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Detroit Speed Hydroformed Subframe 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird - With Powder Coated Components - BBC/BB Pontiac Single Adjustable Shocks 032020-S

Detroit Speed Hydroformed Subframe 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird - With Powder Coated Components - BBC/BB Pontiac Single Adjustable Shocks 032020-S
Detroit Speed Hydroformed Subframe 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird - With Powder Coated Components - BBC/BB Pontiac Single Adjustable Shocks 032020-SDetroit Speed Hydroformed Subframe 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird - With Powder Coated Components - BBC/BB Pontiac Single Adjustable Shocks 032020-S
$19,680.99 kt
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Model: 3956837
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Detroit Speeds Hydroformed front subframe is a bolt-in replacement for the original stock subframe. It improves the handling and ride quality by utilizing DSEs unique suspension geometry. It is the Only subframe in the aftermarket industry with hydroformed frame rails.

The hydroformed frame rails feature strength and stiffness, precise quality and repeatability. Hydroforming preserves the steels strength and stiffness because it is performed at low temperatures, unlike traditional high temperature processes which decrease material strength.
Details:

  • Unassembled Hydroformed Subframe - w/ Powdercoat Components - Single Adjustable Shocks - BBC/BB Pontiac
  • Bolt-In Replacement For Original Stock Subframe
  • Improves Handling and Ride Quality
  • Unassembled Unit
  • Bare Finish On Frame
  • Black Powdercoat Finish On Components (Upper/Lower Control Arms and Anti-Roll Bar Brackets)
  • Sold As A Kit
  • SKU: 032020-S

Fits Vehicles:

  • 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro
  • 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird

Engine Fitment:

  • Big Block Chevrolet Engines Use DSE 060411
  • Big Block Pontiac Engines Use DSE 060413

The Detroit Speed, Inc. Hydroformed Subframe Comes With The Following:

  • Hydroformed Framerails
  • Stamped Crossmembers
  • Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms
  • DSE/JRI Coilover Shocks with Detroit Tuned valving
  • Torrington Bearings
  • Coilover Springs
  • Detroit Tuned Power Rack and Pinion Steering
  • Splined Anti-Roll Bar
  • Forged DSE Spindle
  • Spanner Tool for easy shock adjustments
  • Composite Anti-Roll bar bushings
  • Spring Rate: 650lbs/in
  • Spring Free Length: 8 Inches

Subframe Specifications:

  • Nominal Camber: -0.5 deg.
  • Nominal Caster: Plus 4.5 deg. (Adjustable to 5.5 deg.)
  • Total Suspension Travel: 6.0 Inches
  • Total Bumpsteer w/ 30 Inch Toe-Span: 0.084 Inch Over 6 Inches of Travel
  • Turning Angle (18 Inch x 10 Inch or 17 Inch x 9 Inch Wheels): 30.0 deg.
  • Ackerman Angle (18 Inch x 10 Inch or 17 Inch x 9 Inch Wheels): 2.5 deg.
  • Turning Angle (18 Inch x 9 Inch Wheels): 33.8 deg.
  • Ackerman Angle (18 Inch x 9 Inch Wheels): 3.5 deg.

Wheel Fitment:

  • 17 x 8 Inch to 17 x 9 Inch Wheels
  • 18 x 9 Inch to 18 x 10 Inch Wheels
  • 19 x 9 Inch to 19 x 10 Inch Wheels
  • Comes With 5 x 4.75 Inch Wheel Bolt Pattern w/ M12 x 1.5 Studs

Up to a 10 inch wide wheel can be packaged without modification to the inner wheel wells. Both the main and secondary crossmembers are stamped for structural rigidity. SBC, BBC, LS1, LS2, and LS7 engines have been designed as a direct bolt-in into this subframe.

Our subframe has been designed, engineered, and developed for the road and track. This subframe blends the benefits of current OEM technology and aftermarket performance into one product!
The subframe is available uncoated and unassembled for your SBC, BBC, or LSX engines. We also offer the subframe powdercoated satin black and assembled.
Single Adjustable Shock:

  • Includes all features of base shock with Detroit Tuned valving plus installed rebound adjustment with the simple turn of a knob while providing excellent ride quality on the street.

Note:

  • Subframe must ship truck freight.
  • Must use at least 17 inch wheels that require a minimum inside wheel diameter of 16.250 inches.
  • For competition applications, the DSE rack and pinion fluid transfer conversion kit will replace the hardlines on your DSE rack and pinion using -4 AN steel fittings. The hoses are Teflon lined to handle the high pressure demands of the steering system and come with pre-crimped stainless steel fittings to attach to the -4 AN fittings.

About Detroit Speed

Detroit Speed puts a significant amount of effort into developing long-lasting, dependable products that are formulated to exceed late-model performance expectations. Our systems are designed by exceptionally qualified engineers and built by fabricators dedicated to making the best systems they possibly can. Our parts are made using state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies–CNC machining, forging, hydroforming, and more–to bring your classic muscle car to the 21st century.

Months of testing, revising, and polishing stand behind every product we make available to the public, and our test cars prove the point. Each of our development mules receive thousands of hard miles attending car shows, completing road trips, crushing autocross paddocks, and storming track days in the process. The pursuit of perfection has always been our primary goal, and it always will be. Because of this, we can confidently say our systems are the best, most comprehensive solutions to any and all your muscle car problems.

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Vehicle Fitment:

The Vehicle Fitment Guide is to be used as a general reference. The data has been provided by our suppliers and manufacturers and may contain errors or incorrect data. Always refer to a professional to verify correct fitment for your vehicle.
Make Model Submodel Years Fitment Notes
Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1979 - 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro LT Rally Sport 1976 - 1978 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro LT 1973 - 1978 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro RS 1970 - 1975 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport 1976 - 1980 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1970 - 1972 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro Sport 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970 - 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Chevrolet Camaro 1970 - 1980 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Pontiac Firebird Esprit 1970 - 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Pontiac Firebird Formula 1970 - 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1970 - 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter
Pontiac Firebird 1970 - 1981 6.5 Liter
6.6 Liter
7.0 Liter
7.4 Liter
7.5 Liter

Specifications:

Ackerman Angle 2.5 Deg w/ 18 x 10 Inch or 17 x 9 Inch Wheels
Adjust Type Single Adjustable
Assembled No
Chassis Codes GM 2nd Gen F-Body
Color Black/Silver
Engine Chevrolet 396, Chevrolet 402, Chevrolet 427, Chevrolet 454, Pontiac 400, Pontiac 455
Finish Bare/Powdercoat
Liter 6.5 Liter, 6.6 Liter, 7.0 Liter, 7.4 Liter, 7.5 Liter
Location Front
Manufacturer Warranty 2-Year Limited Defects and Workmanship
Material Steel
Nominal Camber Minus 0.5 Deg.
Nominal Caster Plus 4.5 Deg (Adjustable to 5.5 Deg.)
Series Hydroformed
Spring Free Length 8.0 Inch
Spring Rate 650 Lbs
Thread M12 x 1.5
Total Bumpsteer 30 Inch Toe Span .084 Inch Over 6 Inch of Travel
Travel Length 6.0 Inch
Turning Angle 30 Deg w/18 x 10 Inch or 17 x 9 Inch Wheels, 33.8 Deg w/ 18 x 9 Inch Wheels
Vehicle Type Car
Wheel Bolt Pattern In. 5 x 4.75 Inch
Wheel Fitment 17 x 8 Inch to 17 x 9 Inch, 18 x 9 Inch to 18 x 10 Inch, 19 x 9 Inch to 19 x 10 Inch

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