Suspension options for a 68 camaro???

[Bmf5150]

So what are my options to make the old car handle like the newer sports cars??i see option of like art Morris sub frame and four link!are there cheaper yet just as good handling options???

[Rod]

I would use a Hotchkis TVS kit, and add a set of Global west tubular control arms and go win some races!

[rocketrod]

Call Mark at SC&C a site sponsor, http://scandc.com/new/, explain to him your goals and budget and he will steer you in the right direction.

[BuzzKillian]

X2 on SC&C. You should get college credits after talking to Mark.

[Jeff70]

What's your budget?

[TheJDMan]

There are sooo many options and directions you can go with suspension. The best thing you can do is just spend as much time as you can reading this and other forums. Everyone is going to have an opinion on the best setup but you need to educate yourself to what is available and what costs are involved so you can make your own informed decision on what works best for you. I spent over a year researching suspension options before making a decision.

[rocketrod]

X2 on SC&C. You should get college credits after talking to Mark.

LOL. It's like a four semester credit hour course crammed into a 1 hour conversation. You may also want to get his book, http://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Musc...7722973&sr=8-1

[Hotchkis]

Hotchkis has an awesome kit for the 67-69 F-Bodies. Click this link below:
http://www.hotchkis.net/stage-2-tota...ck-2-drop.html
Call me for questions, 888-735-6425, My name is Drew and my ext is 226. I have this kit on my 69 and love it!

[Smoker03]

I think it depends on your budget. Figure that out and u can go from there.

[makoshark]

No one can accurately give you pointers as to what you should get/want until your budget has been brought into the equation.

[Bmf5150]

Ok ,budget of $10,000

[makoshark]

That's a very workable budget...

Do you have fabrication skills along with the right tools and facilities to execute those skills? Not trying to be a smarta$$, just trying to gauge what would be best for you

[Bmf5150]

Yes,but I prefer to fabricate to a minimum!rather a bolt in method,weather it be swapping out parts or even subframe!

[makoshark]

If that's the case, then I would keep the stock frame and go full Hotchkis suspension. That is really the only true bolt in setup. Add a nice steering box and have fun

[rocketrod]

What are your intended purpose and goal of the suspension upgrades? Are you turning this into a auto-cross car, or will it be driven mostly on the street? Do you plan on re-using any of your existing suspension, brakes, or wheels (rimes & tires)? If I remember correctly you just installed new brakes and wheels so if your going to use those it "may" limit your choices depending upon the route you go. There are plenty of good bolt on options. Hotchkis, SPC, ridetech, etc.

I would still suggest you call Mark at SC&C to discuss what your trying to accomplish....his advice is free and the guy is a suspension guru.

Call Mark at SC&C a site sponsor, http://scandc.com/new/, explain to him your goals and budget and he will steer you in the right direction.

[Bmf5150]

Thanks guys for advice!the car will be mainly driven on the street around town!i will occasionally go to the drag strip with the car,so i want the rear to hook up alot better!other than that I just want closer handling to modern camaro or vette!i have kore 3 c5 brakes and I'm using foose legend 18 wheels!!after talking to frank I'm looking hard at the ride tech coil over setup with 4 link!if there is something better u guys prefer let me know!im open to opinions!!thanks for the help!

[makoshark]

That's the suspension I am running. I did my front a bit different. I utilized the Speedtech Performance ATS/Chicane upper coilover brackets. The ridetech Airbar requires some fabrication.

[Bmf5150]

Are u happy with the ride tech??

[UMI Tech]

Do you know your wheel tire combo yet?

[Rod]

Ran my car at Delmar and had 5th fastest time overall there (it didnt count due to illegal tires), and then drove my car to Goodguys pleasanton, loaded with 8 folding chairs a BBQ, an EZ-up, and food, myself and my girlfriend, unloaded the car did no adjustments to shocks or cambers and ran all weekend and clicked off a 3rd place time of 30.500 (but I hit a cone) even in 8th place finish I was the fastest 1st gen camaro there, (pro or street machine) and then loaded it back up and drove home, I'm running the Hotchkis TVS kit, Hotchkis Handle bars, global west arms and QA1 single adjustable shocks, to me thats an all around suspension