Ok,
I am tired of my low 1.7 60's finally and am going to do some work to fix it.

1- I will set pinion angle
2- I will buy a new rear sway bar (haven't had one since I got my 12 bolt a few years ago due to it not fitting around the larger housing).
3- Might do some front/rear shocks/springs? I doubt it though.
4- Install my LCA relocation brackets (bolt in) I have had in sitting for a while.


Any advice on where to buy the sway bar for a 12 bolt and possibly new shocks/springs? I haven't researched the pinion angle recently, but will search for it soon.

All of this is in a month or two or 3, so let me know what you guys think I should also add/adjust/change. I am still spinning at the track (especially when it is cold) but I can occaisionally get a decent launch. Most of the time 1.7-1.8 range.

Current suspension-
rear airbag in right rear shock (change at track until it hooks)
BMR weld in SFCs, BMR LCAs, Edelbrock Torque Arm, NO rear sway bar, stock panhard rod, 12 bolt moser rear with spool, stock driveshaft with adapter for 12 bolt.

Any suggestions?

 

You can use the stock sway bar and mounting brackets on the 12-bolt (Strange, not sure about the Moser) simply by extending the notches in the brackets that fit over the metal strip welded to the axle. Rotating the brackets moves the sway bar backwards, so it clears the rear cover - at least it did on my Strange 12-bolt, with the LPW aluminum cover.

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03024a.jpg

Alternatively, you can go to Spohn Performance and buy the brackets that lower the bar, so it clears the rear. The brackets also have the correct diameter U-bolts for the Moser.

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03552a.jpg

Are you interested in simply replacing the conventional rear sway bar that is missing, or are you interested in something like the Wolfe or Spohn (shown in photo) "race" version sway bar?

 

Injuneer,
That is a good question. Currently I am looking at making my 60's better. What is the benefit of that race version sway bar? It looks like it could be of some benefit for sure. What kind of costs did you run into for that setup?

 

The heavy rear sway bar keeps the body level on launch. Prevents the right rear from squatting, and the left front from rising. Its got the adjustable end links that allow the bar to be pre-loaded so that on launch the body is perfectly level, and the car tracks straight down the track. Similar to what an airbag will do in the right rear spring, but a lot more controlled.

The price for the sway bar is on the Spohn website. I got mine, including installation and setup by Steve and his dad, in return for using my car as the prototype for the first install, and providing pictures. I've never tried it at the track.

A buddy of mine used the Wolfe bar very successfully to run consistant 1.30 60-fts in his low 8-second 30th SS convertible. SteveSpohn did the rest of the suspension. Same idea - welded brackets off the rear axle tubes to hold the bar, and fixed, rod-end links with the upper ends welded to the subframes.

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03870a.jpg

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo...B/IMG_0710.jpg