[SS Performance]

Hi all, I'm new to this site. I have been involved in racing and the performance world for many years. However I have never built a car for road racing.

I'm not familiar with all the terms used so be patient with my lack of knowledge.

I recently purchased a 02 Camaro Z28 with no drive train or suspension, no K-member, a-arms, struts, rack, rear end, panhard bar, or sway bars.

So I have a blank sheet of paper.

My intent is to build a car for open road racing, Silver State, Big Bend, Sand Hills, etc. And I would love to do Pike's Peak.

I have purchased some parts already, and I have some parts left from other projects.

I Know for SOLO or track days horse power is not always a benefit but for open road it should be helpful (I think not sure).

Anyway here is what I have, 02 Camaro with Chrome moly 8 point cage. Should I take it out and switch to mild steel? I have never been a fan of chrome moly.
The cage is not fully welded yet so removal would be easy.

Moser 9-inch with back brace, 35 spline axels, wave trac dif, 3.90 gears adjustable torque arm.

Wilwood 13inch brakes 6 piston front 4 piston rear.

4L80E trans

Choice of several possible engines LS1, LQ4, LS2 (resleeved to 4.155 bore)

Bilstein race shocks w/ 1000# front and 400# rear springs and rear adjusters (purchased used from a member here)

I'm not a fan of aftermarket K-members so I intend to locate a stock one.

Since I don't have a panhard bar I was thinking about going with a watt's link.

So here are my questions;

Should I go with stock A-arms or aftermarket? If aftermarket who's and why?

What rack and power steering pump?

What sway bars?

What size wheels? I was thinking about the ZO6 18X10.5

What size & type of tires?

I know it's a ton of questions and hope I didn't over whelm or break any site rules.

Thanks
Craig

[Racerdad916]

I'd keep the 9" and sell the 12 bolt to fund the project.
Good call on the cage.
The Jerico is stout, and with the 440, you'll need it. The Super 10 clone is also a good choice. I have an M22 clone with the 27 spline out put instead of the 30 spline. If you go with Muncie, make sure you get the roller bearing first gear. A T56 will live with your combo with some updates.....
If you have trans/diff questions, PM me...

[SS Performance]

I'd keep the 9" and sell the 12 bolt to fund the project.
Good call on the cage.
The Jerico is stout, and with the 440, you'll need it. The Super 10 clone is also a good choice. I have an M22 clone with the 27 spline out put instead of the 30 spline. If you go with Muncie, make sure you get the roller bearing first gear. A T56 will live with your combo with some updates.....
If you have trans/diff questions, PM me...

Actually I will use the 12 bolt in another build I'm working on.

I'll keep you in mind when I'm ready for a trans.

Thanks
Craig