Torque Arm
12-26-2006, 11:16 AM
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Car: 88 Camaro
Engine: 454 ci. +.030
Transmission: TH-400
Axle/Gears: Stock
Torque Arm
I was wondering exactly how much does a torque arm help on these cars and is it necessary to have one?
12-26-2006, 11:59 AM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
When you accelerate, the differential wants to rotate upward. With only lower control arms, there's nothing to stop this rotation. That's what the torque arm does.
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