Does the stock torque arm have a slight curve to it. I noticed it when I took it off for a tranny rebuild and was wondering if it's naturally got a decent curve or if I've bent the flimsy thing. I'll get a picture tomorrow. This is an A4 car btw.

 

which way? front to rear?

 

Imagine pushing a toothpick on both ends so that it bows out a little bit. Similiar to that.

 

600 ft lbs says the stock TA will have a bow

 

hehe Yeah I was gonna try and go for fastest completely stock suspension/chassis car but I dunno. I'll post a pic tomorrow and see what you all think.

 

We've got specific forums for specific topics.... a "torque arm" question doesn't belong in "LT1/LT4 Engine Tech".

Moving to "Suspension......."

 

i can tell you right now it doesnt take anywhere near 600 lbft of torque too mangle a stock torque arm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...torquearm1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...torquearm2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...torquearm3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...torquearm4.jpg

 

That's EXACTLY what mine looks like. I think I'm going to have to run it like that for a while on the street. Probably won't even get to the track. Oh well.