Boost or Suspension First

[Rebellion]

Honestly, the stock suspension is a bloody mess. The PP gets a tad better, but you can hardly call it "performance package".

For me, it's suspension first because it addresses a problem, I can make my fun mods later. For some reason, a stock Camaro suspension feels and handles a lot better than the stock 'stang.

I like the IRS and all, but the implementation is crippled. What's this thing of people "needing" to align the subframe? People "needing" to install the cradle lockout kit? This is basic stuff that should be already there.

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[SpeedLu]

Boost, overall driveability seemed to improve drastically.
This car lacks that down low grunt in partial throttle applications. A twin screw blower REALLY improved that.
All these people saying suspension first, what do you plan on doing? Making it stiffer? That's not going to help you put power to the ground. If you're having wheel hop, yeah grab some bushings. But you should already have traction in just about every gear. How often are you throwing your car into some crazy turns in your regular commute as opposed to the smile you'd get just giving it partial/WOT passing someone in a multi lane road.
Also, the Auto driveline handles the boost a thousand times better than the manual.
Get the expensive shit out of the way and build around it. You'll be smiling from ear to ear i promise.

Because this car already has gobs of power and is faster than 95% of what's on the road. It is heavy though, and could definitely use the handling improvements and it looks 100% better when lowered. Not saying a positive displacement supercharger isn't a worthy mod, I just don't think it's the best one right out of the gate.

 

[nastang87xx]

They don't call it ground up for no reason. What's the point of power if you can't plant it.?

 

[WhiteyDog]

Suspension first. Because spinnin' ain't winnin'.

 

[Hack]

I would boost it first, then make suspension changes to get the car to do what you want. You don't state that you are trying to meet a certain goal at a road course or through the 1/4 mile, so I assume it's street driven.

Since on the street you have to obey traffic laws, you do not need better suspension to manage to turn corners. Normally speed limits keep you way, way below any issues with adhesion, other than in a straight line during acceleration. For suspension I would probably leave the car mostly alone. I think tires can give you the most improvement, especially if you go to wider wheels.

So - boost, then wheels and tires. I wouldn't hesitate to do wheels and tires first if you already feel you have traction issues. Suspension - probably not, unless you are drag racing or road racing and want to optimize for that. Road racing, maybe better brakes, but the content of your original post doesn't make me think you are doing any road racing. Stiff suspension would help on the road course, but on the street it will mostly make the car less comfortable. Who needs that?

 

[Brn N Rubr]

While doing the suspension is probably the bet thing to do, I would suggest doing the blower first. I'm always a fan of getting the big ticket items out of the way first and then it's easier and quicker to do the smaller items.

 

[z06psi]

Boost first again. Then you know how much suspension you need to go for as your tires and power progress.

 

[dentalguy]

Boost first again. Then you know how much suspension you need to go for as your tires and power progress.

This statement really makes me think I should do boost first. How can I be sure I've chosen the right suspension set up?

I don't really take the curvies fast, I just like to hammer the straights from a roll. Does this change any opinions?

 

[Rdot9]

If you do go with more power first you're probably going to DESTROY those stock tires..... Wider wheels/tires should be included in your boost "package" you're looking to do IMO.

Personally I think this car already makes great power and with the suspension mods/tuning will be much more refined/responsive.

From the sounds of it you'd be happier with the blower, but I don't think you'll really be able to use the full potential of the power you're cranking out until there's a little help from the tires/suspension. I could be wrong though lol

 

[z06psi]

This statement really makes me think I should do boost first. How can I be sure I've chosen the right suspension set up?

I don't really take the curvies fast, I just like to hammer the straights from a roll. Does this change any opinions?

My thoughts are that you could end up buying stuff that either doesn't help or is just unnecessary. I did it all at once but my 20K budget allowed for that.

I have been building cars for a long time. Nickel and diming stuff doesn't get you to your biggest expense and that is boost in this case.

 

[16RRGT]

Well, I got boost first. Suspension will come second.

But that was mainly because it was dealer financed.

I'm about 2.5 months in and haven't killed anyone yet... but I have a lot of V8 experience.... although until now, nothing much over 500 HP.

It's not the boost. It's what you do with it.

Does it control you? Or do you control it?

 

[z06psi]

Well, I got boost first. Suspension will come second.

But that was mainly because it was dealer financed.

I'm about 2.5 months in and haven't killed anyone yet... but I have a lot of V8 experience.... although until now, nothing much over 500 HP.

It's not the boost. It's what you do with it.

Does it control you? Or do you control it?

Traction control controls it.

 

[JJAMARA]

Boost first come in guys. Who wants a stiffer ride? Do you want to go fast and fell true power. Let's have a harsh ride over bumps and corner fast. Gtfo of here. Blower first for the win

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

My rule of thumb is from ground up

Suspension
Wheels
Brakes
Drivetrain
then motor

Paul A.

 

[zemog255]

Boost, drag radials and enjoy. Or turn the power down some and get a really good street tire. For random pulls on the street you can upgrade the suspension as you feel necessary.

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