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    View Poll Results: What Subframe

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    • Factory subframe?

      1 1.79%
    • Factory subframe with aftermarket components?

      27 48.21%
    • Aftermarket subframe with aftermarket components?

      28 50.00%
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    1. #1
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      On the swapping later gen subframes- That's a whole ton of work that I don't think is worth it at all. Consider the floor pans are totally different, mounting holes are in different locations, the frame rails are farther apart, the track width is different so you'll have to run front wheel drive like positive offset wheels, you'll have to convert the steering shaft, I don't believe the factory 2nd gen brakes are any bigger than 1st gen discs, to put aftermarket brakes on a 2nd gen requires cutting/ modifying the factory spindles whereas there are simple bolt on brackets available for 1st gen spindles, the radiator support is different, the front ears on the frame are different and won't line up at all to your bumper brackets, and there's probably more to it that I'm not remembering. I once saw a 1st gen Camaro that had a second gen frame swap and it was a mess. By the time you get everything converted and give it some aftermarket parts lovin for better handling, you probably could've saved money (and a bunch of headaches) by buying an aftermarket 1st gen subframe. If a better steering configuration is what you're mostly after we sell rear steer racks for first gen frames that eliminate the issues with the factory steering, and brake options are wide open.

      Last edited by Ben@SpeedTech; 03-13-2014 at 12:24 PM.
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