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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Car: 86 Trans Am
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH350, 4200
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3.89
Sway bar removal

How much is sway bar removal worth in terms of 60'?
I have no posi, Air bags, and ET Streets (which are spinning some).


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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Each car is different. Removing the front sway bar will do 2 things. It removes unwanted weight front the front of the car and it unrestricts the upward movement during a launch. Depending on how your car reacts will depend on how much better the 60' time will be. There's a good chance it will improve but if you get wheel spin from worn out tires, no suspension changes can help.
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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i took mine off a while back, and the front definitely lifts alittle more now, plus i can hardly tell i have it off, because it still drives fine in turns, etc..
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Car: 86 Trans Am
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Transmission: TH350, 4200
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3.89
I just left it on yesterday and ran a 2.06 on ET Streets and a 2.14 on a buddy's 215/70s (we traded for a run so he could shoot for 13s).

I think I'll take it off next week and try for a 1.99er.
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