considering a short torque arm..
09-08-2009, 11:44 AM
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considering a short torque arm.. So I've basically moved my camaro from an autox/spectator drags oriented vehicle to be primarily run in specator drags. I've realized that the best setup to have is almost turning the car into a circle track prostock car. Though in the spec drags there are rules against doing so. The autox setup was an awesome starting point.. but now I'm trying to really squeeze what I can out of the vehicle to keep the tires planted really well in the left turn.
To define what happens in spectator drags.. I need to launch from an embankment on a really poor surface and then beat the car next to me in 1 lap around the short oval track. I brake very slightly (on occasion) going into the 3rd turn. Most of the time I've got the gas pedal pretty close to the floor.
From what I've read is that the short arm will improve launching and corner exit traction over the long arm, but the short arm will cause me to lose some braking power on the rear axle and get some wheel hop. The most braking I do is after crossing the finish line. Is there anything else I should be alarmed about over the short arm?
Now my problem is I already have 2 pt subframes welded on the car. What are my options with the tunnel brace mounting? What are the drawbacks about the tunnel brace mounted to the bottom of the chassis compared to if I mounted it to a 3 pt subframe cross brace? I've heard about issues with floorboard strength and possible increase in noise (which I don't mind too much)
To define what happens in spectator drags.. I need to launch from an embankment on a really poor surface and then beat the car next to me in 1 lap around the short oval track. I brake very slightly (on occasion) going into the 3rd turn. Most of the time I've got the gas pedal pretty close to the floor.
From what I've read is that the short arm will improve launching and corner exit traction over the long arm, but the short arm will cause me to lose some braking power on the rear axle and get some wheel hop. The most braking I do is after crossing the finish line. Is there anything else I should be alarmed about over the short arm?
Now my problem is I already have 2 pt subframes welded on the car. What are my options with the tunnel brace mounting? What are the drawbacks about the tunnel brace mounted to the bottom of the chassis compared to if I mounted it to a 3 pt subframe cross brace? I've heard about issues with floorboard strength and possible increase in noise (which I don't mind too much)
09-08-2009, 12:01 PM
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So I've basically moved my camaro from an autox/spectator drags oriented vehicle to be primarily run in specator drags. I've realized that the best setup to have is almost turning the car into a circle track prostock car. Though in the spec drags there are rules against doing so. The autox setup was an awesome starting point.. but now I'm trying to really squeeze what I can out of the vehicle to keep the tires planted really well in the left turn.
To define what happens in spectator drags.. I need to launch from an embankment on a really poor surface and then beat the car next to me in 1 lap around the short oval track. I brake very slightly (on occasion) going into the 3rd turn. Most of the time I've got the gas pedal pretty close to the floor.
From what I've read is that the short arm will improve launching and corner exit traction over the long arm, but the short arm will cause me to lose some braking power on the rear axle and get some wheel hop. The most braking I do is after crossing the finish line. Is there anything else I should be alarmed about over the short arm?
Now my problem is I already have 2 pt subframes welded on the car. What are my options with the tunnel brace mounting? What are the drawbacks about the tunnel brace mounted to the bottom of the chassis compared to if I mounted it to a 3 pt subframe cross brace? I've heard about issues with floorboard strength and possible increase in noise (which I don't mind too much)
To define what happens in spectator drags.. I need to launch from an embankment on a really poor surface and then beat the car next to me in 1 lap around the short oval track. I brake very slightly (on occasion) going into the 3rd turn. Most of the time I've got the gas pedal pretty close to the floor.
From what I've read is that the short arm will improve launching and corner exit traction over the long arm, but the short arm will cause me to lose some braking power on the rear axle and get some wheel hop. The most braking I do is after crossing the finish line. Is there anything else I should be alarmed about over the short arm?
Now my problem is I already have 2 pt subframes welded on the car. What are my options with the tunnel brace mounting? What are the drawbacks about the tunnel brace mounted to the bottom of the chassis compared to if I mounted it to a 3 pt subframe cross brace? I've heard about issues with floorboard strength and possible increase in noise (which I don't mind too much)
09-08-2009, 02:20 PM
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Hello
I noticed that you are considering a tunnel mounted torque arm. And I just want to through this out there for you that UMI Performance has a few different versions to choose from. The options are what type of exhaust you are using. Depends on what type of cross member you use. Either DS loop on not we offer both. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...p57glmktinppg5
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help!
Thanks
Brad
I noticed that you are considering a tunnel mounted torque arm. And I just want to through this out there for you that UMI Performance has a few different versions to choose from. The options are what type of exhaust you are using. Depends on what type of cross member you use. Either DS loop on not we offer both. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...p57glmktinppg5
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help!
Thanks
Brad
09-11-2009, 09:38 AM
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I have kooks longtubes and catted y pipe. I often scrape going over this hump where you enter the track at seekonk speedway on the cats.. but I sorta just brush it off.
Where's all the road racers around here? Any input from the experienced guys?
Where's all the road racers around here? Any input from the experienced guys?
