Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

I to have thought about replacing the poly bushing with a solid spacer. I have asked around and no body makes one. Wouldn't be hard to design one though.

Since I'm not worried about the 2x2 flexing here is how I braced the crossmenber to the subframconnectors.

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

ZRacer,

your design looks good, I like the crossmember being triangulated to the frame connectors. Also, I like your idea about removing the poly bushing and building a solid bushing to replace it. I had not thought of that. This is a good example of our information age, I really like being able to share ideas & thoughts. A fellow can usually learn something! [smile]

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

by tha way, what is the length of the S & W torque arm? [center of axle to center of front bushing?]

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

Yes, there is a lot to learn on this site as well as others like it. The torque arm setup was new to me and I had to do a lot of research before I realized just how it works. I actually got to talk to the engineer who designed it for GM. To really make this setup hook and have you car 60' well there is a lot more than just bolting this thing on.

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

From what I understand it is 12" shorter that the stock one which I beleive is 56". That is from the top attachment point in the rear to the center point in the front. The shorter they are the harder hit on the tires.

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

We used the S&W stuff in our Firebird stocker. Never had any problems and picked the 60' time up quite a bit. You cannot go wrong with that set up!!!

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

I wonder if the racers listed in their ad auctually use them un modified or they modify them. I am hoping Mr Josey,or one of the others in their add will see this and chime in as to how best to use them. (modified or unmodified) I am sure there is something better than what I am currently using (SLP subframe connectors and a adjustable torque arm that has the plate bolted up in the tunnel. very heavy but all that was available back in 95-96 when I started bracket racing current car) Its time update I just want to make sure what I buy is what is the best bang for the buck so to speak.
Once again thanks again for all your opininons/help
Rob

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

just my 2 cents i have 90 pontiac formula j/sa 2x3 tubing for sub frame connectors eibach srings r/r air bag lakewood control arms stock sway bar stock torque arm with homemade frontmount/ driveshaft loop 60fts low 1.40s in j/sa thanks for listening gene monahan 1021 stk

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

I have seen your car and have always admired how well it hooks up on the starting line. If you don't mind me asking...What are your 60' times and what anti-roll bar do you use?

Re: 1982-92 camaro
 

He doesn't use an anti-roll bar Gene has the stock sway bar. It is the old school set up air bags and sway bar. And hell it works!! Might be better with the s and w stuff. Who knows does some one what to donate so he can back to back the set ups????