G Body: Pro Touring Questions

[jackfrost]

yeah, do a search on the site. there's a bunch of g-body guys working on their projects.

make sure you look at the rear frame rails and lower quarter panels, and doors. not much else to look for, unless you find a specialty model like a GN, Hurst/Olds or 442, which will have some extra goodies.

most, though, don't have anything worthwhile from the factory. brakes are crap, engines are smog-era turds, and the rest of the driveline won't stand up to any abuse. but, they are great platforms to upgrade.



once you find a good project, let us know and we can answer any specific questions you have.

[IrvJr]

The mods i did on my suspension were pretty much off the shelf parts. Moogs springs, KYB shocks, UMI tubular control arms(uppers and lowers), ATR 1 3/8" rear sway bar, 34mm hollow front sway bar(which doesnt fit quite right coming from an f body). Stock a arms up front still, but it handles outstanding, better than i imagined even. For brakes i replaced the rotors with some quality ones, ceramic pads and braided stainless steel brake lines and made a considerable improvment in the brake feel and quality. I have 17 x 9.5 wheels in back and 17 x 8 in the front with Kumho Ecsta MX tires. All around not very expensive or original but works well for my car which i rather drive around some nice country roads then a drag strip.