Does anyone out there have an opinion on which subfrrame connectors to use on an 83 Trans Am. I'm gonna try to run duals but heard that its gonna be pretty much impossible. Anyone willing to help let me know.
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1983 Trans Am Recaro Edition. Work in progress, currently putting an LT1 out of a 94 Camaro/Firebird. 700R4 trans fully rebuilt and upgraded. -
The typical SFC's that tuck in against the rocker panel won't interfere with the exhaust. The "X" type that cross under the floor pan might, but that type isn't really necessary unless you are heavy into Auto-X or road racing.
I like the Spohn Performance parts. Steve Spohn's first designs were for his personal 3rd Gen, so you know they are good.
http://www.spohn.net/
There are also panhard rod/upper support relocation kits that make room for a second exhaust pipe to go over the driver's side of the rear axle. BMR makes those.
Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor -
You could always get a good strong 8 point weld in cage, if I'm not mistaken? that would leave all the room you need underneath while keepin' that chassis nice and strong
-Alex
1995 LT1 ECU (GREAT for flashing!)
ZO6 wheels (clones)
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pacesetter longtubes
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K&N RAM air from 96 ws6
96? ws6 hood
96? ws6 spoiler
full emissions delete
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Edelbrock IAS shocks
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Spohn makes a really nice set and they have separate crossover pieces that tie the outer frame rail to the front subframe, which means you can weld them in where they fit, and easily make them clear any exhaust.
BMR and UMI also make them, as does hotchkiss. The BMR set could clear depending on how your exhaust is run by the front framerails, and the advantage is the triangulation is already built in. Buf if you cant make it fit-the spohn ones are a great option
The UMI design is weak and is made from too many pieces with weak weld points like an unreinforced z-notch, I would avoid them.
I've gotten stuff from Spohn--they are a good shop.
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...-Top-Cars.html
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F3-chassis.htm
http://www.umiperformance.com/2400?category_id=113
www.bananasaboutcars.comRed 92 camaro rs with a 305 TBI 4spd auto 2.73:1 rear with Spohn sway bars, hotchkis LCAs and panhard bar, Spohn wonderbar, and edelbrock strut tower brace, msd 6A box, coil and wires. BFG g-force supersport tires. 77K miles.
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