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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-26-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: Spring Rates/PHB relocation/Rear Swaybar

I have a very competitive SCCA American Sedan 3rd Gen. I dropped the rear bar and put more spring in the rear and the car was better. Curretly running 900 front and 275 rear.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-23-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: SCCA Runoffs American Sedan

There is a ton of BS on the internet and I have learned the hard way. Let me know if I can help in another way.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-23-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: SCCA Runoffs American Sedan

The modifications are endless on this car. Everything has been optimized that can be under the rules. I do run longer Ball Joints. I have a love hate relationship with the Dog Box. It is almost...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-22-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: SCCA Runoffs American Sedan

Good questions. First point you have to remember that these are not very stiff purpose built race cars so you have to take that into consideration. Spring rates seem close I would take the rear bar...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-22-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: SCCA Runoffs American Sedan

My car is extensively modified and built to the SCCA American Sedan rules so everything has been done with compliance and speed in mind. The car currently has a custom 3-way Adjustable RideTech Strut...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-20-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

SCCA Runoffs American Sedan

I haven't posted much recently. My little blue 3rd gen has been busy taking on the hated Fords and some really nice 3rd and 4th gens in SCCA Road Racing. I had a horrible week with transmission...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-05-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race at Runoffs in Daytona

Here is a link of my in car video from Daytona. I cut it down so it is manly highlights.

2015 RunOffs AS Highlights - YouTube
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-03-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: SCCA Majors Race at Watkins Glen

Thanks for the comments. Car has around 390 RWHP. We are very restricted in what we can do to the engines. Holley 600cfm, Stock Edelbrock SCCA heads, .500 lift solid cam, etc. Car is pretty well...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-07-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race at Runoffs in Daytona

I need to get some pics up. The car is built to the limit of SCCA American Sedan Rules. mine is 310 CI, American Sedan Edelbrock Heads, .500 solid lift cam, 10.1 compression ratio, Holley 600 CFM,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-06-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

American Sedan Race at Runoffs in Daytona

Here is an update as to my Runoffs in my 1991 Camaro. I had a great week and pretty good result with a 3rd place. Got hit by Ed Hosni in his mustang which put me back some but I crawled back. This...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-14-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,914
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: The Grip, Part III - Shock the monkey

I will post some pics of what I did. So far it has worked great.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-14-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,914
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: The Grip, Part III - Shock the monkey

Thanks. I made a huge number of changes based on working with Ron Sutton this winter. Fixed some horrible factory geometry issues. Way bigger front bar. Lots more rear spring. FYI I went from...
Forum: Brakes
08-07-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

I have run custom valved Bilsteins and the DSE. I think for the price the Bilsteins are amazing. Heavy but totally bullet proof and you can get the valved how you like them for the most part. Not...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,914
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: The Grip, Part III - Shock the monkey

I have the DSE Struts on my third Gen Great product but I have the valving changed for racing. I have a very High Zero number in the rebound. You can see a picture of them if you look in the...
Forum: Brakes
08-07-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

I do almost everything myself on the car. It is my creation with a bunch of help from others. The struts are the new JRI Detroit Speed parts. Very nice crazy light. Had a couple teething issues...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,599
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

I will get some more pics of the car posted hopefully this weekend. I haven't run NJMP.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 162,599
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: Road race thirdgen!! Pics wanted

Here is some video of the restart of the SCCA Majors Race at Watkins Glen this year. Lots of action.

WGI Race Finish 2015 - YouTube
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: SCCA Majors Race at Watkins Glen

Here is the Finish of the Sunday Race at the Glen. Fair amount of action. Only got hit twice.

WGI Race Finish 2015 - YouTube
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-07-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

SCCA Majors Race at Watkins Glen

Here is some video of the early laps at WGI from last weekends race. I qualified my 3rd gen in P2 .03 off the pole with a 2:07.5 lap.

Won the race but the action was in the beginning. There...
Forum: Brakes
07-07-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

The brake duct pieces are from Doug Rippie for a corvette. Need a bit of massaging to work but they are very nice.
Forum: Brakes
06-09-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

Sway bar was this winter's big project. Needed more roll stiffness and that was the only way to get it. It turned out really nice. Crazy number of choices. The car was much better at the MidOhio...
Forum: Brakes
05-27-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

Thanks. Crazy amount of work to get these 3rd Gens competitive against those G*D D*M new Mustangs. I will post some other pics of the car. BMW club let me do some testing with them last Friday and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,722
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: New Suspension Products!

I got my DSE struts a couple of weeks ago. Very nice and some crazy cool features. I would recommend them to anyone that wants some really racing struts on their car. See pic. You can also see a...
Forum: Brakes
05-26-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

Guys:

Was at the shop doing a rotor change getting ready for the SCCA Majors race at Mid Ohio this weekend and thought that the brakes made a cool pic. I built this set up my self and really...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-19-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,060
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: vse/herb adams torque arm.. DOES ANYONE HAVE A PICTURE?

I have one for sale if you want it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: any ever try a sweet mfg steering box?

I have been racing 3rd Gens in SCCA AS for over 10 years. Lots of success and a number of track records. I have always had Sweet build my boxes. Our rules require factory boxes but the Sweet guys...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-24-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,441
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: In Car Video Camaro Pushing Steeda Mustang

The cam is in the 250 duration range at .050. The bottom end is all super good stuff. Custom built Callies crank, Manely forged rods, Custom forged light weight pistons with metric rings. Then...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-23-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,441
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: In Car Video Camaro Pushing Steeda Mustang

A/S motors can be expensive but road racing is very hard on engines. Much worse then the super short track left turn stuff. I have a great engine builder and we get super good life out of engines. ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-23-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,441
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: In Car Video Camaro Pushing Steeda Mustang

Guys:

We are not allowed to run the 4 X 3 (302) at this time. We are trying to get this changed.

We really do not run for money. If I win a national race I get about $1,000 in money from...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-23-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,441
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: In Car Video Camaro Pushing Steeda Mustang

Sonix:

I am not a tranny expert but what I meant by not a Dog Ring box is that the tranny guys can build what they call a dog ring box. This will allow you to shift without the clutch. I think...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-23-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,441
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Re: In Car Video Camaro Pushing Steeda Mustang

Guys:

The SCCA rule require us to run stock 305 heads. Either the 081 or the 416. I run the 081. We are required to run a holley 600 CFM stock carb. Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-23-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,441
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

In Car Video Camaro Pushing Steeda Mustang

This is a little of my incar from the last National Race at Heartland Park Topeka. The Mustang got by me on the start and I was pushing him pretty hard. Show this to all your Mustang friends who...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

That is what I was talking about. One problem...

That is what I was talking about. One problem that I have run into is with cheap after market idler arms I have found that the arm is not the right design that allows the center link to be set up...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,218
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

10" tall will likely be to tall in the...

10" tall will likely be to tall in the front.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2006, 07:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,218
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

How much do street camaros weight? My race car...

How much do street camaros weight? My race car comes in at 3295 at the end of the race with driver.

I do not think that an extra 100lb of spring has much impact on the car. The most important...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-30-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

I use the Baer kit but the factory steering is...

I use the Baer kit but the factory steering is very good to start. Make sure that you have the right idler arm and the center link is level. Make sure that you have a problem before you start doing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-28-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,218
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

I have been road racing for a number of years in...

I have been road racing for a number of years in SCCA American Sedan. I qualified 6th at this years runoffs and I was the track record holder at HPT.

I have been following this thread for a...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-24-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,069
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Which after market one do you have and how much...

Which after market one do you have and how much do you want for it?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-24-2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,069
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Do you have a wonder bar?

Do you have a wonder bar?
Forum: Brakes
11-01-2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 568
Posted By 3rdGenA/SRacer

Combination Valves

Guys:

I have been reading a large number of post related to changing the combination valves in 3rd gens. I want to make sure that people understand there is a major safety roll that the valve...
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