Front drive conversion project.

Darrin Christen · 12-13-2007, 08:20 PM

I would like some input on rear suspension choices for a super stock gt front drive conversion project. What are the pros and cons of a equal length or unequal length 4 link and round tube or square tube frame rails? Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I would like to build the car myself, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction. Thanks

SSDiv6 · 12-13-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

I would like some input on rear suspension choices for a super stock gt front drive conversion project. What are the pros and cons of a equal length or unequal length 4 link and round tube or square tube frame rails? Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I would like to build the car myself, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction. Thanks

What make and year of car?

SPS · 12-16-2007, 01:18 PM

Darrin:
For your project, I'd recommend the rectangular tube rear frame section. It's stand-alone stiffness is much greater than the round tube rear section which requires much more tubing to be integrated into the roll cage for equal strength. In addition, as a home-build project, construction, tying into the original chassis, and necessary sheetmetal work will be easier to do.
As for the 4-link choice, that could be debated for ever. We build and sell both equal and un-equal 4-link suspensions. Over the years we have had un-equal length cars have excellent success. Your choice will depend on class choice, expected power levels, transmission type and past experience or familiarity.
You can go to our web-site: www.smithperformance.com
Our catalog shows both systems.
FJ

Darrin Christen · 12-17-2007, 09:08 PM

The car is a 1996 grandam. Considering a late model fuel injected engine for GT or maybe SS/CS. Thanks for the reply SPS, are your prices on the website up to date?

SPS · 12-20-2007, 10:39 PM

Darren:
Feel free to call if you have any other questions.
FJ

12-13-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Front drive conversion project. I would like some input on rear suspension choices for a super stock gt front drive conversion project. What are the pros and cons of a equal length or unequal length 4 link and round tube or square tube frame rails? Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I would like to build the car myself, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction. Thanks __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

12-16-2007, 01:18 PM	#3
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front drive conversion project. Darrin: For your project, I'd recommend the rectangular tube rear frame section. It's stand-alone stiffness is much greater than the round tube rear section which requires much more tubing to be integrated into the roll cage for equal strength. In addition, as a home-build project, construction, tying into the original chassis, and necessary sheetmetal work will be easier to do. As for the 4-link choice, that could be debated for ever. We build and sell both equal and un-equal 4-link suspensions. Over the years we have had un-equal length cars have excellent success. Your choice will depend on class choice, expected power levels, transmission type and past experience or familiarity. You can go to our web-site: www.smithperformance.com Our catalog shows both systems. FJ

12-17-2007, 09:08 PM	#4
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Front drive conversion project. The car is a 1996 grandam. Considering a late model fuel injected engine for GT or maybe SS/CS. Thanks for the reply SPS, are your prices on the website up to date? __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

12-20-2007, 10:39 PM	#5
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front drive conversion project. Darren: Feel free to call if you have any other questions. FJ