TRACTION

ponypower · 01-31-2001, 05:13 AM

Ok, hoping for some help in the traction device arena.

who has tried what?
what works/doesn't work?

i'm running 26x8.5 slick
no front sway bar
torque arm
stock control arms
factory original shocks

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90 LX, LOTS OF EXPENSIVE TOYS, FRESHLY REBUILT THIS WINTER, RAN 13.10'S LAST SUMMER, LOOKING FOR 12.80'S THIS YEAR. THAT'S WITH AN AOD, DAILY DRIVEN
PonyPower
<A HREF="http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/ViewIt.cgi?http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?269" TARGET=_blank>1990
Mustang LX</A>

Jeff Chambers · 01-31-2001, 07:20 AM

The stock control arms are a real limitation. The rubber bushings are way too compliant. Get rid of them and use something like the Megabite Jrs or Factory Five arms. You don't say what gear you're running, but with the AOD I'd hope its at least a 4.10, preferrably a 4.30. You should be able to get your short time down between 1.60 and 1.70 with the 26x8.5 slick.

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Jeff Chambers
Trophy Stock #3
11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH
Chambers Racing Team

Jeff Chambers · 01-31-2001, 07:39 AM

The stock control arms are a real limitation. The rubber bushings are way too compliant. Get rid of them and use something like the Megabite Jrs or Factory Five arms. You don't say what gear you're running, but with the AOD I'd hope its at least a 4.10, preferrably a 4.30. You should be able to get your short time down between 1.60 and 1.70 with the 26x8.5 slick.

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Jeff Chambers
Trophy Stock #3
11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH
Chambers Racing Team

302man · 02-03-2001, 06:46 PM

I would look at your pinion snubber. If you are hitting it, remove it. I picked up .04 in my 60ft time by doing this. I like the southside lowers.

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302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

qwkcoupe · 02-14-2001, 01:27 AM

I use the Factory five http://factoryfive.com Upper/Lower combination (greasable, poly, tubular) and Slot Car Racing http://www.slotcarracing.com lower control arm brakets to lower the rear control arm for increased anti-squat. No quad shocks, no snubber, no wheel hop. I do use a rear sway bar. No 60' times, but my 3 & 4th gear tire spin went away.

01-31-2001, 05:13 AM	#1
ponypower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 206	TRACTION Ok, hoping for some help in the traction device arena. who has tried what? what works/doesn't work? i'm running 26x8.5 slick no front sway bar torque arm stock control arms factory original shocks ------------------ 90 LX, LOTS OF EXPENSIVE TOYS, FRESHLY REBUILT THIS WINTER, RAN 13.10'S LAST SUMMER, LOOKING FOR 12.80'S THIS YEAR. THAT'S WITH AN AOD, DAILY DRIVEN PonyPower <A HREF="http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/ViewIt.cgi?http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?269" TARGET=_blank>1990 Mustang LX</A>

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01-31-2001, 07:20 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	The stock control arms are a real limitation. The rubber bushings are way too compliant. Get rid of them and use something like the Megabite Jrs or Factory Five arms. You don't say what gear you're running, but with the AOD I'd hope its at least a 4.10, preferrably a 4.30. You should be able to get your short time down between 1.60 and 1.70 with the 26x8.5 slick. ------------------ Jeff Chambers Trophy Stock #3 11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH Chambers Racing Team

01-31-2001, 07:39 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	The stock control arms are a real limitation. The rubber bushings are way too compliant. Get rid of them and use something like the Megabite Jrs or Factory Five arms. You don't say what gear you're running, but with the AOD I'd hope its at least a 4.10, preferrably a 4.30. You should be able to get your short time down between 1.60 and 1.70 with the 26x8.5 slick. ------------------ Jeff Chambers Trophy Stock #3 11.97 Seconds / 114.5 MPH Chambers Racing Team

02-03-2001, 06:46 PM	#4
302man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 404	I would look at your pinion snubber. If you are hitting it, remove it. I picked up .04 in my 60ft time by doing this. I like the southside lowers. ------------------ 302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

02-14-2001, 01:27 AM	#5
qwkcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5	I use the Factory five http://factoryfive.com Upper/Lower combination (greasable, poly, tubular) and Slot Car Racing http://www.slotcarracing.com lower control arm brakets to lower the rear control arm for increased anti-squat. No quad shocks, no snubber, no wheel hop. I do use a rear sway bar. No 60' times, but my 3 & 4th gear tire spin went away.