Is a Torque Arm Really Needed for Low HP Cars?
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Is a Torque Arm Really Needed for Low HP Cars?
My car is lowered and I'm going to be putting is a converter shortly (SY3500). I'm only going to be in the 320 to 330 whp range and I'm wondering if an adjustable torque arms would be beneficial or if I'm better off saving my money. When the converter goes in, I'm going to be putting in LCA w/relocation brackets, adjustable panhard rod and subframe connectors.
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Originally Posted by DUSTYWS6
My car is lowered and I'm going to be putting is a converter shortly (SY3500). I'm only going to be in the 320 to 330 whp range and I'm wondering if an adjustable torque arms would be beneficial or if I'm better off saving my money. When the converter goes in, I'm going to be putting in LCA w/relocation brackets, adjustable panhard rod and subframe connectors.
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Thanks!
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if youre that cheap
install converter first
add mods one by one until you get traction again.
in what order?
ask these guys!
when i had a 3400/2.0
i got away with only getting a poly trans mount ($25!)
now that i have a 4000/2.6
ill be watching these posts a little closer
install converter first
add mods one by one until you get traction again.
in what order?
ask these guys!
when i had a 3400/2.0
i got away with only getting a poly trans mount ($25!)
now that i have a 4000/2.6
ill be watching these posts a little closer
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Stick to your plan and do the torque arm last. The relocation brackets should kill any wheel hop. It seems the factory torque arm can take a good amount of abuse. Mine is still hanging in there but it does look slightly bent at the rear end housing.
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Originally Posted by speedo
I just put an Adj TQ arm on and I think it made it worse. Will findout next weekend when I take it to the track. My stocker was bent also.
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Originally Posted by speedo
I just put an Adj TQ arm on and I think it made it worse. Will findout next weekend when I take it to the track. My stocker was bent also.
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Originally Posted by ninobrn99
how do you adjust the pinion angle and what should you set it to? i installed my spohn TA, but havent set the pinion angle cause i didnt know how.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
i as well as many other auto guys have gone low 1.5s on the stock tq arm.