Best Struts/Shocks.....?
05-27-2001, 06:15 PM
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Best Struts/Shocks.....?
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I am looking to replace my shocks and struts and use my car primarily for weekend drag racing and some street cruising.
What would be an all around good combo to go with.
Stay on a budget (READ_BROKE!)
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1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, airfoil, Random Tech Hi-Flow Converter (soon to go byebye!). ALL STOCK otherwise.
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I am looking to replace my shocks and struts and use my car primarily for weekend drag racing and some street cruising.
What would be an all around good combo to go with.
Stay on a budget (READ_BROKE!)
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Mike L.
1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, airfoil, Random Tech Hi-Flow Converter (soon to go byebye!). ALL STOCK otherwise.
http://www.MichaelLasiuta.home.att.net
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05-27-2001, 08:10 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Since you still want to drive on the street and keep it cheap, buy some Lakewood 70/30 front struts. 90/10's are not recommended for street use.
For all out racing get some Koni SPA1's all around.
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For all out racing get some Koni SPA1's all around.
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Follow my racing progress on Stephen's racing page
and check out the race car
87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block
Best ET on a time slip: 11.242 altitude corrected to 10.69
Best MPH on a time slip: 121.52 altitude corrected to 127.76
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP based on power to weight ratio: 504.5
Best 60 foot: 1.546
Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association
87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley
05-27-2001, 09:26 PM
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KYB GR-2 up front,and KYB Gas-A-Just out back is a popular set-up 
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05-27-2001, 09:31 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Chaotic Firehawk:
KYB GR-2 up front,and KYB Gas-A-Just out back is a popular set-up
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KYB GR-2 up front,and KYB Gas-A-Just out back is a popular set-up
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I just wonder how much lift I will get from the front end?
Right now, with worn out struts it launches pretty well. I'd like to try the 90/10 Lakewoods, but I'm scared to spend the money and end up not liking them for street use.
Thanks for the reply's guys. Keep em coming
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1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, airfoil, Random Tech Hi-Flow Converter (soon to go byebye!). ALL STOCK otherwise.
http://www.MichaelLasiuta.home.att.net
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