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Old 07-18-2009, 05:22 PM   #1
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Torque arm or four link

Hi all,
New to the site so sorry if this has been discussed I searched and found nothing.

I think I have crossed that line and will only be trailering to the track and running 1320. I currently have rear factory style suspension. It has all been fitted with jegs tubular replacements. I am running Hoosier radials 255/50 16. 458hp motor I want to shoot 250 When the nine bolt blows I will with a 9 inch. Do I stick with the torque arm or do the four link? I have a four link from another project that was aborted. I'm not dead set on a specific racing class I just like to go fast! I should be able to tickle the 9's with the bottle if I can pu it to the ground. Will the torque arm do this? I am having some traction problems now without the bottle but without tuning the rear suspension. It will do 1.6-1.7 60's and a pretty consistent 11.90 but spins off the line and sometimes shakes into second. Staying stock will be eaiser but will it work? Sorry for rambling

I was thinking of doing some springs and shocks also till the nine blot blows to try and get some more traction?
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Old 07-18-2009, 11:49 PM   #2
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Re: Torque arm or four link

there are factory style suspension cars running 8's, maybe 7's.

converting to a 4 link will require back halfing the car, expensive and a lot of fab required.

with some slicks your traction issues will be lessened, and a good set of springs and shocks will help you tune it all, as well as other supporting mods, anti-roll bar ect.
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Re: Torque arm or four link

^ Some very low 7 second cars running drag radial/stock suspension classes.

I wouldn't back half for 9's.
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Old 07-20-2009, 03:27 PM   #4
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Re: Torque arm or four link

I was thinking of working with the stock layout first too. I may go with some wider slicks though next season when I get a rear end. Hopefully I can get it hooked up so I can get the bottle on it!
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Re: Torque arm or four link

I would suggest keeping the torque arm! And go with a tunnel mounted. And if you are looking to go with a bigger tire in the rear. I would suggest going with our double adjustable w/rod ends and go with our offset bushings to allow you to fit a bigger rear tire. Below are a few links to show you what UMI Performance has to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...pn8vidf95j6sa2

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...pn8vidf95j6sa2

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
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