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NEW DSE SUBFRAME

Detroit Speed’s all new front subframe is a bolt-in replacement for the original stock subframe. It improves the handling and ride quality by utilizing DSE’s unique suspension geometry. It is the ONLY subframe in the aftermarket industry with hydroformed frame rails. The hydroformed frame rails feature strength and stiffness, precise quality and repeatability. Hydroforming preserves the steel’s strength and stiffness because it is performed at low temperatures, unlike traditional high temperature processes which decrease material strength.

The subframe comes complete with the following components:

• Hydroformed Framerails
• Stamped Crossmembers
• Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms
• Coilover Shocks for Subframe with "Detroit Tuned" valving
• Coilover Spring
• Power Rack and Pinion Steering
• Splined Sway Bar
• C6 Steering Knuckles and Bearing Packs

Up to a 10" wide wheel can be packaged without modification to the inner wheel wells. Both the main and secondary crossmembers are stamped for structural rigidity. SBC, BBC, LS1, LS2, and LS7 engines have been designed as a direct bolt-in into this subframe.

The DSE subframe has been designed, engineered, and developed for the road and track. This subframe blends the benefits of current OEM technology and aftermarket performance into one product!

The subframe is available uncoated and unassembled for your SBC, BBC, or LSX engines. DSE also offer the subframe powdercoated satin black and assembled.

NOTE: Subframe must ship truck freight

DSE SUBFRAME SPECIFICATIONS

NOMINAL CAMBER    

- 0.5°

NOMINAL CASTER        

+ 4.5° (ADJUSTABLE TO 5.5°)

TOTAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL

4.0"

TOTAL BUMPSTEER, 30" TOE-SPAN

0.070" OVER 4" OF TRAVEL

TURNING ANGLE ( 18"x10" OR 17"x9" WHEELS )

30.0°

ACKERMAN ANGLE ( 18"x10" OR 17"x9" WHEELS )

2.5°

TURNING ANGLE ( 18"x9" WHEELS )

33.8°

ACKERMAN ANGLE ( 18"x9" WHEELS )

3.5°

DSE SPEED KIT 1

The Detroit Speed and Engineering front suspension kits combine their individual products into a system designed for your vehicle. The DSE Speed Kit 1 provides the ease of bolt-on components to improve your Camaro, Firebird, or Nova handling.

This Kit includes:

Tubular Upper Control Arms

Tubular Lower Control Bars

Coil Springs

Koni Aluminum Body Coilover Shocks

Front Sway bar

DSE SPEED KIT 2

Detroit Speed and Engineering's front suspension kits combine their individual products into a system designed for your vehicle. The Speed Kit 2 improves the handling performance to the next level and offers ride height adjustment.

This Kit includes:

Tubular Upper Control Arms

Tubular Lower Control Bars

Coilover Conversion Kit

Koni Aluminum Body Coilover Shocks

Coilover Springs

Front Sway bar

TUBULAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS

The Detroit Speed and Engineering control arm kit is a complete and comprehensive package. DSE has done all the engineering and testing, and supplies all parts needed to complete the installation. All you will need to do is follow the instructions and supply the grease. Installation should take less than one day and should be followed by a professional alignment.

The Detroit Speed and Engineering upper control arm kit is a bolt on enhancement for 1967-1969 Camaros / Firebirds and 1968-1974 Novas. Suspension geometry is improved over stock by increasing camber gain and improving roll camber. DSE's upper control arms have been computer modeled and the components have undergone finite element analysis. The control arms have CNC stainless steel cross shafts which incorporate DSE's 'Caster Tuner Bushings'. These aluminum bushings adjust caster by moving the upper control arm fore/aft for more or less caster without adding alignment shims. This unique caster adjustment design is engineered to be precise and permanent. The upper control arms also utilize DSE designed bushings. These greaseable aluminum/Delrin bushings have an increased stiffness over stock. This provides more consistent and precise handling. The bushings also have CNC machined bevel stainless washers and stainless ny-lock nuts.

The upper control arms have CNC machined tube ends for precision fits. The arms are then TIG welded in a fixture for accuracy and repeatability of geometry. The ball joint pocket is CNC machined from billet for increased strength. The arms are powder coated gloss black and come assembled with ball joints. Two sets of 'Caster Tuner Bushings' are included. The Detroit Speed and Engineering upper control arms are ready to bolt on!

TUBULAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS

Detroit Speed and Engineering's tubular lower control arms replace stock lower control arms on 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebirds and 1968-1974 Novas. These new tubular lower control arms are shipped complete with lower ball joints, steering stops, jounce bumpers and are ready to install on your car. Features include a robust tubular design with gussets and cross brace, Delrin bushings with steel housings and crush tubes, and a black powder coat finish. The geometry features include additional positive caster and a dropped spring pocket compared to stock. These lower control arms are available with either a conventional lower coil spring pocket or a double shear mount for DSE's coilover kit.

The conventional lower coil spring pocket is shown in the second picture on the left. This style features a stamped steel pocket with a positive spring locating feature and nutserts for the shock lower attachment.

The coilover spring pocket lower control arm is designed to work with DSE's coilover kit.

COILOVER CONVERSION BRACKETRY FOR DSE KITS

The Detroit Speed and Engineering coilover kit is designed to convert your stock front subframe to a true coilover shock/spring. Additionally, it provides a new upper control arm mounting plate that is relocated to a new position to improve geometry by raising the front roll center.

The kit includes:
- Upper control arm mounting plates that include
  upper coilover mount brackets
- Stamped steel rings that trim the pass-through of
  the coilover shock through the subframe
- Fasteners
- Fixture to locate the new upper control arm
  brackets in position
 

All brackets are laser cut. The brackets are completely TIG welded in fixtures for precise and repeatable locating. The upper and lower coilover mounts are positioned so that lower ride heights can be obtained without sacrificing ride travel, based on a 4" stroke shock. This conversion allows you to easily adjust ride height and spring rate to suit your driving needs.

This kit includes all the necessary brackets and hardware; as well as, step-by-step installation instructions and photos.

DSE COILOVER SHOCKS

PRICE IS FOR EACH SHOCK

These aluminum body monotube shocks have a unique Detroit Speed valving that is designed to work ideally with their coilover kit. These shocks have four-position rebound adjustability and give you the best balance between handling performance and ride quality.

The high-pressure gas monotube design has several benefits over a twin-tube shock absorber.

For use with DSE's coilover conversion kit. These springs (BBC or SBC, pleas select avove) provide a good balance of handling performance and ride quality. These springs are 100% quality checked, inspected, and engraved with the spring rate and will not lose their height over time.

FRONT SWAY BAR

Improve cornering and reduce body roll with this 1 1/8" diameter hollow sway bar. This larger than stock bar is powder coated black and comes with everything you need to bolt it on including greaseable polyurethane bushings and end links. Tested to assure optimal performance with DSE front suspension kits.

This Koni front replacement shock (Red) gives your original worn suspension improved ride and handling qualities. It is a bolt-in shock with the original top pin style mount and bowtie lower mount. This shock is rebound adjustable. The Koni Classic shock provides modern shock absorber technology for early muscle cars.

Use these 2" drop coil springs to lower the front of your Camaro/Firebird or Nova. These springs provide good ride and handling qualities, while giving your car a performance Pro-Touring stance.

Please select Motor Size Above

Use these coil springs for the front of your Camaro/Firebird or Nova with a Small Block or LS Motor. These springs provide good ride and handling qualities, while giving your car additional performance.

These urethane upper control arm bushings are designed as an upgrade over stock for improved handling. This kit includes one car set of upper control arm bushings.