Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
I was under the assumption that when anything breaks in the rear end the trans is usually broke as well or needs to be checked. I bet the shaft got bent when the perches broke and or the driveshaft was rammed into the back of the trans to make the back of the case break like that. I went through two transmission cases last year (350 turbo) both broke in the bell housing. Checked and found the bolts that hold the lower engine mounts to the frame were loose. I also tossed the urethane trans mount in favour for a stock one and never had an issue since. With one solid mount and one stock appreakng mount theres going to be an issue specially if theres a hight difference. Your actually preloading the trans case when you tighten the trans mount bolts to the crossmember. The urethane mount will give a little....not alot. Another problem is with a 46 year old car that cant have any bars towards the front frame there is going to be some twist in the front sub frame. Weakest point...transmission. A rubber mount will allow it to move a bit without trying to twist the transmission in half. As far as the springs go in my opinion the split leafs are the best barr none...i had Tri City Competition springs prior to my Calvert stuff and it was night and day difference. If you are looking for ride height order a set of split monos with negative ride height but keep in mind if they will sag over time. Mine lowered itself enough to take preload out of the bars. Make sure the rear shackles are loose and move free. I have jam nuts on mine to keep them loose enough to move free and tight enough to keep them from deflecting side to side. Hope you can find the trans breaking issue. Nice crossmember too ill be looking into buying one of those.
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Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
CRate... do you run standard type bushing in the shackles? Or Alum?
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Stock replacement. I bought the global west bushing....one fell in and the other was .050 to big. So i sold them to a friend and my mission is to build a set once my lathe is hooked up. Global West did say they would build me a set but after seeing what they sent its a simple project for anyone with some basic machine shop experience.
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I wouldnt put much effort in it...anything that fits the holes will be fine. The only thing that moves on mine are the thick side plates. I used slightly longer bolts and nyloc nuts to secure but not tighten the plates against the bushings...swings freely.
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FYI the solid rear shackle bushing are a good idea they will stop any lateral movement and operate super smooth. Im constantly looking for a grease that will live and not move away from the bushing. I service the spings once every 3 races just to make sure that shackle is moving free and not bound up. I just had it all appart and tried ARP fastener lube on it. I was able to tighten the bolts all the way and the shackle still moved smooth. After a few hits at the track we will see if its still happy.
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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps1f54e319.jpg Factory parts... http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps5985ed8c.jpg |
Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
Side by side comparison of a 1310 joint vs a 1350...
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psaf74cdd6.jpg Crossmember installed... http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps9b0b01e3.jpg |
Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
Landrum 150# monos...hope these are the last say.
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Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
Rich,
Did you have any problem installing the cross member and did it seal lighter or heavier than the stock one? Thanks |
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