Whats needed for line lock?
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Whats needed for line lock?
Ok, like the topic says, what parts do I need?
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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
A line lock and installation kit.
The installation kit should include fittings and brake lines. It should also include wirings and a button. The only other thing needed is brake fluid.
To properly install a line lock to pass a NHRA tech inspection, it must be installed "after" the combination valve.
There will be 2 lines coming off the combination valve going to both front wheels. One of the ports will be plugged and the other is routed to the inlet on the line lock. Both front wheel brake lines are then connected to the 2 outlet ports on the line lock. When you step on the brakes then push the button, the front brakes will stay locked until the button is released.
The only real purpose for a line lock is for doing a burnout in the water box. It will allow the front brakes to hold the vehicle without heating up the rears which can cause brake fade.
You could also use it for a standard transmission car and someone who doesn't know how to get started on hills.
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461 naturally aspirated Big Block (times are for the current engine)
Best ET on a time slip: 11.447 altitude corrected to 10.99
Best MPH on a time slip: 119.42 altitude corrected to 124.86
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 493
Best 60 foot: 1.586
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The installation kit should include fittings and brake lines. It should also include wirings and a button. The only other thing needed is brake fluid.
To properly install a line lock to pass a NHRA tech inspection, it must be installed "after" the combination valve.
There will be 2 lines coming off the combination valve going to both front wheels. One of the ports will be plugged and the other is routed to the inlet on the line lock. Both front wheel brake lines are then connected to the 2 outlet ports on the line lock. When you step on the brakes then push the button, the front brakes will stay locked until the button is released.
The only real purpose for a line lock is for doing a burnout in the water box. It will allow the front brakes to hold the vehicle without heating up the rears which can cause brake fade.
You could also use it for a standard transmission car and someone who doesn't know how to get started on hills.
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Follow my racing progress on Stephen's racing page
and check out the race car
87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block (times are for the current engine)
Best ET on a time slip: 11.447 altitude corrected to 10.99
Best MPH on a time slip: 119.42 altitude corrected to 124.86
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 493
Best 60 foot: 1.586
Racing at 3500 feet elevation with a typical race day over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association
87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley
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