Line-locks ??

Mustang_289 · 12-31-2002, 08:06 AM

What are your thoughts on using line-locks in an 88GT? My son is talking about installing one for the track. I've heard some things about line-locks affecting the powerboost of the brakes to the point with a hi-performance motor drawing lots of vacuam.

lx mike · 12-31-2002, 09:04 AM

ling lock hold the pressure to the front brakes with a solonoid. they won't affect your engine vacuum cause just the solonoid is holding the pressure in the lines. all you do is pump your brakes up a few time, hold the pedal down and then push the button then you can take you foot off the brake pedal and as long as you keep button down your front brakes are locked

88workcar · 12-31-2002, 09:13 AM

289, glad to see your still in it, hope he stays stait. If you have not all ready had your tranny built I know where an AOD is. 2 converters 35 and 5000, line loc, skatter shield, C-4 gear ratio, built with all good parts and for cheap. PM me if you want it.

Mustang_289 · 12-31-2002, 10:17 AM

I've got mustang in my blood since my teenage years - now my son's got it...

I forgot to mention we currently have a 5-speed tranny - not sure if it even makes sense for a line-lock with 5-speeds.

12-31-2002, 12:34 PM

It definitely makes sense to have a line lock with a 5 speed tranny. That way you don't have to powerbreak during your burnout at the track and put excessive wear on your rear breaks.

88workcar · 12-31-2002, 05:10 PM

OMG I am stupid, I ment transbrake

ultraflo · 12-31-2002, 08:43 PM

A line lock is a very nice item to have if you frequent the dragstrip... (1) you don't have to heel-toe the brake and gas pedals to do your burnout (extending the life of your rear brakes) & (2) if you've ever had problems with rolling out past the beams, you can lock your car solidly in place on the starting line... just be sure to time your release of the line lock button with your launch properly, lol.

Here's how I set mine up...

Mustang_289 · 01-01-2003, 08:44 AM

What's a good line-lock to get and typical price? I'm sure they're just like every other part many different vendors.

ultraflo · 01-01-2003, 01:15 PM

$109.95 + shipping. Summit Racing p/n HUU-1745000

They also sell an install kit (p/n SUM-G3904) for $27.39, but I just made a trip to the local parts store, and ended up spending less. The kit is universal, so I imagine there's stuff in there that you won't end up using.

dragstang86 · 01-01-2003, 05:10 PM

I have a line lock in my car and it works but it doesnt work great...I think its because of the power brakes. I cant get a real hard pedal by pumping them up. The tires still slowly creep forward on me while doing a burnout. The RF tire does more than the LF so the car wants to do a donut. So im just gonna get rid of the power brakes and install the manual brake conversion kit. Are there any cons to doing this on a daily driver? I like the feel of the manual brakes on my race car but it has all wilwood brakes on it and the car really cant be compared to my 90lx being that the only factory components on it are the roof, quarters, and tail lights.

12-31-2002, 08:06 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Line-locks ?? What are your thoughts on using line-locks in an 88GT? My son is talking about installing one for the track. I've heard some things about line-locks affecting the powerboost of the brakes to the point with a hi-performance motor drawing lots of vacuam.

12-31-2002, 09:04 AM	#2
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	ling lock hold the pressure to the front brakes with a solonoid. they won't affect your engine vacuum cause just the solonoid is holding the pressure in the lines. all you do is pump your brakes up a few time, hold the pedal down and then push the button then you can take you foot off the brake pedal and as long as you keep button down your front brakes are locked __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

12-31-2002, 09:13 AM	#3
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	289, glad to see your still in it, hope he stays stait. If you have not all ready had your tranny built I know where an AOD is. 2 converters 35 and 5000, line loc, skatter shield, C-4 gear ratio, built with all good parts and for cheap. PM me if you want it. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

12-31-2002, 12:34 PM	#5
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	line locks? It definitely makes sense to have a line lock with a 5 speed tranny. That way you don't have to powerbreak during your burnout at the track and put excessive wear on your rear breaks.

12-31-2002, 05:10 PM	#6
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	OMG I am stupid, I ment transbrake __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

12-31-2002, 10:17 AM	#4
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	I've got mustang in my blood since my teenage years - now my son's got it... I forgot to mention we currently have a 5-speed tranny - not sure if it even makes sense for a line-lock with 5-speeds.

12-31-2002, 08:43 PM	#7
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	A line lock is a very nice item to have if you frequent the dragstrip... (1) you don't have to heel-toe the brake and gas pedals to do your burnout (extending the life of your rear brakes) & (2) if you've ever had problems with rolling out past the beams, you can lock your car solidly in place on the starting line... just be sure to time your release of the line lock button with your launch properly, lol. Here's how I set mine up... __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

01-01-2003, 08:44 AM	#8
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	What's a good line-lock to get and typical price? I'm sure they're just like every other part many different vendors.

01-01-2003, 01:15 PM	#9
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Hurst Roll Control/Line Lock $109.95 + shipping. Summit Racing p/n HUU-1745000 They also sell an install kit (p/n SUM-G3904) for $27.39, but I just made a trip to the local parts store, and ended up spending less. The kit is universal, so I imagine there's stuff in there that you won't end up using. __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

01-01-2003, 05:10 PM	#10
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	I have a line lock in my car and it works but it doesnt work great...I think its because of the power brakes. I cant get a real hard pedal by pumping them up. The tires still slowly creep forward on me while doing a burnout. The RF tire does more than the LF so the car wants to do a donut. So im just gonna get rid of the power brakes and install the manual brake conversion kit. Are there any cons to doing this on a daily driver? I like the feel of the manual brakes on my race car but it has all wilwood brakes on it and the car really cant be compared to my 90lx being that the only factory components on it are the roof, quarters, and tail lights. __________________ 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

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
255 LPH pump...return line pressure too high...ideas??	84LX89GT	Windsor Power	1	05-12-2003 07:31 PM
Line Locks	NOSstang08690	Modular Madness	2	02-19-2003 11:57 PM
Line lock question-which line goes to front brakes	Stang_ROTY	Windsor Power	1	05-20-2002 03:53 PM
Line Locks?	bcinyuz	Windsor Power	1	06-10-2001 10:48 PM
Line Locks???	BowTie Eater 5 Liter	Windsor Power	5	05-21-2001 11:09 PM