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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
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Best alignment settings for a car that....

Needs the maximum settings for handling and racing. What is the recommended caster, camber, etc.

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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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From: orlando, fl usa
Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
well if you are talking autox then use as much negative camber as possible. then as much positive caster as possible. to set for .06* total.

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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28
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I set mine to -.5 degree camber,+4.5-5 degrees caster,1/16 toe in.
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI-New 355 on the engine stand
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Well the suspension guru Herb Adams recomends,

Street,
Camber -1
Caster +3
Toe 1/16".

Autocross
Camber -2
Caster +5
Toe 1/16"
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 02:19 AM
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Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Well what would the best "blend" be??
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 02:48 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 02:56 AM
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Thanks, I guess hard street use would be it?!. If that would be the best compromise between racing and handling.
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