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01-23-2008, 06:54 AM
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There are several parts of your suspension that are only barely strong enough to withstand the forces involved in a drag launch. If you're going to be drag racing, you need to be prepared to replace those parts if they happen to break while you're racing. As ZONES89RS mentioned, the torque arm is one of those parts.
01-23-2008, 10:41 AM
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01-23-2008, 02:22 PM
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the 4.10s in there are going to be your weak point. If you still had 2.73s or 3.23s you would be much better off. But the 4.10s help your et quite a bit. I would get a axle cover, solid pinon spacer, and weld the tubes. I know sinking money into the 10 bolt is not the best idea, but these few little things will go a long way.
01-23-2008, 08:40 PM
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My guess is at least mid 1.7's without the nitrous and deep into the 1.6's with the spray.
I did a best of 1.82 with a 3000 stall, 3.73 gears, M/T 255/15/16 on salad shooters at full weight. That run was done in 90+ degree very humid weather. I changed out the wheels for some draglites with M/T 275/50/15's and did some minor weight reduction and it dropped to a 1.700 in much better weather. I'm finishing up some more weight reduction and changing to 4.10 gears with some air bags now. I'll be shooting for a mid 1.6 next time out. Oh yea, suspension is all stock except for C/E 3 way rear shocks and deleted front sway bar. It will be driving to the track, but I'll take some cash along just in case it comes home on the roll back.
I did a best of 1.82 with a 3000 stall, 3.73 gears, M/T 255/15/16 on salad shooters at full weight. That run was done in 90+ degree very humid weather. I changed out the wheels for some draglites with M/T 275/50/15's and did some minor weight reduction and it dropped to a 1.700 in much better weather. I'm finishing up some more weight reduction and changing to 4.10 gears with some air bags now. I'll be shooting for a mid 1.6 next time out. Oh yea, suspension is all stock except for C/E 3 way rear shocks and deleted front sway bar. It will be driving to the track, but I'll take some cash along just in case it comes home on the roll back.
01-23-2008, 09:05 PM
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My guess is at least mid 1.7's without the nitrous and deep into the 1.6's with the spray.
I did a best of 1.82 with a 3000 stall, 3.73 gears, M/T 255/15/16 on salad shooters at full weight. That run was done in 90+ degree very humid weather. I changed out the wheels for some draglites with M/T 275/50/15's and did some minor weight reduction and it dropped to a 1.700 in much better weather. I'm finishing up some more weight reduction and changing to 4.10 gears with some air bags now. I'll be shooting for a mid 1.6 next time out. Oh yea, suspension is all stock except for C/E 3 way rear shocks and deleted front sway bar. It will be driving to the track, but I'll take some cash along just in case it comes home on the roll back.
I did a best of 1.82 with a 3000 stall, 3.73 gears, M/T 255/15/16 on salad shooters at full weight. That run was done in 90+ degree very humid weather. I changed out the wheels for some draglites with M/T 275/50/15's and did some minor weight reduction and it dropped to a 1.700 in much better weather. I'm finishing up some more weight reduction and changing to 4.10 gears with some air bags now. I'll be shooting for a mid 1.6 next time out. Oh yea, suspension is all stock except for C/E 3 way rear shocks and deleted front sway bar. It will be driving to the track, but I'll take some cash along just in case it comes home on the roll back.
thanks for the info. it will be a few months before the tracks open and i am very excited. what is your best time??