gettig a 1993 caprice wagon need help

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  1. layz

    layz New Member

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    I am wondering if there is any upgrades to suspension to a caprice wagon. Might also want a cowl hood too. Info on this stuff would be greatly appreciated.Any other mods will be helpful to. its got a 350 v8 in it.
     
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    Olds Weighty Eight New Member

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    A good way to find upgrade parts for the Caprice is to search for Impala SS components. Suspension parts and aftermarket hoods are bolt-ons to the Caprice.
     
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    There are several hoods available in glass, layz. If you are looking for parts for your rig...look around here some more and also look around over at http://www.impalassforum.com/
    Keep in mind, though, that most all of the conversation over there is regarding the 94 & up LT1's. Still....they have suppliers and members that will be selling stuff you may be looking for.
     
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    Actually there are probably far more options available for the pre-LT1 engines.
    Easier to tune being ODB1.
     
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    I owned and built a 93 wagon. If I were you I would join the Impala SS forum. They have a wagon section. I built mine almost 10 years ago, and I'm sure that you can get more parts then I could. What I had was lowering springs on it(for a Impala SS), poly bushings front to back(I believe they were PST),Impala shocks... now you can get upper and lower
    arms for a wagon, and sway bars too. Sheet metal... hood, fenders, front end are all the same as an Impala SS... so that's up to you. I also had a roll pan on mine with the Impala SS grille and mirrors. Interior is up to you, but the best bang for the buck is a Grand prix front and rear seat. The rear has to be modded, but it's really easy. Wheels, I had 20's and the ride and handling was unbelievable! As far as the engine goes... not too much you can do. I had a cold air kit, headers, duals. The TBI is a pain in the A$$ to mod. Its "do-able" with $$ and know how though.
    Like I said before, join the Impala SS forum, cause theres much more out there. Good luck with your build, thats a great car!
     
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    I found a great deal of suspension performance is gained just by installing a good set of shocks, the Sensatrac line from NAPA are a coilover design and made a huge improvement in my wagon!
     
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