G-body Perfromance Chassis

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565bbchevy

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Hopefully this will be in a price range that is more affordable for someone that either needs a frame because of damage or rust or just wants an upgrade from the factory frame without being as pricey as something like a Schwartz Chassis.
 
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thepcsurgeon

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I would be interested in one of these frames for a Monte Carlo, 87-88 with a narrowed rear and stiffer frame for some serious HP. But I don't want to drop a pirates chest of cash for it either.
 
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clean8485

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I would also be interested to have some idea of pricing. As I understand it, the basic Schwartz chassis starts at around $10,000.00USD. Will your chassis be comparable in that regard?
 
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L92 OLDS

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I would be interested in one of these frames for a Monte Carlo, 87-88 with a narrowed rear and stiffer frame for some serious HP. But I don't want to drop a pirates chest of cash for it either.

The image shows factory width at the rear wheels. If I was designing a new frame I would definitely include that design feature. Getting good rubber out back has always been an issue with these cars.
 
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Brian @ Canadian Hot rods

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I would also be interested to have some idea of pricing. As I understand it, the basic Schwartz chassis starts at around $10,000.00USD. Will your chassis be comparable in that regard?
Just to be clear, I am the designer. I am not part of marketing or sales. I do know, all our past chassis have corvette indenpented rear suspension, the g-body chassis is getting a 4-bar to keep price down (and for guys who what to make big power).

Once again, I am asking for your help to see as many cars (models) as I can, Pictures of undercarriages, measurements, gm factory drawings.
Thanks
 

UNGN

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IRS's are beginning to fill the junkyards. Even higher HP Miata's are swapping in Camaro (getrag) rear center sections because they are so cheap/plentiful.

Real world handling is a big part of choosing a stiffer frame over a stock frame. IRS handles much better in the real world than a live axle. On a glass smooth track, the advantage of IRS is much less, but for a track car, anybody can slap a cage in the car and make is stiffer than any aftermarket frame could ever dream of being.

The ability to use junkyard/salvage donor car available parts greatly increases the appeal of any frame. Offering a new frame with a 4 link 9" ford is low on the "Must have" scale, when that is already a pretty plentiful option for the stock frame..
 
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Brian @ Canadian Hot rods

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IRS's are beginning to fill the junkyards. Even higher HP Miata's are swapping in Camaro (getrag) rear center sections because they are so cheap/plentiful.

Real world handling is a big part of choosing a stiffer frame over a stock frame. IRS handles much better in the real world than a live axle. On a glass smooth track, the advantage of IRS is much less, but for a track car, anybody can slap a cage in the car and make is stiffer than any aftermarket frame could ever dream of being.

The ability to use junkyard/salvage donor car available parts greatly increases the appeal of any frame. Offering a new frame with a 4 link 9" ford is low on the "Must have" scale, when that is already a pretty plentiful option for the stock frame..
We will be offering both options. The 4-bar for less money, and IRS for better driving/handling.
Thank you for the input.
 
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pontiacgp

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The problem with a short 4 link on the G body is that the rear wheels point in the wrong direction when you're taking the car through a corner.
 
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