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Posted by 93NotchbackLX (Member # 12122) on :
 
[burnout] [burnout] [burnout] [burnout]
what upgrade woulkd i use to increase my launch because right now im so lite i squeal my tires off the line!
 
Posted by rollin5ive0 (Member # 8592) on :
 
well.......lowering springs, lca's,uca's, sticky tires, and adj shocks/struts, some basic good foundation for the chassis....practice, lots of practice... [patriot]
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by rollin5ive0:
well.......lowering springs, lca's,uca's, sticky tires, and adj shocks/struts, some basic good foundation for the chassis....practice, lots of practice... [patriot]
Lowering springs are not good for drag racing.


OP: Stock fox body springs in the rear, Strange 10 way shocks, and a kit from these guys: http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/
 
Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on :
 
Get a line lock.... duh [Razz]
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93NotchbackLX:
right now im so lite i squeal my tires off the line!
it has nothing to do with weight. it has to do with your crappy street tires

mickey thompson et street radials, and then you can launch at 3000 with no burnout and still hook and go
 
Posted by 93NotchbackLX (Member # 12122) on :
 
well just bought some eibach pro springs today so im gonna install them and see how my handling improves. But your saying i wont feeling a launch improvment from my springs? and i really thought my wieght was a factor.. interesting. Thanks as always
 
Posted by Y2K 281 (Member # 10132) on :
 
Stock springs (cut if you want lower), tubular LCA's, adjustable uppers (preferably relocated like the baseline pro launch, adjustable shocks, mickeys or Hoosiers.
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
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Originally posted by 93NotchbackLX:
But your saying i wont feeling a launch improvment from my springs? and i really thought my wieght was a factor..
the heaviest 5.0 is still light in comparison to EVERYTHING else

i have owned 2900 lb coupes, to 4600 lb convertibles

im thinking you might have never been to a dragstrip yet ?

your first 60' is on the ET slip, and is the indicator of traction

a decent sixty is under 2.0

a good sixty is about 1.8-1.9

a typical sixty on ANY street tire is 2.2-2.5

and every tenth of 60 you cut...is worth 2 tenths ET

so.....simply adding tires can realistically make you feel like you added 100 horsepower.....

100 hp = 1 second

trust me on this.....ive thumped on plenty of unsuspecting high dollar cars with a stock 5.0 and 4.10's with a 100 shot and mickeys
 
Posted by lxhatch5.0 (Member # 6319) on :
 
^^^^ Listen too UNCLE BOB he seems too know his shitt real good.

I have the Pro Eibachs and they dnt help squat, if i were to do it again i'd just cut some coils on the stock springs and get 4 banger front srpings on some stiff shocks. Like LAKEWOODS. Get urself sticky tires and 3.73s maybe a jugg and ull be running real healthy [burnout] [burnout]
 
Posted by 93NotchbackLX (Member # 12122) on :
 
shit guys thank you. and nitrous bob you know your shit! thanks i did get my lowering springs installed last night and i noticed just a small small difference in my launch. im definantly gonna get me some 3.73 and some wider stickier rear tires
 
Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by nitrous_bob:
quote:
Originally posted by 93NotchbackLX:
right now im so lite i squeal my tires off the line!
it has nothing to do with weight. it has to do with your crappy street tires

mickey thompson et street radials, and then you can launch at 3000 with no burnout and still hook and go
Exactly, listen to your Uncle BoB,he tells you true.
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
the funny thing is..... i prolly could be some of yous uncle

ive played this 5.0 game since 1990, i just know what ive wasted money on....and what works for sure

a side note on 3.73's tho

go big or stay home... i'll only use 4.10's

the mileage per gallon is nothing when comparing the 2, but the effects are HUGE

a stock 3.73 car CANNOT lift the tires with a slick
but a stock 4.10 car will yank 6"

most of the stories you hear about 4.10's are 100% false

if your willing to go 3.73...just go 1 better

4.10 is the ultimate street gear, 4.30 is too much on stock motor then you WILL run out of RPM in the 1/4
 




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