View Poll Results: Stock Subframe or new Speedtech?
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Smooth and paint stock frame
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04-03-2009 #1
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Decisions.. Stock Subframe or get a Speedtech?
I am at the time right now where I need to start working on my front suspension. The car will be a show car/weekend cruiser. I need everything up front replaced. All new arms, shockwaves, steering, etc. Should I just smooth and paint my stock frame and buy all the aftermarket accessories or fork over the extra couple of grand for a Speedtech one? Is there any advantage except adding bigger meats and having a nicer looking frame if my car gets judged at the shows?
The rear susp is a G billet if that matters.
John S.
68 "Bloodline" Camaro in assembly...
Speedtech Sub, Alston G-Billet/Fab 9 rear, Ridetech coil overs, Moser axles, Fesler 19's, Lots of Anvil parts,Twin tubo LS3/T56, Carbon fiber manifold, and the list goes on and on..........
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04-03-2009 #2
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if you got $ then...
speedtech.
04-03-2009 #3
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I think there's some mods needed for shockwaves. Might be more simple to do the ST.
Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."
04-03-2009 #4
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Just a showcar/weekend cruiser? No need for aftermarket subframe then. Just upgrade the LCA/UCAs and add some coilovers.
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04-03-2009 #5
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It depends on your build...but that is one of my favorite parts of my car is the sub. It's nice to have a newly engineered peice in an old car. That stock frame is an ugly sob. The speedtech is a nice looking sub. Just keep in mind that you will need different headers.
Todd
04-03-2009 #6
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With Shockwaves you will spend just a tick north of $3000 on your stock subframe. To do a Speedtech, you can do it for right at $5000.
Knowing what I know about the car your building, and the other parts you already have, I would do the Subframe, only because your building such a killer car.Last edited by ProdigyCustoms; 04-03-2009 at 06:01 PM.
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Hell, if you have the money and don't mind parting with it...you might as well go with the Speedtech. Even if it not used / abused, you always have the COOLNESS factor!
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04-04-2009 #8
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If money is not a problem... go with an updated frame
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04-05-2009 #9
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SpeedTech
John,
Go with the SpeedTech!! Blake and Roger they have the best customer service! they will go out of there way to help you!
I have there Subframe check out my build thread!
Bill P
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04-05-2009 #10
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Originally Posted by 68/CamaroFL
John,
Go with the SpeedTech!! Blake and Roger they have the best customer service! they will go out of there way to help you!
I have there Subframe check out my build thread!
Bill P
After seeing your car Im sold! Hey on those stainless works headers did you modify them or do they fit perfectly?John S.
68 "Bloodline" Camaro in assembly...
Speedtech Sub, Alston G-Billet/Fab 9 rear, Ridetech coil overs, Moser axles, Fesler 19's, Lots of Anvil parts,Twin tubo LS3/T56, Carbon fiber manifold, and the list goes on and on..........
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We have headers that FIT BBC SBC and LS with the RACK and a 2 joint shaft. they are made by Stainless Works so they are top quality,
BTW the headers also Fit The STOCK sub frame with a rack so if anyone is going down that road it will save you from modifying any other header on the market, they also get you away from having to use the 3 joint shaft kit.
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Blake,
will the subframe except a pontiac motor and stock headers?
Originally Posted by killer69
04-06-2009 #13
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We currently have a few customers with pontiacs who are doing custom installs, we have it on our schedual to build both motor mounts and headers this spring for the pontiac guys. we will keep you posted.
04-08-2009 #14
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Do you guys know what size tire and offset I order with a Speedtech frame? Its a 19" rim
John S.
68 "Bloodline" Camaro in assembly...
Speedtech Sub, Alston G-Billet/Fab 9 rear, Ridetech coil overs, Moser axles, Fesler 19's, Lots of Anvil parts,Twin tubo LS3/T56, Carbon fiber manifold, and the list goes on and on..........
04-09-2009 #15
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19 X 10 with a 7" BS and a 275/30/19 tire is what Paul from Speedtech runs on his car.
06-06-2009 #16
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can you use dse upper and lower control arms with both the speedtech and the alston subframes? The speed tech cost about 2000 and the alston subframe about 1800, is that correct?
Thanks
06-06-2009 #17
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is there a cross member available to run a tko trans with both subfarmes for a 69 camaro?
Thanks
06-07-2009 #18
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I have one of the Speed Tech frames and love it. I'm not sure about the Alston one, but yes you can run the DSE control arms. I don't think you can with the Alston though. Also, the Speed Tech one has an adjustable trans cross member that comes with it and will work with a TKO. I'm putting a TKO in mine. Here's a link that has a bunch of pics of the frame before powder coating and after: https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=44374
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