Low budget suspension upgrade
Low budget suspension upgrade
This is a question for you racing guys or anyone that has had luck with their setup. I am looking to help get some power to the ground at the strip. I am trying to get my 92 to hook up when I leave the line and the only way i can do it is come off the line rolling and about 25mph I can finally get on it more. I can get 2.0 60' times doing this any more pedal and I just spin. The car runs mid 13's with the stock setup, but I would like to have 12's and I know the engine, tranny, and rear are capable. I am on a low budget and I was wanting to know what you guys think. I was thinking of LCA's, I have heard good things about them. Other than slicks, Just wondering where the best area to start is. And does cutting a coil out of the rear springs help at all. The rear of my car is a little high. Just give me some ideas. Thanks
Last edited by 2laneblacktop; Oct 21, 2002 at 02:29 PM.
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From: Portland, OR www.cascadecrew.org
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
relocation brackets for the LCA's. they are cheap and very effective.
I have a set of new SouthSide Machine lift bars for 82-92 Camaro. Part number SSM-1316 from Summit. I'm keeping the driveshaft loop and subframe connectors but can give you a deal on the lift bars and crossmember, that should help you plant it. Welding required. Going with ladder bars so dont need them.
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
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Slicks are the obvious answer, you'll never hook the same or as consistent as you will with slicks-no brainer!! The relocating brackets as stated are cheap and easy and will give you a little more pinion angle to help the rear bite better-alot cheaper than aftermarket adjustable LCA's. I spent $374 on my Hoosiers, and if I cared about making them last I'd only put them on for the weekends. You can usually get 3 seasons out of the DOT quick time Pro's if track only and rarely see the street with them. 2 guys in our "group" have done it so I know it's possible, but $374 a year is cheap if you plan on spending time racing for money.
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