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Buy viking or Afco #2338491
07/17/17 05:39 PM
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Undecided,which one of course afco or viking the latter less expensive.
9.90 #3375 big block ladder bar duster..
i dont see The car ever goin considerably in the 8's
1.36 sixty best now with worn out qa1 promastar singles
Make the decision for me lol

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338493
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Viking.


Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338567
07/17/17 07:45 PM
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Viking


2001 Dodge Dakota
408 All Motor
11.27 @ 117.83 mph
2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: Adobedude] #2338578
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Viking.

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338581
07/17/17 07:57 PM
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very happy with my Vikings

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338629
07/17/17 09:26 PM
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Take a look at the JRI 'Sportsman' double adjustables. I just put mine on My Duster and I'm interested in seeing how better they are from the single Koni's. They look 'cooler' at the minimum. Once I get enough laps I'll give a 'critique'.

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338631
07/17/17 09:28 PM
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Easy, Viking


The only Carbs I care about are under the hood!
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: Azzkikrcuda] #2338658
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Lol that simple 10-4

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Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338677
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As a very wise and deeply missed member preached: Buy the best shocks you can afford. Just make sure you buy shocks that are double adjustable, able to be revalved, and can be rebuilt.


69 GTX 68 Road Runner
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: JERICOGTX] #2338806
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thank you also I think that's what made it a little confusing for me I can afford afco's yet everyone is happy with Vikings I have no experience either way so thanks for all the replies

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: JERICOGTX] #2338819
07/18/17 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted By JERICOGTX
As a very wise and deeply missed member preached: Buy the best shocks you can afford. Just make sure you buy shocks that are double adjustable, able to be revalved, and can be rebuilt.


I would say the same thing.. buy the best you
can afford... and think ahead.. also remember
that the heavier the car the better the shock
you want
wave

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338846
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I'd get Afcos because in the future you have more options for service and valve changes. I guarantee a Viking wouldn't get my car down a track

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338952
07/18/17 11:35 AM
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Went with Viking on all 4 corners,Afco for the sliders & radiator.


HEMI-ITIS has no cure.
My condition is fully BLOWN!!
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338964
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I would get Afcos, hands down. Excellent product great support and can be rebuilt or revalved easily.


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"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2338981
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Of those choices I would buy Afco's


-Dustin
67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi
68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: JERICOGTX] #2339011
07/18/17 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted By JERICOGTX
As a very wise and deeply missed member preached: Buy the best shocks you can afford. Just make sure you buy shocks that are double adjustable, able to be revalved, and can be rebuilt.


Other than cost, do vikings fit the bill ?

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2339243
07/18/17 06:10 PM
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I bought Vikings and have no complaints, having said that I've never had decent shocks before so I have nothing to compare them to. They can be revalved pretty easily though.

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dodgeram1998] #2339276
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Afco, or check strange pricing.

Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: dthemi] #2339323
07/18/17 08:37 PM
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The front shock of choice for stock eliminator Mopars is Santuff.
That being said I ran DA Afcos on my A body and after having them revalved they worked great. My new car is getting Santuffs.


Real Men shift for themselves
Re: Buy viking or Afco [Re: varunner] #2339346
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Originally Posted By varunner
Originally Posted By JERICOGTX
As a very wise and deeply missed member preached: Buy the best shocks you can afford. Just make sure you buy shocks that are double adjustable, able to be revalved, and can be rebuilt.


Other than cost, do vikings fit the bill ?


It all depends on the amount of power you make.. if you
make bigger power you should be looking at better
shocks to control the car.. if its just a low power
set up you can go with a less pricey shock but that
can be iffy.. spend the money if you can.. they are
rebuild-able if you dont get the cheapest stuff
wave

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