Do you have any HP numbers you would feel comfortable that this suspension can handle? I'm at 900hp now with the option to go near 1200. Would you be concerned or want to upgrade anything at that power level?

Thanks,
Frank

Fuzzball
08-19-2010, 05:42 PM
Great work, is there an option for air ride?

jilge71
08-19-2010, 06:37 PM
hmmm...on the list! damn this two car thing!!!! gotta finish the chevelle first

TCI Engineering
08-20-2010, 07:38 AM
Do you have any HP numbers you would feel comfortable that this suspension can handle? I'm at 900hp now with the option to go near 1200. Would you be concerned or want to upgrade anything at that power level?

Thanks,
Frank

Unless you're going to mount a set of slicks, bring it up on a 5K converter on a sticky track and then let the trans brake loose you'll be fine. If you do plan on doing those things........we have a 4-link that will be perfect. :cheers:



Great work, is there an option for air ride?

Definitely! Part# 400-4251-00 @ $679

Here is the catalog page covering all the popular options.
http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/pdf/TCI_pg11-12.pdf

-J