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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: mshred]
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08/15/10 07:17 PM
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Renton Washington
Triple Threat
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Not very long, only about half the season. Maybe 50 passes and 500 street miles.
Pinion angle should be a couple degrees nose down, about 2 I think. Always best to call them and ask. Their customer service is top notch.
-Dustin
67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi
68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: Triple Threat]
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08/16/10 08:42 AM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
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The same mono springs have been on mine for about 8 years.
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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: fishy340]
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08/16/10 01:25 PM
08/16/10 01:25 PM
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I have Cal-Tracs & 1" lower that stock height split momo's with a 1" relocation Doctor Diff kit to get 315 Drag Radials on the back of my 70 Challenger. I was told if you are going to run Caltrac's with any serious power then also add the split mono's. I have yet to test them out.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: fishy340]
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08/16/10 07:33 PM
08/16/10 07:33 PM
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Toronto
mshred
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Quote:
IT SAYS DO NOT USE W SS LEAF SPRINGS...NOT RECOMENDED! spend the $ and get the split leafs u wont be sorry.
I dont have SS springs, just stock 6cyl leafs...before the monos came out from calvert, thats what people were using i believe
thanks for all the opinions thus far...im surprised that you all have put so many years on your monos when calvert told me they will wear out very quickly...guess it depends on how many miles you drive?
ill have to look into the pinion angle thing when i call them i guess, as it might make a difference being that my car is a stick
thanks all for the suggestions and replies! has made my choice much easier thats for sure 
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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: mshred]
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08/17/10 12:24 PM
08/17/10 12:24 PM
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Ohio
theclutcher
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I had a local manufacturer make a couple pair of 1/2" one pc mono-leafs for me to my specs.
John Calvert advised me what to look for as far as measurements relating to ride hgt car wght and spring arch. This was 10 years ago.
Back then we were discussing the feasability of fiberglass leafs, dont know if it ever came to fruition.
If I recall the six banger springs are identical left and right, you have to look at what you have.
Last edited by theclutcher; 08/17/10 12:27 PM.
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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: theclutcher]
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08/17/10 07:09 PM
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Sydney,Australia
tex013
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i just fitted caltracs to my 68 satellite
i have mopar XHD leaf springs,extra on right
it smoothed out the launch a bunch,no change to sixty.this is with equal ,1/4 turn,preload both sides.
car is a lot more square on launch
still have to see how tight rear shocks need for the strip.
this pic without caltracs
Tex
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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
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Re: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: tex013]
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08/17/10 07:11 PM
08/17/10 07:11 PM
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Sydney,Australia
tex013
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this pic with caltracs,i think this was early and had too soft rear shock setting
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: Caltracs with Stock leafs
[Re: MoparDonny]
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08/24/10 07:09 PM
08/24/10 07:09 PM
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Sydney,Australia
tex013
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Don, gees i'm late on the reply. this is the only shot i have seen so far with caltracs fitted. Yes the car does launch squarer. Yes the car does launch a LOT smoother.It used to launch very violently,flip the mirror etc.Feels like an elevater now Does not,so far,seemed to have shortened 60' just made it more consistant.that night went 1.599,1.606,1.593,1.593. 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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