[jpeter]

i have a 66 with a 509 and 5spd i need to know what kind of shocks and springs control arms etc work the best

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[Justin Mciver]

I have a 454 in my 66 I used HOTCHKIS high performance springs, PST polygraphite bushings everywhere, and a thick 1 1/4inch sway bar. I used the stock control arms and it hugs curves like a rice burner. it lowerd the front about a 2in makes for a great stance

 

[Buck Mustard]

One of the big questions is what do you want to do with your car? Is is for the street or for the strip?

Assuming it is for the street, I would have to agree with Justin. I am just finishing putting Hotchkis 1" lowering springs and PST polygraphite bushings in my front end.

I also used polygraphites for all my rear bushings and the body mount bushings. I boxed the stock rear control arms and added a rear sway bar. The rear also got the Hotchkis springs. Also put KYB shocks all around.

If you are drag-racing, you probably want a different setup. I don't drag race, though, so I will let someone else explain that.


Good luck!

 

[Bruce Allison]

Hey jpeter,

I'll mention the HO Racing parts available from Malibu Performance (818 222 6725).
1 3/8" sway bars, springs and urethane bushings that (in a Car Craft side by side test) had a '64 GTO pulling higher G's than a ZR1 'Vette! Now that's impressive!

Good Luck,
Bruce