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Old 04-06-2006, 12:54 AM
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I finally have all of the stuff done to my car that I wanted to get done. The only questions I have are about what I need to do to launch the hell out of it. I have a Spec3 clutch, Denny's Nitrous ready d/s, Moser 9" (33 spline axles, Detroit tru Trac, 4.56's) UMI LCA's, UMI Panhard rod. I currently have lowering springs on it. What type of springs should I run at the track that are great for drag? I'm running stock shocks in the rear. Any ideas on switching those? Basically, I believe I have all the hardware ready, but I'm wondering about the other things. After the last few bitx and pieces, I think all I'll need is my slicks, and some wheels. Right? Any help would be greatly appreciated, guys. Thanks!

ps. Mods are in link in sig, if you're wondering what is done to the car, so you can formulate an answer.
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Did you install a adj. torque arm? Think this would help you launch.
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Originally Posted by 572ysc
Did you install a adj. torque arm? Think this would help you launch.
Not yet I didn't. Add that to the list I guess...lol
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You are DEFINATELY gonna need the adjustable torque arm.. You aren't gonna get very far with the stock piece of crap. You will need to set the pinion angle especially with a lowered car. You could put some of the cheaper 3-way adjustable competition engineering shocks on the rear.. Other than that, I would pull the front sway bar off. If you can change the springs that would help out alot also. Put some 28x10.5 slicks under it and give it hell!!
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Originally Posted by 1QuickT-A
You are DEFINATELY gonna need the adjustable torque arm.. You aren't gonna get very far with the stock piece of crap. You will need to set the pinion angle especially with a lowered car. You could put some of the cheaper 3-way adjustable competition engineering shocks on the rear.. Other than that, I would pull the front sway bar off. If you can change the springs that would help out alot also. Put some 28x10.5 slicks under it and give it hell!!

Anyone know which torque arm might be best for the Moser 9"?
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I run the BMR adj. with the relocation crossmember.
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Hey Jim, when ever you are ready give me a call and I will be glad to help you out

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Hey Jim, when ever you are ready give me a call and I will be glad to help you out

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Hey Ryan.....thats right! You guys make a Tq arm for our cars now. I will definitely be giving you a call soon about that and the brackets I asked you about the other night. I had to leave early b/c I got full on free beer and shrimp.
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Originally Posted by Nittany_marine
Hey Ryan.....thats right! You guys make a Tq arm for our cars now. I will definitely be giving you a call soon about that and the brackets I asked you about the other night. I had to leave early b/c I got full on free beer and shrimp.
Sounds great and yep we got any torque arm you need.

I was wondering where you guys went. I stuck around and enjoyed the free beer for awhile
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You will need new shocks in the rear, adjustable would be the best.
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Originally Posted by mvonada
You will need new shocks in the rear, adjustable would be the best.

Any recommendations on what type? What are some of you guys using?




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