haulinbalz, the dumps would hurt torque more than the longtubes, it just depends on the tube diameter, longtubes can only help, trust me!
the engine strap, or torqu strap is a good idea, my friend with a bonestock sd 88 coupe, with m/t sportmans 28x12.50's, and 4.10's launched, and dented the hood inside out near the throttle body, wher his motor torqed, also his flex fan turned, and chewed up his shroud to pieces....hehe now thats hooking up, he said motor mounts were brand new
btw, the 50lbs in the front tires is good for a tnth, i remember doing that when i ran 13.9. do you put your swaybar on when you leave the track or what?
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Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer
Race weight: 3,120
E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60'
mph- 99.92 mph