buzz12586

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Right now the car has bone stock suspension and has gone 1.54 to the 60ft on a 255/50/16 MT. The only problem is that the track has to be perfect otherwise it doesn't want to hook up, it will hook for 20-30ft and then spin the tires. What suspension piece should I start with that will help the most. Some sort of list in order of importance would be nice.

BlackScreaminMachine

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First off, thats amazing that you have done that with what you have. BUT I am not suprised that you get a On/OFF Switch Approach and depending on track conditions (prep, weather, and staging) it can be a crap shoot.

IMO you have a good converter. I see no rear gear upgrade, or if you have something better then a 10 bolt. IF YOU DO NOT, then get that fixed 1st. Your rear should be whining line a bastard now.

IF considering a upgraded rear or one that is not blown to hell yet.

Deciding on Tire Choice.

Most like to blanket state Drag Radial and in most cases for a auto car I would agree but the Bias Ply slick gives you more of a "window" and that tire does recover as a DR does not.

As for suspension mods, here is a generic list, pick your sponors. Adj is better, and chomonly is better, as for tubular or boxed, its a toss up.

Starters:

Rear LCA's (relocation bracket is optional)
TQ Arm
TQ arm relocation trans cross member
Weld in SFC

Moderate:

Pan Hard Rod (for straight line it does help but not as much as it does for auto x)
Shocks (Adj. QA1/Strange/AFCO) (front and backs)
Front K Member and Lower A Arms (uppers heavier and not needed for dragging)

Extreme:

Rear Drag Bar (weld in), Recommended for Racy Street cars, I use UMI

Also consider weight reduction and weight relocation to help xfering the weight.

buzz12586

iTrader: (17)

Yes it is sitting right now because it blew up the 10bolt. I am getting a 10bolt with 3.73s from a friend for $200 to hold me over until my first time homebuyer tax credit comes back and I can buy a Dana 60. It has been delay after delay with buying the house otherwise I would already have the money back and the Dana 60 in my car.

So besides the rear what would you do?

ty_ty13

iTrader: (42)

it needs sub frame connectors first before it twists your **** up and pops a t-top... then i'd look into torque arm and sway bar/anti roll, then i'd look at rear lower control arms and shocks and an adjustable panhard bar.

you got lots of places to spend money so get ready...

buzz12586

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Thanks for the advice. I have everything priced out through UMI I just needed to know which order to do it in.

BlackScreaminMachine

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I added more.

buzz12586

iTrader: (17)

Yea I saw your edit. Guess its time to spend some money. lol

ty_ty13

iTrader: (42)

if i had known years ago what i knew now.... i would have never had a fast car.... i could/would be ******* rich and have a nice house.... lol