Shock setting for transbrake
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12/10/17 07:49 AM
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Ok finally get my new transmission this week , i hope 🤔. Nah should be good . Anyway what if any change in rear shock adjustment should i think about ? Currently footbrake no 2 step . I do run radials , 28x10.5r15 pro bracket radials @16 1/4psi . I have Viking Crusader rear shocks , dbl adjustment and radial valving . I have Caltracs . Shocks are 10 from softest compression and 5 from softest on extension I am hoping to get down towards a 1.45 sixty . Best currently is 1.47 with national event track prep , 1.48/.49 normally
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
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Re: Shock setting for transbrake
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12/10/17 10:39 PM
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CMcAllister
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As someone was known to say on here, "tighter is faster".
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Shock setting for transbrake
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12/10/17 11:23 PM
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As someone was known to say on here, "tighter is faster". huh ? 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
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Re: Shock setting for transbrake
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12/11/17 01:38 AM
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Kool thanks Dave . I only have 1 video of a launch in slomo .it does show some tyre sidewall wrinkle on the hit , so I will try some tighter ext I know all the still shots show wrinkle .
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
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Re: Shock setting for transbrake
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12/11/17 05:56 AM
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Thanks guys Rebel i think i might need more omph to go where you do. Dave , car seems happiest at this psi . I did start at 18.5 same as in Hoosier and et street radials i used to use . This new motor wanted the new Viking rears and lower pressure to hook up . So it will need some testng
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
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Re: Shock setting for transbrake
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12/11/17 06:47 PM
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thanks for the input guys
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
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