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08-23-2016 #1Registered User
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How much modification is too much.
I've got a 1976 trans am anniversary car I'm restoring.
Never had any special edition vehicles in the past so I've always gone wild with mods.
The car is hacked to pieces currently from the PO so I'm in the process of patching in all the sheet metal and starting body work.
Being special edition, I want it to have the original look as far as body and trim goes.
What's the general consensus on engine, suspension, brake, and wheel changes on a car like this?
My biggest issue is going to be the fact that the original wheels won't fit over the brakes I want to run.
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08-23-2016 #2
Since its a 76 this is my thoughts on the wheels.
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...7-quot-699-set
Put the largest brakes you can in the wheel.
The 2nd gen birds with the WS6 suspensions handled better then the corvettes back in the day. I would think solid body bushing. Delrin bushings in the A-arms and on the sway bar. Maybe consider some ridetech streetgrip parts.
For the Motor, what do you have now? 400? How do you plan on driving it?
I'm just thinking how I build it being a poor guy. I love the 2nd gen cars.Some times I'm fast sometimes I'm half-fast
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08-23-2016 #3Registered User
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I didn't even know those existed. You sir, just made my day.
My overall plan for suspension was bigger sway bars, possibly coil overs up front, some upgraded leaf springs that won't wheel hop, subframe connectors, and quality bushings.
Engine is the original 400, gonna get the block machined as little as possible, may stroke it a little, add some aluminum heads and higher compression with possible efi if the funds keep flowing.
It's gonna be a street car I drive a lot so comfort is key. Probably go to some autocross events and road trips.
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08-23-2016 #4