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Re: Best handling classic Mopar platform? [Re: MRGTX] #2487343
04/24/18 03:59 PM
04/24/18 03:59 PM
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Mopar Mitch Offline
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For the PRO-TOURING scene, IMO, its more "artwork/design" rather than performance... and image rather than proven function.

I'd lean towards a B-body (any year) for comfort (front and rear seating room, trunk storage space, longer wheelbase, etc).

Properly modified stock suspension setups will almost always out-perform the expensive and radical non-stock setups (ie: coil springs, 4-links, etc).


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Re: Best handling classic Mopar platform? [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2489905
04/30/18 11:41 AM
04/30/18 11:41 AM
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There is nothing wrong with factory style suspension when it comes to handling, Hotchkis sells practically a bolt-in kit, fully-tuned for 68-70 B-Body Mopars. This test proves you can make these cars handle, when the Hotchkis 70' Satellite runs the test track one-second faster than a BMW M3 on identical tires. Don't try this with a factory Hemi car on polyglas tires.



The difference with a simple TVS system (sway bars / leaf springs / UCA) and tires on an A-body. (.62g's to .85g's):


Last edited by Sweet5ltr; 04/30/18 01:06 PM.

1969 Plymouth Road Runner (440 w/ Boost! RIP) now a low-deck 470 with hotchkis suspension, nascar boom tube exhaust, & big brakes.
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