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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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... cool

 

Bill

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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

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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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