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What 60ft/power/weight do wheelstands become a problem? SYA bars?

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Old 11-12-2017, 10:22 PM
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About to make a bunch of changes over the winter and wondering if I need SYA bars and/or limiters yet.

Currently 7.16@95, 1.52 60ft. 3450RW, Cam only BTR S4, 3.42, SS4000, viking DA's

Winter mods - MWC Fab 9, Alum Ctr w/4.10 spool, Strange race brakes x 4, MWC Kmember and lower arms, !ABS, MWC bumper support x 2, battery relocate, VFN pin-on hood

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i would get travel limiters
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With proper suspension tuning and shocks, you won't have issues with that for quite some time. Most cars in the sub 1000whp range can be tamed with just shock rebound control in the front. Above that, limiters can be used to be controllable and predictable
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Sya bars in my opinion are almost always a good Idea for various reasons such as low hanging headers, oil pans ect as far as limiters we look at them as a band aid most of the time wheelies can be controlled with proper shock settings or power management
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The SYA bars are good insurance! Here is the deal anyone can miss a tune up or forget something like a shock setting adjustment when getting ready to make a pass. Also something can happen that is not expected. Every track surface reacts differently at any given time of the day when you are racing at it so for the most part you are changing the setup as well.

​​​​​​I have done my fair share of sub 1.30 60 ft launches some on the back tires and only put down around 500 HP to the wheels when using nitrous. Even survived a unplanned 285 foot wheel stand. Go ahead and get them and put them on when you install the new K member then it is done!!

Good luck have fun and be safe..

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I didn’t see where you mentioned a drag bar on the rearend. That combined with DA shocks will take you pretty far before bars may be needed.
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I missed listing it. Drag bar ordered along with all other winter mods listed. I'm stoked!



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