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Jan 12, 2010 | 03:37 PM

charlie97z28

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what times should i expect

in the middle of my build just wanted to get an idea of what times i might see bone stock except no cats and smog on street tires it ran 8.89(1/8) i'm putting a PTC 3500 stall, msd cap rotor and wires, 3.73, loud mouth, adjustable lca's and panhard, lowering spring, 275-40-17 m/t street radials i'm not sure if i'm doing headers yet or not kinda ran out of money but any info or suggestion on what the times may be or what to change will be appreciated. thanks!

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Jan 12, 2010 | 03:46 PM

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The gears, stall, exhaust, and drag radials combined could knock off close to a full second (in the 1/4) if you hook well enough.

The lowering springs might hurt you a bit though.

Jan 12, 2010 | 04:06 PM

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Yeah with headers included I could see about a full second in the 1/4. I have lowering springs on my car and eventhough they hinder the launching ability and weight transfer over a set of stock springs I still manage to cut 1.56 60's with them. Make sure to buy a set of LCA relocation brackets to correct geometry after you lower the car. I noticed better traction and control with them and for $60-$90 they are an absolute must have for a lowered car.

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Jan 12, 2010 | 07:35 PM

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Would LCA's help on a car with stock suspension?

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:41 PM

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Would LCA's help on a car with stock suspension?

It's probably one of those deals where you won't know unless you try them. There are multiple holes, so a little experimenting will need to be done.

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:47 PM

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Would LCA's help on a car with stock suspension?

I'm assuming you mean stock ride height? If so, yes. They will lower the rearward angle of the control arm which will force the tires to the ground harder. They are also good for getting rid of wheelhop on a stock height car. Now for handling you would be better off not bothering with them because in that case you want the control arm to be straight across instead of angled like you do for drag racing.