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07-15-2003, 11:20 AM | #1 |
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What suspension setup for best launch on a budget
Hey guys, I've got some questions for all of you experienced racers. Here's what I've got going on in my 84 hatch. 4 cyl front springs, no rubber isolators or whatever they're called, cut half a coil off. Tubular K member with stock type spring perches, FMS a arms (stock style) stock struts, no sway bar, mac caster camber plates. In the back I've got a turbo coupe 8.8 inch with 3.55 gears (maybe going to 4.10 soon), cougar sway bar, which i think may be bigger than the stang, stock shocks, and cougar springs (i think they're a bit more stout than the stangs) I can't get the quad shocks in without drilling the frame (i think, i haven't really checked) for mounting holes. I plan on getting some stiffer control arms in back (i have stock ones now) I was thinking of a set that doesn't have rubber or polyurethane bushings. Would I even need the quad shocks if I go with this setup? Should I get a pinion snubber? Should I go with the cougar springs or buy a set of stang springs, or go with the 4 cyl springs? I want to get new struts and shocks, should I get 90/10s for the front and 50/50s for the rear? Basically all I want to buy is a set of struts and shocks because I need new anyway, and possibly some control arms, but I'm wanting to experiment with making my own (purchasing a new mig welder soon) Anyway, tell me what's up guys. What makes these fockers get out of the hole quick.
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Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites |
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