drag springs

meknized · 08-13-2004, 03:13 PM

Hello,

Okay I bought a set of drag springs to help with my traction and ET problems. Best time so far 12.82@108.8 60ft. 2.1. I know this sucks and my 60fts are horrible. So I thought these might help me out. My 89Gt was lowered about an 1 1/2, so think I wasn't getting as good of weight transfer.
I bought the set of Laurel Mountain Mustangs G-force set up. The spings, right air bag and new snubber is included.
I need to buy new struts and everybody seems to makes a good set. These are my thoughts 50/50 lakewoods on back and Koni adjustables up front to help fine tune the combo. I have never had drag springs before. Any better suggestions?

82 GT · 08-13-2004, 10:53 PM

Are you running slicks?

meknized · 08-27-2004, 12:49 PM

Sorry on the delay on response,

Yes I am running Mickey T's 26X8.5. I want to go to 10 inch wides though.

Hawaiian5.0 · 08-29-2004, 08:17 PM

I don't think the 1 1/2" drop is hurting you that bad. I have a 2 1/2" drop on my LX with stock suspension, no quads, and still manage low to mid 1.6's on 26X8.5's leaving at 4g. What RPM are you leaving at? With your MPH, you should be in the 12.4-12.5 range with mid 1.6 60's.

08-13-2004, 03:13 PM	#1
meknized fox fanatic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wichita Ks. Posts: 61	drag springs Hello, Okay I bought a set of drag springs to help with my traction and ET problems. Best time so far 12.82@108.8 60ft. 2.1. I know this sucks and my 60fts are horrible. So I thought these might help me out. My 89Gt was lowered about an 1 1/2, so think I wasn't getting as good of weight transfer. I bought the set of Laurel Mountain Mustangs G-force set up. The spings, right air bag and new snubber is included. I need to buy new struts and everybody seems to makes a good set. These are my thoughts 50/50 lakewoods on back and Koni adjustables up front to help fine tune the combo. I have never had drag springs before. Any better suggestions? __________________ meknized Blue/silver 89 GT, Coast 331, ported GT-40x heads, X cam, cobra intake, 70mm TB, 75mm bullet, mac intake, 24lb inj, 255 lph fuel pump, accufab regulator, pulleys, MSD coil, 6AL, 300+ wires, Tremec 5 spd. pro 5.0 shifter, FMS drive shaft, headers, X-pipe, flowmasters, auburn pro series posi. moser 31s axles,3:73s, etc. Best ET 12.02@112.5 a pic A vid of a run:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9JMcErxML8

08-13-2004, 10:53 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Are you running slicks? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-27-2004, 12:49 PM	#3
meknized fox fanatic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wichita Ks. Posts: 61	drag springs Sorry on the delay on response, Yes I am running Mickey T's 26X8.5. I want to go to 10 inch wides though. __________________ meknized Blue/silver 89 GT, Coast 331, ported GT-40x heads, X cam, cobra intake, 70mm TB, 75mm bullet, mac intake, 24lb inj, 255 lph fuel pump, accufab regulator, pulleys, MSD coil, 6AL, 300+ wires, Tremec 5 spd. pro 5.0 shifter, FMS drive shaft, headers, X-pipe, flowmasters, auburn pro series posi. moser 31s axles,3:73s, etc. Best ET 12.02@112.5 a pic A vid of a run:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9JMcErxML8

08-29-2004, 08:17 PM	#4
Hawaiian5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 8	I don't think the 1 1/2" drop is hurting you that bad. I have a 2 1/2" drop on my LX with stock suspension, no quads, and still manage low to mid 1.6's on 26X8.5's leaving at 4g. What RPM are you leaving at? With your MPH, you should be in the 12.4-12.5 range with mid 1.6 60's. __________________ 92 Calypso LX 5 spd, 6# P-1SC2, 3.73's, GT-40 upper/lower, BBK 65MM TB, Pro-M ATI Blowthrough MAF, 30#'s, Edelbrock 6037's, F-cam, 1.6 rockers, BBK Ceramic shorties, BBK O/R H, 2-chambers, MSD 6al, blaster coil, 255 in-tank, upper/lower control arms, subframes, Weld fat and skinnies. 11.86 @ 117 on old dry Nitrous set-up (100 shot) spinning 1st and 2nd. Only 1 run, no bar, got da boot

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