Which torque arm
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Which torque arm I'm looking for a good torque arm for my setup that uses the stock front mounting point.Which one would you suggest?
Here is the setup,Stock motor w/cam pushing 370hp/370tq.
Installing Ram 6130/402 clutch and Strange 12 bolt with 3.73 gears and running Nitto's.Will like to put torque arm in at Same time as rearend.
Here is the setup,Stock motor w/cam pushing 370hp/370tq.
Installing Ram 6130/402 clutch and Strange 12 bolt with 3.73 gears and running Nitto's.Will like to put torque arm in at Same time as rearend.
Re: Which torque arm I would give LG Motorsports a call.
The G2 Torque Arm cured so many of my hop, dive and traction problems.
It's not the cheapest one out there, but's a direct bolt-in and it works.
The G2 Torque Arm cured so many of my hop, dive and traction problems.
It's not the cheapest one out there, but's a direct bolt-in and it works.
Re: Which torque arm I have the LG Motorsports T/A also. Hard to argue against my 60' times <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
It did require some slight modification to fit my Moser 12-bolt though, I had to cut off a little bit of the mounting flanges, just past the rear mounting bolt holes, so that it would slide all the way back onto the housing. Nothing major.
Tony
<small>[ June 03, 2002, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: Nine Ball ]</small>
It did require some slight modification to fit my Moser 12-bolt though, I had to cut off a little bit of the mounting flanges, just past the rear mounting bolt holes, so that it would slide all the way back onto the housing. Nothing major.
Tony
<small>[ June 03, 2002, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: Nine Ball ]</small>
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Re: Which torque arm I still use the stock torque arm....I havent seen any reason to upgrade.
Unless your in the 10's, there are better places to spend your money. (IMO)
Unless your in the 10's, there are better places to spend your money. (IMO)
Re: Which torque arm John, A4 cars don't shock the drivetrain as much as an M6. Your stock 10-bolt for example. I bent my stock torque arm to **** on a weak 1.6X 60' time. That was only in the low 11s...
Tony
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Re: Which torque arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Nine Ball:
<strong>John, A4 cars don't shock the drivetrain as much as an M6. Your stock 10-bolt for example. I bent my stock torque arm to **** on a weak 1.6X 60' time. That was only in the low 11s...
Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm sure you're mounting holes at the rear were egged as well. Mine mounting holes soo egged out that the rearmost one ripped out...glad I caught it before it completely let go <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Then I tried a chassis engineering arm and broke that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> ...Now I have a Spohn RACE arm on order <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong>John, A4 cars don't shock the drivetrain as much as an M6. Your stock 10-bolt for example. I bent my stock torque arm to **** on a weak 1.6X 60' time. That was only in the low 11s...
Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm sure you're mounting holes at the rear were egged as well. Mine mounting holes soo egged out that the rearmost one ripped out...glad I caught it before it completely let go <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Then I tried a chassis engineering arm and broke that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> ...Now I have a Spohn RACE arm on order <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Verdad Gallardo Re: Which torque arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Slowhawk:
<strong>I just looked at there site.$500 is a little steep and I noticed it is not adjustable.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would still give a shout to Lou and ask him about it and adjustability.
On some designs, adjustability is necessary. But, as Tony has proven, it's really not with the proper design and leverage.
<strong>I just looked at there site.$500 is a little steep and I noticed it is not adjustable.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would still give a shout to Lou and ask him about it and adjustability.
On some designs, adjustability is necessary. But, as Tony has proven, it's really not with the proper design and leverage.
Re: Which torque arm Fireball, GlennM6Z28 broke one of those high dollar Spohn units on a road course during severe wheel hop. It broke at the slip joint.
It was repaired and he then ran over some road debris and it caught on the torque arm cross member and ripped it right out of the floor pan.
He now has a G2 and his wheel hop has been eliminated.
FYI
<small>[ June 03, 2002, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: mitchntx ]</small>
It was repaired and he then ran over some road debris and it caught on the torque arm cross member and ripped it right out of the floor pan.
He now has a G2 and his wheel hop has been eliminated.
FYI
<small>[ June 03, 2002, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: mitchntx ]</small>
Re: Which torque arm This is a good discussion. I just ordered the BMR trakpak.
Reason: I pulled my rearend to do a gear change sunday and while it was out I decided it would be a good time to change the torque arm bushing to a poly. After getting the old bushing out and attempting to install the poly I found that the bushing housing was bent. SO after much thought..
2.73 gear= 1.61 60ft times
3.73 gear that I'm in the process of putting in.
= hopefully 1.40'sto 1.50's 60 ft.
I figured I better install something a little better than a poly mount.
I chose BMR trakpak because it looks like a quality peice, moves the mounting point off the transmission, and Stealth has 10% off. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Reason: I pulled my rearend to do a gear change sunday and while it was out I decided it would be a good time to change the torque arm bushing to a poly. After getting the old bushing out and attempting to install the poly I found that the bushing housing was bent. SO after much thought..
2.73 gear= 1.61 60ft times
3.73 gear that I'm in the process of putting in.
= hopefully 1.40'sto 1.50's 60 ft.
I figured I better install something a little better than a poly mount.
I chose BMR trakpak because it looks like a quality peice, moves the mounting point off the transmission, and Stealth has 10% off. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Which torque arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by LG Motorsports:
<strong>Hey,
Special deal for this thread only!!!
15% off the Torque arm, if you buy this week!!!
How's that.
From
Lou Gigliotti LG Motorsports
972-272-7753</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn it I just spent my money shopping. <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
<strong>Hey,
Special deal for this thread only!!!
15% off the Torque arm, if you buy this week!!!
How's that.
From
Lou Gigliotti LG Motorsports
972-272-7753</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn it I just spent my money shopping. <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
Re: Which torque arm Adjustables aren't "all that". I've seen quite a few of them bust at that adjustable link. The only real reason to adjust your torque arm is if your suspension is out of wack. I can tell you that tires alone are far more important than pinion angle on our F-bodies.
Most of the adjustables that I've helped install ended up having the exact same pinion angle as the stock torque arm, which is just about perfect. So, why have it adjustable?
Tony
Most of the adjustables that I've helped install ended up having the exact same pinion angle as the stock torque arm, which is just about perfect. So, why have it adjustable?
Tony
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Re: Which torque arm It's kind of funny.I read Tony's home page often to find what works. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I figure he broke everything that isn't strong enough.
Tony,does this exclusive torque arm mount come with the torque arm?I also notice you run adjustable lower control arms,would this adjust pinion angle too?
Thanks
Don
Tony,does this exclusive torque arm mount come with the torque arm?I also notice you run adjustable lower control arms,would this adjust pinion angle too?
Thanks
Don
