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08-03-2016, 06:25 PM
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Grand Am Chassis Build Front Coil Over Set Up
A few more views of the frame. Global West long travel coil over set up being welded in place. All of the suspension mounting points have been reinforced with welded brackets. The entire frame weld points from the factory were re-welded as well. All the corners were fitted with welded plates. This is a heavy car, and my intention is to autocross and track day the car for fun. So I felt it was necessary to do all of this short of investing into a custom frame which was not in my budget. This car is a street car, so I'm keeping these upgrades realistic. The frame was then sent out for powdercoat.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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08-03-2016, 06:56 PM
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Rear Coil Over Build
So one of the projects I was not able to afford to due in the past was upgrading the rear suspension to coil overs. Since I had the opportunity to make the improvements, I went forward with it. This was designed by one of the technicians at Cambra Speed. He designed an adjustable link system that will give me a choice of 3 positions for the height of the shock mounting, and 3 positions to set the angle of the shocks. Doug Norrdin at Global West recommended keeping the shock angles at no more than 15 degrees, so that was designed into the system. I purchased QA1 double adjustable shocks for the rear to match the front coil over set up. Spring rates in the front are 600 lbs., rears are 200 lbs. A rear crossmember was welded into the frame to mount the coil over system for added strength.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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08-03-2016, 07:05 PM
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Drivetrain Upgrades. Magnum T-56 for the GA
So at the same time I was in the process of reworking the frame, I started to plan out the rest of the improvements I would like to make. I had installed a TKO 5-speed in the GA in 2008 which transformed the car. I decided that I would sell the 5-speed in order to afford a new Tremec T-56 six speed box. The majority of the upgrades I make to this car can only be performed by selling the parts I have in order to make it realistic to spend the money on the new components. I was able to sell the TKO for a very good price. The other way to afford these items is to work extra shifts. I am very fortunate to have a job that allows me to work extra shifts if needed. I work 12 hour shifts as a Registered Nurse, so when I need extra cash, I pick up extra shifts. The insurance settlement did help with the upgrades as well, but not as much as I decided I wanted to improve the car. The transmission crossmember needed to be remade. This one is much beefier than the one it replaces, especially after realizing the old one did have some flex in it. So as with the other frame upgrades, this piece is very overbuilt.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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08-03-2016, 07:15 PM
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Okay, I'm done. I have had nothing but issues for months on these forums trying to post, so forget it. I refuse to waste anymore of my time.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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