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91 5.0
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Ive got a 5.0. I usually hook pretty well at the track on slicks, but on the street its a different story. What kinds of things can I buy to get the car to hook better. Also, I dont want to sacrifice too much cornering ability of the car. Thanks. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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Fast472Mach1
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lower control arms its all good....
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11.7@116 1.7 60ft. N/A
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Posts: 639 | From: Laguna West | Registered: Mar 2003
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Joshs Ford
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What about a couple of 100 lb. sand bags in the hatch area, this will not only make ur vehicle heavier, but make it so ur back tires can not spin as much.
Josh
Posts: 692 | From: San Ramon CA, | Registered: Jan 2002
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run et streets on the street
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Lower control arms, good shocks, a torque arm set up with the correct springs.
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73 Bronco EFI 351W
71 Chevy PU w/Vett LT1
Posts: 448 | From: Winters Ca. | Registered: Mar 2003
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91 5.0
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I dont really want to run ET streets. I want to run some regular drag radials. Im looking to do it all with suspension work.
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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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upper and lower control arms, adjustable shocks or coilovers if you want to go all out and if youre going all out you can pick up an anti-roll bar ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posts: 877 | From: Benicia | Registered: Nov 2002
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91 5.0
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what does a panhard bar and torque arm do?
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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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Fast472Mach1
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locates your rear so you dont get so much deflection
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11.7@116 1.7 60ft. N/A
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Posts: 639 | From: Laguna West | Registered: Mar 2003
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91 5.0
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deflection of what? Are those two things the same?
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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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BlackNGold
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A Panhard bar stops the rear axle from moving from left to right....A torque arm controls the axle rotation...
For best bang-for-buck,I would recommend a good set of lca's and adjustable uca's, so you can adjust your pinion angle for added traction at the track...
Anything else, like buying shocks and coil-overs, will be better no matter what...
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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The Nick
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Posi might help too.
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Fast, Cheap or Reliable. Pick two and live with it.
Posts: 1215 | From: The Delta | Registered: Dec 2002
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Luke87GT
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Nitto DR
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Stangless
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take off the front sway bar!!!!!!!!!!!!
"its only 4 bolts"
"i dont care if its only 2 bolts! its not coming off"
remember that dustin?? aww good times...
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Posts: 1209 | From: antioch | Registered: Oct 2002
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91 5.0
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lol
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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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