The assembled arms are then installed on the clip. This shot shows the two different mounting points on the clip and how TCI gets the dual-purpose moniker. The lower point is the autocross position while the upper is for street/drags. In the lower holes you can get 5 degrees of positive caster and 1.5 degrees of negative camber. These settings will improve high-speed stability, help the car track straight, and improves the tires' contact patch during a turn. In the upper mounting position, the car will be aligned with normal street specs and will steer nice and easy.The assembled arms are then installed on the clip. This shot shows the two different mount TCI makes the coilovers so they slip in like a glove. The springs have a 300-pound rating, which is good for a small-block application. Higher spring rates are available for you big-block fans.TCI makes the coilovers so they slip in like a glove. The springs have a 300-pound rating, The new (not rebuilt) manual rack attaches just like in late-model cars with two large bolts. When upgrading to power steering TCI uses a factory '84-89 T-Bird rack so if you need service parts you can get them from a local parts supplier.The new (not rebuilt) manual rack attaches just like in late-model cars with two large bol The 2-inch drop spindles and 11-brake package mounts between the new ball joints in the control arms. Again, TCI has multiple brake upgrades available all the way up to massive 14-inch Wilwood's with six-piston calipers.The 2-inch drop spindles and 11-brake package mounts between the new ball joints in the co The sway bar comes next and mounts to the frame with urethane bushings and gold cad-plated straps.The sway bar comes next and mounts to the frame with urethane bushings and gold cad-plated The outer end of the sway bar hooks to the lower arm on these adjustable Heims so you can adjust once you get the ride height set with the coilovers.The outer end of the sway bar hooks to the lower arm on these adjustable Heims so you can Here is what the standard system looks like once you have it all assembled. Just so you could see it, George installed a 14-inch system on the passenger side. If you want maximum stopping power, this is what you will want to order.Just so you could see it, George installed a 14-inch system on the passenger side. If you For street abuse the standared 11-inch rotors and big bore GM calipers will be vast improvement over the factory drums.For street abuse the standared 11-inch rotors and big bore GM calipers will be vast improv Here is the aftermarket steering shaft that has been adapted to the factory column with two universal joints. This car will eventually receive an aftermarket column so this was temporary just to show it can be done.Here is the aftermarket steering shaft that has been adapted to the factory column with tw Now is the time to surround the clip with sheetmetal. Step one is to install these hood hinge supports. They bolt into factory holes so, again, no drilling is necessary.Now is the time to surround the clip with sheetmetal. Step one is to install these hood hi The core support sits on the new front frame horns just like stock. The 0.50-inch thick aluminum fender panels will seal up the engine compartment and make it look nice and clean to boot.The 0.50-inch thick aluminum fender panels will seal up the engine compartment and make it All the holes you need to bolt the panels in are predrilled and ready to go, just like these on the core support.All the holes you need to bolt the panels in are predrilled and ready to go, just like the The hood hinges received a small spacer that is provided in the kit before being bolted in place.The hood hinges received a small spacer that is provided in the kit before being bolted in Now the fenders can be hung and the gap adjusted with shims just like you would do with a stock car.Now the fenders can be hung and the gap adjusted with shims just like you would do with a Again, all the proper holes are predrilled and in the right place. With the installation of the hood, you can see that there is no way to tell what you have lurking beneath your car. As you can tell, this clip goes on very easy and definitely can be installed at home with no special tools. Once TCI has the car finished it will be used in our upcoming Suspension Challenge. We will put the car through its paces at that event and report on how well this new clip really works. With the quality of components used and TCI's reputation, we are sure this car will work pretty dang well.With the installation of the hood, you can see that there is no way to tell what you have SOURCES Total Cost Involved 1416 W. Brooks Street Ontario CA 91762 800-984-6259 www.totalcostinvolved.com « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Calin Head Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!