John Burns Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 I'm curious- at what point does the MC need rear suspension mods for drag racing, and what are some must-do changes? I was surprised I pulled a 1.72 60' with a completely stock rear suspension. If I throw some N20 at it, I can't image the stock suspension will continue to "work". I'm used to leaf-spring cars that need slapper bars with any sort of power.
Guest Phils72 Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 If you change your upper and lower control arms to the boxed type,it will help alot with wheel hop. also adding a rear sway bar helps to stiffen up things alot.
680HPStroker Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Forget the boxed stockers and go with aftermarket arms that have adjustable uppers. I use Metco Billet aluminum arms and love them. There are others like Hotchkis that are cheaper and work well. Can't beat adjustability.
KLASSIK1 Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Greg we need to race in the spring , track ??? norwalk ohio , or pa meet , i bet my junk just might surprise you j/k , well maybe honestly what would i have to loose Leo
Sam (Bones) Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 I agree with Greg, I have hotchkis lowers and eldebrock adj uppers
KLASSIK1 Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 ok i will race both of you , i am totally serious , we will call it junk vs gold , oh mine being the junk Leo
Sam (Bones) Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 what you have IS NOT JUNK I know a little about that car
680HPStroker Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Leo, you have to remember I've seen your so called junk and the junk part just aint true. If I have a new tranny by then I say let's "Get'r Done". Maybe by then I'll actually have been on a track more than once in my lifetime. You definitely have a big edge if you bring the pro-street car. Finally signs of life in here. I was getting bored.
Heckeng Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 Leo's feelin' onery today! I have South Side Machine lowers and the same Edelbrock adjustable uppers as Sam and was very impressed with the quality and the type of joint they used, not a typical rod end.
Sam (Bones) Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 if I ever get mine done who cares who wins, as long as we get to run-the-snot out of them
KLASSIK1 Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 no not onery , i just know that the stock heavy duty f41 stuff can take a hell of a beating , going fast cheap can be done and safe , ok a little onery i dont chill until at least 5 pm , and Sam i care who wins i am very competative and love every minute of it j/k all in fun Leo
502ci Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 Greg we need to race in the spring , track ??? norwalk ohio , or pa meet My neck of the woods...count me in if it ever happens... Bill
KLASSIK1 Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 SAM quit blowing kisses and get to work on your car , or i will drag you behind me with a rope and still give greg a run for his money amen Leo
Monteman1971 Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 I know this post has already been hi-jacked but lets get back to the point.....lol. What do you guys think of "air bags"???? Steve
Sam (Bones) Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 for racing OK, street use...they stink...only my 2 cents and yes I have a set, only inflate them at the track
John Burns Posted December 13, 2007 Author Posted December 13, 2007 You all can hi-jack my posts any time if you're going to talk smack about racing each other!
Sam (Bones) Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 all in good clean (I'm gonna wip your butt) fun
Monteman1971 Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 What about using them to "pre-load" the left side only...Just enough air to fill the void but not lift the car....You know, for the occassional fun on the street....for just a little more traction..... Steve
Sam (Bones) Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 not left rear, right rear, pre=load right side for launches to keep the back end level, this also helps keeps the left front down from the twisting motion of the engine
Monteman1971 Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Oopps....lol. That's what I meant.....so does that work for the street too? Or will it create more tire spin? Steve
dbreese Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Steve, I run air bags and relocation brackets on the lower control arms. I preload the right side with 18 psi on the right and 0 on the left. Helps the car leave straight and helps with traction and planting the r/r tire. See pic link below; http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t50/dbreese_2007/DWmontelunch1.jpg David
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