lets talk suspension

dragstang86 · 02-15-2003, 04:31 PM

My biggest problem is traction. I am a much, much faster car on the track than on the street as many cars are. But mine especially because the car is so torquey with the c-4 3500 stall and 373's. I can hook at the track with slicks but if i launch the car hard on the street i will spin all the way through high gear. I would like to be able to hook on the street with some hoosier quick times. Right now i have SSM lift bars, sub frame connectors, k frame brace and strut tower brace with 275/60/15's on the back. I need to make sure my tires are still gonna clear with the new suspension. Right now the lip is rolled and the is some kind of clamp spreading the rear springs a little bit. ( i assume for tire clearance but it was like that when i bought the car)

This what im thinking.
FMS drag springs with air bag (will my tires clear)
upper control arms (what kind)
lake wood 50/50 90/10
anything else??

any suggestions???

THIS IS MY DAILY DRIVER also so i dont want to keep it streetable so i would prefer to keep the front sway bar.

thanks alot for the help

dragstang86 · 02-15-2003, 04:43 PM

i am also getting the front end of the car as light as possible. I have a fiberglass hood (no hinges). No AC, no air pump, aluminum heads. Going to move battery to trunk. I am getting a flaming river rack very soon.

Remember this is a daily driver....

thanks for the help

HiFlow5 0 · 02-15-2003, 05:31 PM

If you want to keep it streetable, you might want to get 70/30's instead of 90/10's. Might make for a slightly better ride.

How do you like them SSM lift bars? I was thinking about pickng up a set this spring.

dragstang86 · 02-15-2003, 06:33 PM

so should i hook on the street with that set up?? Will 275/60/15's clear with a rolled lip?

thanks for the help

tarmon8r · 02-17-2003, 11:19 AM

i am running a mickey thompson 29x10.5x15 sportman pro's and it is clearing the fenderwells and hooks extremely well.............i have had 1.6 short times with stock suspension, stock worn out suspension...........with a 7.5" rear.........so mostly i think it is tire...........and maybe weight transfer.........

02-15-2003, 04:31 PM	#1
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	lets talk suspension My biggest problem is traction. I am a much, much faster car on the track than on the street as many cars are. But mine especially because the car is so torquey with the c-4 3500 stall and 373's. I can hook at the track with slicks but if i launch the car hard on the street i will spin all the way through high gear. I would like to be able to hook on the street with some hoosier quick times. Right now i have SSM lift bars, sub frame connectors, k frame brace and strut tower brace with 275/60/15's on the back. I need to make sure my tires are still gonna clear with the new suspension. Right now the lip is rolled and the is some kind of clamp spreading the rear springs a little bit. ( i assume for tire clearance but it was like that when i bought the car) This what im thinking. FMS drag springs with air bag (will my tires clear) upper control arms (what kind) lake wood 50/50 90/10 anything else?? any suggestions??? THIS IS MY DAILY DRIVER also so i dont want to keep it streetable so i would prefer to keep the front sway bar. thanks alot for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen Last edited by dragstang86; 02-15-2003 at 04:56 PM..

02-15-2003, 04:43 PM	#2
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	i am also getting the front end of the car as light as possible. I have a fiberglass hood (no hinges). No AC, no air pump, aluminum heads. Going to move battery to trunk. I am getting a flaming river rack very soon. Remember this is a daily driver.... thanks for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen Last edited by dragstang86; 02-15-2003 at 05:19 PM..

02-15-2003, 05:31 PM	#3
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	If you want to keep it streetable, you might want to get 70/30's instead of 90/10's. Might make for a slightly better ride. How do you like them SSM lift bars? I was thinking about pickng up a set this spring. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

02-15-2003, 06:33 PM	#4
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	so should i hook on the street with that set up?? Will 275/60/15's clear with a rolled lip? thanks for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

02-17-2003, 11:19 AM	#5
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	i am running a mickey thompson 29x10.5x15 sportman pro's and it is clearing the fenderwells and hooks extremely well.............i have had 1.6 short times with stock suspension, stock worn out suspension...........with a 7.5" rear.........so mostly i think it is tire...........and maybe weight transfer......... __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

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