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Old 11-05-2017, 12:50 PM
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Default Drag bar recommendations...

I need a drag bar bad. I have an 8pt cage and subframes and still twistin' a 1.39 60'. Opinions and your 60' times.
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Its dirty but you get the idea.

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I run a BMR, been a best of 1.399.
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Umi, 1.29.
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Umi, 1.29.
I went 1.27 with my UMI. If I was buying new tho it would be a lightweight chromoly unit tho. The UMI is a fat bitch.
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I got the mid west chassis one but I haven't put it to use yet. Nice piece though
Old 11-06-2017, 12:16 PM
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I'm running the TRZ one fits great and has done good so far, I have only went to the track once since the install and was working on adjusting the shocks, only getting 3 runs doesn't help. but the best i got was a 1.7 it went strait tho lol


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Who do madman recommend ? I've seen his cars go 1.1X 60ft like clockwork and be straight as a arrow.
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TRZ bar is pretty trick. Midwest Chassis bar is super light. I know the LTX Shootout classes don't consider either of those "factory style" though (no bushings) so careful on that. BMR bar is now hallow so it's lighter than UMI.
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Mine is home-made been 1.20 60 @ 3330 lbs
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^^^^^Nice
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That is a nice setup chevelledave, especially for a home-made piece.

Our bolt in ARB is still streetable and has been proven well into the 1.1x 60' range on multiple applications.

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Thanks guy wanted something I could remove if needed and all moly ..I used 3/4 moly heims for the bearing .. which I can swap out if one starts to fail ..the car is a N/A 565 with a 4150 carb and weighs in at a svelt 3330 lbs...

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It looks well built and like it works well.
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Originally Posted by Tuskyz28
Who do madman recommend ? I've seen his cars go 1.1X 60ft like clockwork and be straight as a arrow.
I PMed him..."MWC or BMR"

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Madman knows his stuff!! I would go with his recommendations.
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I appreciate the order, can't wait to see the results.
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Chevelledave, What is the size and wall thickness on that tube for the drag bar?
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I believe it is 1 1/4 .120 wall
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TRZ 1.28 at 3,380



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