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Reformed (well, on my way there) drag racer. My '94 Z28 isn't exactly what you'd call stock. Looks stock with a cowl induction hood but that's it!

LT1/auto was swapped out with a forged internal 6.0ltr Iron block LS1 and T-56 setup.

18" Z06 wheels (9.5 F and 10.5 R) and a LS1 brake Conversion up front.
Koni's (4.5 sweeps down from stiff up front and one turn from soft rear) and Strano sway bars with the Ground Control Kit (26" front 27" rear ride height at top of wheel arch)
Spohn tunnel mounted torque arm
Hotchkis box LCAs
Double adjustable panhard rod (rod ends)
Home-made shock tower brace (rod ends)

I am gonna be switching out the Hotchkis LCAs for the poly/rod end setup but would rather not switch out the T/A for a trans mount version if I really don't have to. What can I do/what do I need? I was thinking of putting on subframe connectors next, should I go with the 2-point or 3-point?

Also, with all that was done to the car, what kinda racing can I do? What classes/etc.? Are there open events where I can go to mainly learn/improve on my driving? I'm not going hardcore but I'd like to do some autox and roadracing next year. I don't drive it on the street too often (only nights/weekends) so it doesn't really have to be a street setup.

This post has been edited by Mean Green Z28: Nov 16 2007, 03:14 AM

Mean Green Z28 View Member Profile	Nov 15 2007, 08:04 PM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 60 Joined: 11-November 07 From: Baltimore, Maryland Member No.: 2,000	Reformed (well, on my way there) drag racer. My '94 Z28 isn't exactly what you'd call stock. Looks stock with a cowl induction hood but that's it! LT1/auto was swapped out with a forged internal 6.0ltr Iron block LS1 and T-56 setup. 18" Z06 wheels (9.5 F and 10.5 R) and a LS1 brake Conversion up front. Koni's (4.5 sweeps down from stiff up front and one turn from soft rear) and Strano sway bars with the Ground Control Kit (26" front 27" rear ride height at top of wheel arch) Spohn tunnel mounted torque arm Hotchkis box LCAs Double adjustable panhard rod (rod ends) Home-made shock tower brace (rod ends) I am gonna be switching out the Hotchkis LCAs for the poly/rod end setup but would rather not switch out the T/A for a trans mount version if I really don't have to. What can I do/what do I need? I was thinking of putting on subframe connectors next, should I go with the 2-point or 3-point? Also, with all that was done to the car, what kinda racing can I do? What classes/etc.? Are there open events where I can go to mainly learn/improve on my driving? I'm not going hardcore but I'd like to do some autox and roadracing next year. I don't drive it on the street too often (only nights/weekends) so it doesn't really have to be a street setup. This post has been edited by Mean Green Z28: Nov 16 2007, 03:14 AM

cdb95z28 View Member Profile	Nov 16 2007, 03:36 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 159 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Johnstown, PA Member No.: 170	Welcome to the more addicting drug. I`m a drag racing convert too. I`ve done a track day and alot more coming in `08. Flyin` thru corners is leaps and bounds better than 1/4 mile. Most hot rodders don`t know what they are missing. I went from Hotchkis poly/poly LCAs and PHB to LG Motorsports aluminum rod ended LCAs and a Spohn chromemoly rod ended PHB. The difference in how the rear suspension works was HUGE. Zero bind. The first time I hit a corner hard with this setup was fantastic. The rear is so well planted. Go all rod ends on the LCAs!!! You mentioned about it not having to be a street setup.....My Z28 is not a dailly driver, but I try to drive it as much as possible. That said, I don`t notice the negative effects (harshness) of the rod ends anymore.