All mods done ... "Quest for Better ET's & 60's .. Rear DA Coil Overs, 2-Step & LL"
04-08-2012, 06:06 PM
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All mods done ... "Quest for Better ET's & 60's .. Rear DA Coil Overs, 2-Step & LL" All the goodies ready to go ...
Central Racing Parts (CRP): Strange S5084 Double Adjustable 82-02 F-body Rear Coil Over Shocks with SP14175 Hypercoil 14" x 175# Coil Over Springs & S1409 Spring Seat Bearing Kit with S1413 Spring Seat Adjuster Wrench
SJM Manufacturing: 98-02 F-Body Front Mount LL Kit
Autoplicity: MSD 8733 LS1 2-Step
Emblem Pros: 1997 - 2002 Manual Transmission F-Body Ashtray Switchplate (3 on/off, 1 momentary)
Starting point ... stock 81k mile shocks/springs with "hose mod"
Nothing better for lifting the rear ... motorcycle jack!
Mounts came bare ... coated with POR-15 left over from the S60.
Done ... !
Closeup of the installed two-bolt mount.
Central Racing Parts (CRP): Strange S5084 Double Adjustable 82-02 F-body Rear Coil Over Shocks with SP14175 Hypercoil 14" x 175# Coil Over Springs & S1409 Spring Seat Bearing Kit with S1413 Spring Seat Adjuster Wrench
SJM Manufacturing: 98-02 F-Body Front Mount LL Kit
Autoplicity: MSD 8733 LS1 2-Step
Emblem Pros: 1997 - 2002 Manual Transmission F-Body Ashtray Switchplate (3 on/off, 1 momentary)
Starting point ... stock 81k mile shocks/springs with "hose mod"
Nothing better for lifting the rear ... motorcycle jack!
Mounts came bare ... coated with POR-15 left over from the S60.
Done ... !
Closeup of the installed two-bolt mount.
Last edited by BrianSF-GA; 08-21-2012 at 08:38 AM. Reason: Added info
04-09-2012, 07:19 AM
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I will post my results once I get the rest of the thread's mods done and get it back to the track.
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04-09-2012, 09:35 AM
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Damn bro I have watched the evolution of your car for a year or more now and I will say it looks damn good in your signature picture! The numbers are stout too all motor!
Are you running 26x10's? I personally like 28x10.50's myself for the contact patch, but the double adjustable shocks really help with getting the car to hook every single time. I love my Afco double adjustables.
Are you running 26x10's? I personally like 28x10.50's myself for the contact patch, but the double adjustable shocks really help with getting the car to hook every single time. I love my Afco double adjustables.
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04-09-2012, 10:16 AM
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Strange's transverse mounts are very similar to the MWC style. We offer different styles for different rearends and different widths depending on what shock you have. If you order the coil-over conversion from MWC we may ship our parts or the full kit like this from Strange. Either way it is a great setup, very affordable, and easy to install. If you are looking for Strange or Afco shock packages MWC has the best deal you will find, and all the correct install accessories.
04-09-2012, 10:22 AM
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Damn bro I have watched the evolution of your car for a year or more now and I will say it looks damn good in your signature picture! The numbers are stout too all motor!
Are you running 26x10's? I personally like 28x10.50's myself for the contact patch, but the double adjustable shocks really help with getting the car to hook every single time. I love my Afco double adjustables.
Are you running 26x10's? I personally like 28x10.50's myself for the contact patch, but the double adjustable shocks really help with getting the car to hook every single time. I love my Afco double adjustables.
Actually, I am running 27x11.5 QTP's ... virtually the same width as a 28x10.5 ET Drag (TW=10" & SW=11.6" on 10" wheel). I wasn't planning to go to the 28" ET Drag until I needed to with the 4.10's.
04-09-2012, 10:24 AM
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Strange's transverse mounts are very similar to the MWC style. We offer different styles for different rearends and different widths depending on what shock you have. If you order the coil-over conversion from MWC we may ship our parts or the full kit like this from Strange. Either way it is a great setup, very affordable, and easy to install. If you are looking for Strange or Afco shock packages MWC has the best deal you will find, and all the correct install accessories.
04-09-2012, 12:50 PM
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Thanks ... it's coming along well. You have quite a stout running car too ... you are already well into the 6's/10's ... I just want to get into the 6's/10's NA.
Actually, I am running 27x11.5 QTP's ... virtually the same width as a 28x10.5 ET Drag (TW=10" & SW=11.6" on 10" wheel). I wasn't planning to go to the 28" ET Drag until I needed to with the 4.10's.
Actually, I am running 27x11.5 QTP's ... virtually the same width as a 28x10.5 ET Drag (TW=10" & SW=11.6" on 10" wheel). I wasn't planning to go to the 28" ET Drag until I needed to with the 4.10's.
That 27x11.5 will do you just fine especially along with the shocks. I think you will really like them.
I'm sure MWC will give you a good baseline to go from and what to do if and when you encounter a spin, dead hook, or wheel hop.
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I appreciate your compliments, I wish I had the horsepower your car has gosh I would love that! Mine made 405 and 350 to the rear wheels and I'd think yours would do 475/440 through an auto that's a big jump! I'd be in heaven!
That 27x11.5 will do you just fine especially along with the shocks. I think you will really like them.
I'm sure MWC will give you a good baseline to go from and what to do if and when you encounter a spin, dead hook, or wheel hop.
That 27x11.5 will do you just fine especially along with the shocks. I think you will really like them.
I'm sure MWC will give you a good baseline to go from and what to do if and when you encounter a spin, dead hook, or wheel hop.
By the way, Strange gave me a baseline and the shocks came from Carl at CRP. Like my S60, he has had the best prices delivered to my door!
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04-09-2012, 09:49 PM
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Car weighs 3,380 with no weight reduction, but I took out the rear seats to install the coil overs and I plan to leave them out. The only other weight changes will be a 6-point roll bar and bellhousing next year. Everything else will remain.
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The coil overs are in and I dropped it from its stands for a quick ride ...
Before the coil over install.
After the coil over install and some adjusting. I dropped it about an inch which matched the front height.
Before the coil over install.
After the coil over install and some adjusting. I dropped it about an inch which matched the front height.
