Front subframe

[pontiacta95]

I am a total newbie here i have a 68 camaro and i have being reading pages after pages of talk about what front subframe is better. I am trying to research what is best for me and this is what i would like. I would like to use this car as a cruiser/partial racer. I have a father in law with a new vette who despises old camaros. I want to prove to him that they can compete with his vette. I already have the Alston G-bar rear end, just figuring out what to do up front.

I live by Sacramento next to Alstons shop which saves on shipping and i like their stuff and i also like ATS kit but i want racki and pinion. DSE and AME just cost too much.

What can i do to shut him up?!

[HotRod68Camaro]

Why do you want rack and pinion? If you don't have the $$ for a DSE or AME frame you could always go with a ATS box and some AFX spindles.

[rob07002]

Certainly the CA frame wouldl compliment the g-bar nicely, not to mention the simplicity of using the same vendor.

One option for you to look into is Speedtech's new sub. I also have the g-bar and just got the Speedtech frame and even though I haven't installed it in the car yet, the fabrication seems top notch and the package was fairly priced.

Give Frank over at Prodigy Customs a shout, he's a direct dealer with vast knowledge of all the subs mentioned.

[pontiacta95]

I just have never been a fan of pitman arms, drag links, and steering boxes. Overtime there are too many oppotunities for play in each component. Rack and pinion just seems to be a bit stronger.

[pontiacta95]

Speedtech uses a rear steer rack and pinoin correct? I am using an LS2 wouldn't it be better to have a front steer rack?

[HotRod68Camaro]

yes they use the Unisteer rack which can be installed on a stock subframe. You would need a modified or aftermarket oil pan. I have been considering this as an option but i haven't figured out which headers would work best with the setup yet.

[rob07002]

Yes, Speedtech uses a rear steer rack, but I don't see why that would be an issue with your ls2. They use Steeroids and if you give Blake a call at Speedtech, he'll be able to tell you which headers will fit.

[pontiacta95]

If i do end up going with the full subframe i will probablly go with chris alston just because i live so close and it will be easy to pick up and use them for tech help. I just want to make sure that whatever suspension i choose it is able to keep up with the new vette.

[pontiacta95]

Has anyone on here used an Alston subframe? If so what is the widdest tires you can run up front? Size and backspacing please.

[killer69]

our sub will fit the LS2 with the ATS Pan and Motor mounts which we can add to the package, as for headers.... for now you will have to modify 1 tube on the driverside, we will be working on headers in the future but it is not that big a deal, and if you want air ride (not all do that for sure) it bolts in

[HotRod68Camaro]

as for headers.... for now you will have to modify 1 tube on the driverside,

Whos headers are you talking about?

[killer69]

most headers, we have tried a few different ones for big and small blocks,and to date all have needed one of the tubes modified to clear the steering shaft.

[markd]

Has anyone on here used an Alston subframe? If so what is the widdest tires you can run up front? Size and backspacing please.

I have a Chris Alston Chassisworks sub-frame on my 69 Camaro and it looks great! I am in the process of doing the bodywork, so I have not tested it on the road.

Here’s some info from their installation guide: “The system accepts factory height (25.5”) tires, with up to 11” tire section width and 5’ wheel back spacing. Acceptable sizes include 275/45-16, 275/40-17, 275/35-18, 275/30-19 and 275/25-20. Note: 67-68 Camaro fenders may limit tire size to 9.5 inches”.

Hope this helps!