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Torque arm length and handling

Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Torque arm length and handling

I'm toyinga round with the idea of going to an aftermarket torque arm, but most of the ones I can use (if not all of them) appear to be the shorter variety. THe tunnel mount types, and then the BMR Trak Pak type...

I was reading what the selling points of these setups were, and they never mention good handing, only better launches, and that's gotten me slightly concerned about how having a shorter torque arm will affect handling.

Does anyone know? I did a search, but I had a hard time finding anything relevant or specific enough to answer my question...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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Re: Torque arm length and handling

The Spohn and Edelbrock pieces are the same length as the oe piece.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Re: Torque arm length and handling

I too would like to know more about this...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Re: Torque arm length and handling

From what I've heard a longer one is better for handling. Shorter ones will cause wheel hop during hard braking.
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