Should I buy an adjustable torque arm?
11-11-2006, 11:20 PM
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Should I buy an adjustable torque arm? My Formula is lowered with a ProKit and still makes around the stock level of power. I have a UMI adj. panhard, UMI single rodend LCAs, and the UMI three point subframe connectors. I always figured I'd upgrade most of the suspension before adding much power.
I'm considering buying the UMI tunnel mount torque arm before starting on engine mods or putting in a stall, but I'm wondering if there's any real point to it at this stage.
Any thoughts?
I'm considering buying the UMI tunnel mount torque arm before starting on engine mods or putting in a stall, but I'm wondering if there's any real point to it at this stage.
Any thoughts?
11-11-2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
car is looking great. i need to get the onmy car and fast.. But as far as an adjustable TA i say go for it. with the adj TA you can center your rear and adjsut the pinion angle
I have that same setup though, minus the torque arm and front A-arms.
11-11-2006, 11:49 PM
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If your car is lowered with the Pro-Kit your pinion angle is already out of whack and you should invest in an adjustable torque arm.
Contrary to what was posted above a TA does not center your rear.
Contrary to what was posted above a TA does not center your rear.
11-12-2006, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
If your car is lowered with the Pro-Kit your pinion angle is already out of whack and you should invest in an adjustable torque arm.
Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
Contrary to what was posted above a TA does not center your rear.
The panhard bar takes care of centering the rear...
11-12-2006, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Get Shorty
I also like the idea of moving the mount off of the transmission.
11-12-2006, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
If its for tail shaft housing, chances of you breaking that are slim to non existant.
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11-12-2006, 09:14 AM
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if you ever want the option of running a true dual exhaust setup, you'll want to stay away from the tunnel-mounted T.A., and stick with one that mounts at the tranny location. if you still want to get the mounting point off the tranny, then get the relocation kit that UMI (and maybe others) offers
read this thread, if you haven't already
read this thread, if you haven't already
11-12-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 02Z28LS1
if you ever want the option of running a true dual exhaust setup, you'll want to stay away from the tunnel-mounted T.A., and stick with one that mounts at the tranny location. if you still want to get the mounting point off the tranny, then get the relocation kit that UMI (and maybe others) offers
read this thread, if you haven't already
read this thread, if you haven't already
what TA will work for me then??? I have TDs here are some pics
11-12-2006, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
what TA will work for me then??? I have TDs here are some pics
Get Shorty, if you need any help choosing a torque arm feel free to send me a PM and I will be glad to help
As for the tail shaft failure, correct it isn't real common but does happen. We just had a customer with a LS1 automatic with 320 HP with a few bolt ons, not drag raced just snap the tail shaft on the highway. Also had a customer snap his on the dyno. The first thing to usually happen is the clamshell will bend or break first... usually
Hope that helps!
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11-14-2006, 11:26 AM
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what would cause the tailshaft to prematurely break? is it because the bar has been set up too tight? installation errors? what?
id like to get a tunnel mounted arm but it wont work with my future plans for the car...im on a tight budget and really cant afford a new tranny if mine breaks
id like to get a tunnel mounted arm but it wont work with my future plans for the car...im on a tight budget and really cant afford a new tranny if mine breaks