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Old 07-28-2003, 11:32 PM
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Default Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

Based on your guys experience how realsitcally will I hit 11's?
433rwhp 421 rwtq. 3560 raceweight, Moser 12 bolt with 4'11's, and 26 ET streets. M6...

My concern is my suspesion. Currently all I have are BMR subframes, LCA's and a panhard bar. Is that enough to get me there or do I need more?

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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

Front HALs are a must IMO. Maybe a better rear sway bar and some rear adjustable shocks also. Drag wheel skinnys help a lot too
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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

I would think with that power you should be able to hit 11s with the STOCK suspesion!
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Hhmm ok. Maybe Im just second guessing my self. I was able to hit 12.7's last year with 100 less HP and TQ....and without ET's or a 12 bolt.

The Hals, skinnies, bigger rear sway bar, etc etc will have to wait a little since money is tight now.

Lets see what happens!
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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

You should have no problems hitting 11's. I ran 11.60's with 395 HP with no hals and a stock rear swaybar. with that kind of HP 11's will be cake .. go out and have some fun
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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

well, i never said you had to get them really, just that they will help (60' better).
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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

well, i never said you had to get them really, just that they will help (60' better).
I get ya, I have not doubt all they can do it help.

This probably all wont go down for atleast another month but I will make sure to post back with results.

Thanks for the help guys!
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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

I had no problem running in the 11s with a 3600lb car and 400rwhp with the front swaybar still on - on a 90 degree day at 1400' elevation track. I did have rodlights/skinneys/ET streets. No doubt my 60's could be better with some suspension stuff but your car should be easily in the 11s in fair weather conditions..
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Default Re: Do I have enough suspension to hit 11's?

Stock suspension. Only thing I would consider is a Torque arm with -3 degrees pinion angle in it.
Everything else can stay bone stock.

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