Manta Front suspension upgradable?

TAStiger · 10-12-2008

I have a 1974 Opel Manta project ( see TAStiger pictures). Can I upgrade the front suspension to lower A-arms, instead of the single arm and sway-bar it has now? I think I heard the GT has an upper and lower A-arm set up, is this true, and can it be adapted to the Manta?

oldopelguy · 10-12-2008

It probably wouldn't be an "upgrade", the Manta is an excellent handling car as-is. Certainly a much better handling car than the GT.

GTJIM · 10-12-2008

Two totally different suspension types - the parts are not interchangable.

Manta Rallier · 10-25-2008

The GT/KadettA/B suspension is totally different. The Model 50 series suspension (Manta A and Ascona A) is a better suspension. I believe you can fairly easily swap in a Kadett C lower control arm and sway bar, but it requires some fabrication. The one good reason that I can think of to do this is to be able to adjust/change the front sway bar more easily.

Why do you want to change the Manta lower control arm??

Regards,
Mark B.

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TAStiger GOpel-v8 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 16	Unanswered: Manta Front suspension upgradable? I have a 1974 Opel Manta project ( see TAStiger pictures). Can I upgrade the front suspension to lower A-arms, instead of the single arm and sway-bar it has now? I think I heard the GT has an upper and lower A-arm set up, is this true, and can it be adapted to the Manta?

10-12-2008	#2 (permalink)
oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saint Michael, MN Posts: 1,727 Logbook Entries: 3 Provided Answers: 2	It probably wouldn't be an "upgrade", the Manta is an excellent handling car as-is. Certainly a much better handling car than the GT. __________________ 1958 Rekord Sedan, 1958 Olympia Wagon, 1959 Opel Olympia Sedan, 1967 Kadett Coupe, 1967 Admiral Sedan 4L CIH-6, 1968 Kadett fastback 1.1L, 1970 Kadett Wagon Turbo 2.2L, 1971 Kadett Sedan 1.1L, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Totally Different Two totally different suspension types - the parts are not interchangable. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

10-25-2008	#4 (permalink)
Manta Rallier Opeler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Afton VA Posts: 152	The GT/KadettA/B suspension is totally different. The Model 50 series suspension (Manta A and Ascona A) is a better suspension. I believe you can fairly easily swap in a Kadett C lower control arm and sway bar, but it requires some fabrication. The one good reason that I can think of to do this is to be able to adjust/change the front sway bar more easily. Why do you want to change the Manta lower control arm?? Regards, Mark B. Last edited by Gary; 10-25-2008 at 09:04 PM.

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