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The problem is that I don't know where to stumble upon a camaro subframe in Northern CA, and on Craigslist guys are selling them for $500. I dont have space to buy an entire camaro, steal the parts, and let the rest sit until its picked up for scrap. So a $500 start seems not great for a rusty subframe.
Regarding the choice itself, I don't have the welding skills to install the Camaro necessarily, but I have tack-welding skills and a Miller 211 and professional welders in the city who would like some side cash I'm sure.[/QUOTE]
Ok, I'll throw something else out there. Why not a bolt in unit? Sounds like you have some space issues, along with neighborhood issues. Speedway has a bolt in kit, looks to be a Chassis Engineering unit. You could build the rest at your leisure.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bolt-...ber,50961.html
When it comes to strength of the MII, most of the vendors offer forged steel spindles, which are way better than the OEM. Control arms on the other hand can be deceiving. The ones made from 10 gauge or better steel is what you want. Watch out for the ones that use the same ball joint top and bottom. Most vendors such as TCI, Heidts, Full Tilt, etc... have quality products and there's nothing to worry about.
Chris