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Posted by: sk8kat1 Mar 30 2006, 12:25 PM

ok may car is almost at the end of my list of to do's---

but before I put it all back together and actually get to drive it anyone have suggestions on things to do .. this is ment to be a hard driven street car no track or AX

I have as current set up --- '73 2.0L

19mm MC
bmw front brakes w/ porterfield pads
braided SS brake lines
turbo ties
koni yellows front and rear
19mm sway front
stock sway rear
140# springs
stock FI
k&N air filter
bursch exhaust
blue coil
swepco tranny fluid
bridgestone re750 195-50-15 's

...........................................................any thoughts ?

Posted by: Joseph Mills Mar 30 2006, 12:31 PM

Put some decent rubber on it. If you want something sticky and cheap, the Hankooks RS-2's look mighty good.

Once you have your ride height established, have a full alignment by competent techs. It will bring out it's best handling abilities.

Have fun.

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Posted by: Mugs914 Mar 30 2006, 12:35 PM

You might also consider having it corner balanced. Not critical for a streeter, but nice to have it sitting properly.

Most of all, DRIVE IT!!!

And oh yeah... Have FUN!

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Mar 30 2006, 01:19 PM

Put a Hemi in it!

Posted by: sk8kat1 Mar 30 2006, 01:54 PM

hmmm .. my friend does still have a 74 vette engine he had built for his el camino....

but its only like 400 HP ...

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 30 2006, 03:07 PM

those should be good street tires. go wear them out. then spring for new ones. your car is going to handle great.

oh. new K&N? don't forget to oil it.

k

Posted by: Joseph Mills Mar 30 2006, 03:15 PM

QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Mar 30 2006, 03:07 PM)
those should be good street tires. go wear them out. then spring for new ones. your car is going to handle great.

k

Like he says. I didn't notice you had listed your tires.

The 19mm bar will be nice. You could go to just a "little" stiffer rear springs - 120ish - might have a better balance.

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Posted by: sk8kat1 Mar 30 2006, 03:25 PM

oops sorry I have 140# springs too .. editing post