Re: Shocks
[Re: madscientist]
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09/27/18 07:55 PM
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I can't think of a single reason to use SS springs and/or a pinion snubber. Ever. [/quote] While thier window of application has shrunk over the decades, to say "not ever" doesn't make sense to me. They still work WITHIN LIMITS, and combined with good enough shocks, the only change in performance would be the ET gains from a lighter wallet.
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Re: Shocks
[Re: gregsdart]
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09/27/18 08:15 PM
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I can't think of a single reason to use SS springs and/or a pinion snubber. Ever.
While thier window of application has shrunk over the decades, to say "not ever" doesn't make sense to me. They still work WITHIN LIMITS, and combined with good enough shocks, the only change in performance would be the ET gains from a lighter wallet. [/quote] Well said. I've many times "used what I had". Sure if you are buying parts not on hand then the choice might be different. Doug
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Re: Shocks
[Re: dvw]
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09/27/18 08:36 PM
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We've achieved low 1.5x 60 foot at 123mph with Rancho adjustables. They need to be set tight. Try about 15psi. I would think at 120mph you should be able to go low,1.60 high 1.50s. Make sure the shackle doesn't limit travel. You may need to be moved forward or made longer. Better yet switch to sliders. Make sure the shock is long enough so it doesn't limit travel. If it does add an extention to the mount. Shock angle at this stage of the game isn't really a factor. Go to you tube; "64 Dodge shock tuning" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjZDXBXRC9QDoug I went a 1.33 w/Rancho 90-10's ft and old 5-ways in the rear on #4...........
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Re: Shocks
[Re: Mac's Hemi 64]
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09/28/18 01:52 AM
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I wore out a set of rancho 5 ways then went to viking da shocks all the around with the more aggressive valving in the rear.Still and forever tuning.... with spit mono CTs.They have been consistent as I turn the power up.Adjustable boost is a wonderfull thing!
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Re: Shocks
[Re: Mac's Hemi 64]
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09/28/18 05:26 PM
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We had similar issues and went through Comp engineering shocks, Calvert's 5 ways - then 9 ways - AFCO Big gun D/A's and finally Menscer re-valved the AFCO's. Buying a good quality / rebuildable shock now, means you won't have to replace it when you step up (I really should listen to my own advice sometimes) Photo taken By Paul Green, Santa Pod UK Sept 6th 2018
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: Shocks
[Re: AndyF]
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09/29/18 08:14 AM
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Ahh....OK my bad, but that's how I started
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: Shocks
[Re: Tig]
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09/29/18 12:03 PM
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Cool pic. And no kids your ricer won't do that! That's what I tell my son about his Saabaru.
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Re: Shocks
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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09/30/18 01:48 PM
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If your front shocks are too short it will have a tendency to unload the rear.. you would like about 5" of travel on the fronts x 2; the amount of front suspension rise from the static ride height played a bigger part than I expected in getting my car to launch without unloading the rear tires after the hit.
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