Single Digit Club Running 9s or quicker? Damn!

suspension set up

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:55 PM
  #1  
ssfast99's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Default suspension set up

what are you guys using for the rear setup on a torque arm car. my springs are my main concern along with sway bar. cant do a drag bar because stupid me had the 9" powder coated already.
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:25 PM
  #2  
myws6istheshiznit's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
Default

im using all spohn suspension and im getting a spohn drag bar as soon as my buddy pays me for some parts!
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:51 AM
  #3  
ssfast99's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Default

are you following me, ill pay you later.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:09 PM
  #4  
fastlane02's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: Warren,IN
Default

you can still put the drag bar on. just dont weld it.

I'm running all spohn stuff under my car with 12 bolt
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 04:40 PM
  #5  
tektrans's Avatar
9 Second Club
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,377
Likes: 0
Default

I use dual rear airbags to stiffen up the rear. If you're concerned about your springs you may want to try them.
I also use the Spohn dragbar.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 05:22 PM
  #6  
rtk434's Avatar
8 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Bechtelsville, PA
Default

I run the spohn drag bar and stock springs on my car.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:22 PM
  #7  
RAGENZ28's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 1
From: Port Hueneme, CA
Default

I run a 150 pound 10" spring with an adjustable spring perches. If you had it powder coated so what, grind it off then repaint that spot. A car like yours built for drag racing, I would think would use dedicated drag designed parts.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 11:47 PM
  #8  
ssfast99's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Default

where did you get the springs from ^^^. the whole setup still uses a torque arm but has extensive suspension work done to it. i beleive it is the only S&W race car equipped 9" car running a true 4" exhaust all the way to the back of the car. i have never seen suspension like what my fabricator built for it. the spring is the last of the setup i need because i am going to try the drag bar until the new 6.6 high comp, solid roller, nitrous motor is done and will move to a bar setup from one of the sponsors that connect from the rear to the frame (forgot what they call it).

ragenz28 i have followed your car and love it, 40" is awesome. where in cali is port hueneme, are you going to LA INVASION?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:48 PM
  #9  
SlickVert's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,649
Likes: 0
From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Default

Call Madman!
All the fastest guys have.

Bob
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:00 PM
  #10  
RAGENZ28's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 1
From: Port Hueneme, CA
Default

Originally Posted by ssfast99
where did you get the springs from ^^^. the whole setup still uses a torque arm but has extensive suspension work done to it. i beleive it is the only S&W race car equipped 9" car running a true 4" exhaust all the way to the back of the car. i have never seen suspension like what my fabricator built for it. the spring is the last of the setup i need because i am going to try the drag bar until the new 6.6 high comp, solid roller, nitrous motor is done and will move to a bar setup from one of the sponsors that connect from the rear to the frame (forgot what they call it).

ragenz28 i have followed your car and love it, 40" is awesome. where in cali is port hueneme, are you going to LA INVASION?
Port hueneme is in ventura county off the beach, I am 1 hour north west of los angeles off the coast.

Whats the LA Invasion?????? and when is it I'll go.
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:00 PM
  #11  
ssfast99's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Default

look in the western forum for LA Invasion. it should be a sticky, only 150 cars max and we have the whole track to our selves. there should be some fast as hell cars going out. if you can make it i would love to check out your car.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/western-members/780750-la-invasion-memorial-day-we-got-track.html

Originally Posted by RAGENZ28
Port hueneme is in ventura county off the beach, I am 1 hour north west of los angeles off the coast.

Whats the LA Invasion?????? and when is it I'll go.
Reply
Old May 1, 2008 | 09:15 PM
  #12  
RAGENZ28's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 1
From: Port Hueneme, CA
Default

My car doesn't drive lol, but I'll look at the link. Might try to make the Saturday event to watch some racing =)

Last edited by RAGENZ28; May 1, 2008 at 09:21 PM.
Reply
Old May 5, 2008 | 10:41 PM
  #13  
RAGENZ28's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 1
From: Port Hueneme, CA
Default

I'll be at the monday event to watch the racing if you go.

Last edited by RAGENZ28; May 6, 2008 at 03:10 PM.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:42 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE