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2SSLOW · 05-13-2014, 07:47 PM

2014 Camaro SS L99... Going under the knife for a blower upgrade. The car is completely stock as of now, I need a good suspension setup to plant the car and launch. I am new to the 5th gen and I have zero knowledge about the IRS set ups. So will I need to upgrade axles, DS, ujoints as well as suspension?
Please post thoughts and opinions.. Good or bad. I need a good setup guys. Daily driver, looking to drive to the track, and drive home. Lol
I am going with the yank ss 3k multi disc lock up far as stall.
What suspension mods?
What drivelin/ rear end mods?
Thanks guys.

Schluney · 05-14-2014, 12:20 AM

I'm no expert on launching at the strip but from what I've read trailing arms, diff bushings,and cradle bushings make a big difference... And for what it's worth I plan to buy BMR components when I upgrade my suspension

2SSLOW · 05-21-2014, 01:04 PM

Thanks Schluney.. I'm surprised nobody else has commented or offered advice yet. Kinda shocking no vendors have even offered a parts list or anything.
So lets make it simple..... forget the blower upgrade
What do i need to run 11s NA in my 14SS....?
I have BMR under my 98 Z28 and it's a beast but this IRS is completely new to me.. I just need to know what works best and where to get it. Anyone can chime in at any time.. Thanks guys...

Apex Motorsports · 05-21-2014, 01:08 PM

BMR makes good stuff. Everything under my car is from BMR. Here is what I would recommend to help launch the car. If you want part numbers and pricing shoot me a PM or give us a call and I'll get you taken care of.

Solid rear cradle bushings
Rear trailing arms and bushings
Toe rods
LCA bushings
Diff bushings

BMR Sales · 05-21-2014, 04:42 PM

Well, the ultimate set-up for launching would be the DRP007 Drag Race Suspension Package. Comes with our MTCA030 Lower Control Arms, TCA033 Trailing Arms, Strange Engineering Double-Adjustable Rear Coilovers, and the CCK004 Upper Coilover Conversion Mounts. Unless you plan on running rear wheels smaller than 17", you don't need the Brake Conversion Package. We also highly recommend the XSB004 Anti-Roll Bar with this package. I have this exact package on my personal car with 17" Welds and it is still very "streetable". My car isn't quite the "corner carver" it used to be, but if successful hard launches are what you're after, this is the ticket!!! As previously mentioned, full replacement cradle bushings (or even solid) are also highly recommended. And personally, I would go with some TR004 Toe Rods too!

2SSLOW · 05-21-2014, 06:04 PM

Awesome, thanks alot guys, sounds like a good setup. I just dnt know how to plant the IRS setup and head out... Okay so I will put in an order for the suspension ASAP.
What about driveshaft, torque converter, axles, rear gears? I have been thinking about the Yank SC3000 because I will be running a whipple in about 6 months. What are your thoughts?

Mikes fast ss · 05-21-2014, 06:23 PM

All you need is a good set of tires. You'll get minimal gains with all those aftermarket suspension parts on an auto car.

Mikes fast ss · 05-21-2014, 06:26 PM

Proof you ask....well, here you go. 100% bone stock suspension.

http://youtu.be/S3Yi9wgSbQE

Apex Motorsports · 05-21-2014, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes fast ss

Proof you ask....well, here you go. 100% bone stock suspension.

http://youtu.be/S3Yi9wgSbQE

And you would be 3 tenths faster in the 1/4 mile with a good suspension package.

Mikes fast ss · 05-21-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

And you would be 3 tenths faster in the 1/4 mile with a good suspension package.

Nope. Car was maxed. Made less than 700 rwhp. I just know how to make it work.

After this track day I bought every part available, including the pfadt drag coilivers, car got worse.

Do the math. Numbers don't lie.

Pro Stock John · 05-21-2014, 08:05 PM

If you want to run an 11.99 you can run drag radials and stock suspension.

If you want to run low 10's or high 9's with 700rwhp I would run slicks and look into adjustable shocks.

I haven't done better than a 1.66 with my 5th gen but in the 4th gen days went 9.4@144 on a 1.35 with 680rwhp.

TBone · 05-21-2014, 11:37 PM

If you were a manual car I would agree and list a whole slew of parts for yea, but John^^is right and with the Auto you don't need a anyting.

Take a look at the fast list in the drag section and look at what the fast auto guys have done for proof.

T.

2SSLOW · 05-24-2014, 10:11 PM

Okay so there's some good info here.. And what wheel and tire setup would fit on my 14 SS? I heard I can't run lower than 17s but if there's a wheel/tire combo in that size that'll hook, then I'm good.. Need to 60' like a champ so I'm ready.

Jeff_SS · 05-25-2014, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSLOW

Okay so there's some good info here.. And what wheel and tire setup would fit on my 14 SS? I heard I can't run lower than 17s but if there's a wheel/tire combo in that size that'll hook, then I'm good.. Need to 60' like a champ so I'm ready.

Well most buy a 18" vette wheel and mount a MT DR on it.
Others with more money go with a set of 17" Welds..

05-13-2014, 07:47 PM	#1
2SSLOW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Black/Silver Join Date: May 2014 Location: Laurel,MS Posts: 6	Need a drag setup to launch 700rwhp 2014 Camaro SS L99... Going under the knife for a blower upgrade. The car is completely stock as of now, I need a good suspension setup to plant the car and launch. I am new to the 5th gen and I have zero knowledge about the IRS set ups. So will I need to upgrade axles, DS, ujoints as well as suspension? Please post thoughts and opinions.. Good or bad. I need a good setup guys. Daily driver, looking to drive to the track, and drive home. Lol I am going with the yank ss 3k multi disc lock up far as stall. What suspension mods? What drivelin/ rear end mods? Thanks guys.

05-14-2014, 12:20 AM	#2
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	I'm no expert on launching at the strip but from what I've read trailing arms, diff bushings,and cradle bushings make a big difference... And for what it's worth I plan to buy BMR components when I upgrade my suspension __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

05-21-2014, 08:05 PM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	If you want to run an 11.99 you can run drag radials and stock suspension. If you want to run low 10's or high 9's with 700rwhp I would run slicks and look into adjustable shocks. I haven't done better than a 1.66 with my 5th gen but in the 4th gen days went 9.4@144 on a 1.35 with 680rwhp. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-21-2014, 11:37 PM	#12
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	If you were a manual car I would agree and list a whole slew of parts for yea, but John^^is right and with the Auto you don't need a anyting. Take a look at the fast list in the drag section and look at what the fast auto guys have done for proof. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

05-21-2014, 01:04 PM	#3
2SSLOW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Black/Silver Join Date: May 2014 Location: Laurel,MS Posts: 6	Thanks Schluney.. I'm surprised nobody else has commented or offered advice yet. Kinda shocking no vendors have even offered a parts list or anything. So lets make it simple..... forget the blower upgrade What do i need to run 11s NA in my 14SS....? I have BMR under my 98 Z28 and it's a beast but this IRS is completely new to me.. I just need to know what works best and where to get it. Anyone can chime in at any time.. Thanks guys...

05-21-2014, 01:08 PM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	BMR makes good stuff. Everything under my car is from BMR. Here is what I would recommend to help launch the car. If you want part numbers and pricing shoot me a PM or give us a call and I'll get you taken care of. Solid rear cradle bushings Rear trailing arms and bushings Toe rods LCA bushings Diff bushings

05-21-2014, 04:42 PM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Well, the ultimate set-up for launching would be the DRP007 Drag Race Suspension Package. Comes with our MTCA030 Lower Control Arms, TCA033 Trailing Arms, Strange Engineering Double-Adjustable Rear Coilovers, and the CCK004 Upper Coilover Conversion Mounts. Unless you plan on running rear wheels smaller than 17", you don't need the Brake Conversion Package. We also highly recommend the XSB004 Anti-Roll Bar with this package. I have this exact package on my personal car with 17" Welds and it is still very "streetable". My car isn't quite the "corner carver" it used to be, but if successful hard launches are what you're after, this is the ticket!!! As previously mentioned, full replacement cradle bushings (or even solid) are also highly recommended. And personally, I would go with some TR004 Toe Rods too!

05-21-2014, 06:04 PM	#6
2SSLOW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Black/Silver Join Date: May 2014 Location: Laurel,MS Posts: 6	Awesome, thanks alot guys, sounds like a good setup. I just dnt know how to plant the IRS setup and head out... Okay so I will put in an order for the suspension ASAP. What about driveshaft, torque converter, axles, rear gears? I have been thinking about the Yank SC3000 because I will be running a whipple in about 6 months. What are your thoughts?

05-21-2014, 06:23 PM	#7
Mikes fast ss Slowhawk Built Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CT Posts: 819	All you need is a good set of tires. You'll get minimal gains with all those aftermarket suspension parts on an auto car.

05-21-2014, 06:26 PM	#8
Mikes fast ss Slowhawk Built Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CT Posts: 819	Proof you ask....well, here you go. 100% bone stock suspension. http://youtu.be/S3Yi9wgSbQE

05-24-2014, 10:11 PM	#13
2SSLOW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Black/Silver Join Date: May 2014 Location: Laurel,MS Posts: 6	Okay so there's some good info here.. And what wheel and tire setup would fit on my 14 SS? I heard I can't run lower than 17s but if there's a wheel/tire combo in that size that'll hook, then I'm good.. Need to 60' like a champ so I'm ready.