In a recent project, we watched as a Total Cost Involved Pro-Touring IFS was installed. Onto the clip went a complete Wilwood DynaPro 6 big brake front brake kit. The Wilwood brakes are an add-on that can be ordered direct from TCI when you purchase a Pro-Touring clip. We recommend that you do so, as the Wilwood brakes are quality units that are designed to work with the TCI unit.
CGS Performance Products, based in Chino, California, is best known for its stainless steel exhausts and cold air intake systems, but for more years than we can remember, CGS has been building custom vehicles for the annual SEMA show. The crew has built cars, trucks, SUVs and everything that is the “latest and greatest” from the OEMs. The crew at CGS has won many distinguished awards at the SEMA show, such as the GM Design Award, Ford Product Excellence Award, Chrysler Design Excellence Award, the Outstanding Achievement in Design from Ford Motor Co. (three times) and many more throughout the years. This year, the company has put its expertise into this 2’11 Camaro.
Check out the third part of this informative brake guide to discover all you need to know about CPP kits and brake calipers. We explored some common issues and questions that hot rodders face in the first part of this segment. Most recently, we gave you a closer look at master cylinders and brake lines. Be sure to check those out if you’re scouting brake systems!
The first part of this brake guide answered some of the most common questions we hear from hot rodders when approaching new projects. One area that we have found is most overlooked on the laundry list of parts, is the brake system. Check out this closer look at the master cylinder and brake lines.
Every hot rodder’s first project starts long before they actually acquire the car, and in almost all cases includes a laundry list of parts that will make their project go quicker and faster. In most cases, brakes are way down the list. In the early ‘90s, a friend of ours had just gotten a ‘65 GTO that was a great-running 389 four-barrel, four-speed car, and instead of making it stop, decided a new Edelbrock Torker intake and Holley carb were just what the doctor ordered. A few weeks later, he decided that the Lincoln Mark VII in front of him had just the right amount of brakes for both of them and ended up wadding up both cars. Don’t be that guy.
Building a hot rod from scratch may be the ultimate experience for some, but it requires a significant investment of time and major bucks. While many can find the time, it’s the major bucks part that keeps most people from starting. However, since there’s always more than one way to skin a cat, let’s look at some options.
I live in Pico Rivera, California, and initially, I was interested in building a ’64 Chevy Impala, but it seemed everyone around me was after the same animal. My dad used to have a ’59 Buick Electra, as rare a car then as it is now, and I’ve always been a fan of the General Motors Buick line, so I decided to take a path less traveled. I contacted some buddies and they put out feelers in search of a Buick.
The first half of this tech feature gave you some insights into a new attitude towards A-Body and took a comprehensive look at the front suspension of Joe’s Elco. In the most recent post we looked at how to get more stopping power and also got started on the rear suspension. Now check out the rest of the rear suspension process and Joe’s new rollers!
Part 1 and Part 2 of this tech feature, gave you some insights into a new attitude towards A-Body and took a comprehensive look at the front suspension of Joe’s Elco. Now check out how we added more stopping power and got started on the rear suspension process.
In Part 1 of this tech feature, you got some insights into a new attitude towards A-Body by taking a look at new suspension on Joe’s Elco. We started with the front suspension. Check out the final steps of the Front Suspension process. Be sure to check out Part 1 if you missed it and check back for the next installment of this tech spotlight!
