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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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Let's see some torque arm's!

Now THAT is a torque arm!
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 01:20 AM
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wow thats crazy, everything looks heavy duty.

does that thing even use rear shocks?
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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Its not even a ThirdGen - its a MUSTANG
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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No shocks, no springs. That set-up looks frightening - like an accident waiting to happen.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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All that beefing up and no HP to the rear wheels.

Note: When trying to lighten the car, do not discard drive shaft
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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Isn't that the first gen Camaro the someone is putting an entire Ford drivetrain in? As for shocks, I am sure those rods are only in there for mock up purposes....
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 12:20 AM
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Took this back in November when the old TH400 was still in. Since swapped it out for a better one.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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Yea, there is no way I could use a spohn tq arm on my car. They six-speed crossmember and mufflex y-pipe for long-tibe headers would be all in the way. I'll probably go with random tech. for a tq arm.


The pic I posted is not a mustang. It's a 67 Camaro.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Edelbock. Certainly better than stock, but nothing special.

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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Cool, keep 'em coming! Anyone have pics of the Random tech or the BMR arm installed?
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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I have something better coming soon........Can you say Tri-link

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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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Anyone have random tech or a BMR arm?
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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where'd you get that edelbrock arm? and how much was it? does it hook up in the stock location on the tranny? because i have to run a custom tranny crossmember to clear the my exhuast.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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The Edelbrock was from Summit, part # EDL5280 (black only. Mine was powder coated). The cost of $169.69. Fits the stock mounts.

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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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JamesC how good is your edelbrock torque arm over stock? Did it help with traction? I just added the Hotchkis LCA's and Panhard rod, Spohn LCA relocation brackets on the way. I still spin both tires when I nail it at 20mph.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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By virture of its tubular construction, the Edelbrock is obviously stronger than the stamped steel of the stock version. I can't really comment on traction since I'm not a slam-it-to-the-floor kinda guy.

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 06:27 AM
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That Edlebrock setup looks fairly stout. I run with the Random Tech arm, no pictures, yet.

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Originally posted by PF Flyer
... that first picture shows a Watts Linkage setup, not a torque arm.
there is too a torque arm there, along with a watts link, and control arms.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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question for JamesC

Sorry to get off the subject, but this question is for JamesC.

I was wanting to know what size your rear sway bar is in the picture. You can email at riced4@***.net if you like.

Thanks,

Chad
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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ANOTHER edelbrock this is on my 84Z.W/ borg 9-bolt,S.C.R. aluminium LCAs & panhard rod,Hotchkis Rr 1in swaybar.Groundcontrol adjustable Rr springs.blah blah blah.

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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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here we go....

oops i dont have a torque arm
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