Installing Tru Turn

[mdprovee]

So I purchased the ridetech Tru Turn system and am trying to install myself. We will see how that goes. I recieved my parts from Ridetech nicely wrapped. So I jacked the car up and got started. I was able to get the right side off last night, going to try and get the left Wednesday night. Plan is to get it put back together this weekend.

[Flash68]

Atta boy Mike. You gonna up your tire to 275 then I assume?

[mike67cam]

Please post the install pictures. I'm very interested in how this kit goes together.

Thanks!

[mdprovee]

Well the relocated inner tie rods hits my headers. I am running a 383 SBC with super comp headers. I think the only way for me to use this system is to reroute my header tube.

Ridetech has ben great at trying to figure out a solution.

[glr0212]

any determination on what type of header to use?

[AM.MSCL]

Well the relocated inner tie rods hits my headers. I am running a 383 SBC with super comp headers. I think the only way for me to use this system is to reroute my header tube.

Ridetech has ben great at trying to figure out a solution.

Would putting a big dimple in the header tube work for getting the clearance you need?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

No way to dimple, it would collapse the tube 1/2 the way.

Allen and I found that Dynatech headers fit kick ass and fits the Ridetech Tru Turn system with ZERO issues, plus having a 1 3/4" to 1 7/8" step is an added bonus. They are also designed to fit around the 670 boxes. The Dynatech stuff is built very well.

Maybe Mike can post some pictures.
the new dynatech 32940191130125c and the fitment around the 670 Box

we were able to fit my 18x10 6.875 back space rims with 285/18's. I think a 6" back space would work great.

Vince @ msp Fabrication

[mdprovee]

Sorry I didnt update here.

Vince is correct, the Dynotech headers worked great. No problems on the street, hopefully going to a autocross Sunday.

I dont have any photos or any thing with me, but there are some pictures here:

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?82608-Installing-Tru-Turn/page2

[mdprovee]

OK let me start by saying I am VERY NEW to autocrossing so these are beginners comments. Before I, like all early Camaros, had understeer. You could feel it when cornering, and had to regulate speed because of it.

Well yesterday was mt first autocross, and what a difference. First run I tried to go through learning the feel of the new system. Now I have oversteer to deal with, I had NO understeer. So second run, I lower rear tire pressure to get a better bite. I pushed it harder, and there was no understeer, just went where you point the wheels. I pushed so hard spun out at the end. Third time, I tried to just go clean and smooth, tried going faster. It was my fastest time.

Again, this system made a HUGE difference in the front end, it turns now instead of pushing. I would give this a big thumbs up, as long as you know about the header clearance.

Also Ridetech was great to work with, always had suggestion, answers, and very prompt. I will conside their rear suspension based on their customer support alone.

Thanks Vince too, as always you are a great help.

[Swain]

You just gave me one more thing I need for my Camaro now. :willy:

[jeff71]

Good to know Mike.

Where did you run the autocross at, Sac?

I live in Vacaville.

Jeff

[mdprovee]

It was a SCCA autocross. They run them at Oakland Colisiem, and Marina this year. There also is a Sacramento Chapter that runs a couple of times at Mather AFB, and in Stockton.

Bay Area Autocross forum has all the details.

http://www.baautox.com/forum/index.php

[Track Junky]

Mike, glad to hear the Tru-Turn set up worked for you and thanks for the link.
Mather is 20 minutes away so it looks like I will be tuning at those events.

[Flash68]

Wow Mike that's impressive. Great to hear it's working great for you.

So what tire sizes are you running now front/rear? And sway bar sizes?

[mdprovee]

I am running a 8 wide wheel, 245 tire front, 315 in back. Hotchkis bars, front and back. I dont have the sizes right now.