Posted By: Ted P
How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/24/09 10:26 PM
I'm currently running a 2600lbs duster with me in it. It runs 8.60's with 1.24 60ft. Looking to upgrade the power and was wondering how much can a ladder bar car take before needing to switch to four link? Looking to go in the 7's
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Post deleted by Defbob - 10/24/09 11:44 PM
Posted By: Defbob
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/24/09 11:57 PM
Friend Sam use to run high 7's in his 3500lb Heavy Street Chevelle. It was a Kenny Webber built chassis. He switched to a ProCar 4-link chassis a few years ago.
so I'd say atleast 7's. never seen anyone go 6's, but why not? just put the biggest heim joint you can find on the front, like a Johnny Joint
Posted By: Ted P
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 12:36 AM
Thanks for the
I think I'll build the power and then see if I have a problem. What the heck is a Johnny Joint?
Posted By: 440Jim
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 01:46 AM
Anything can be done, but that is the hard way. If that is a stock frame car with backhalf and normally aspirated (no power adder), I think you are on the edge at that weight and ET. Are you running a 2 speed transmission, that makes it easier?
Posted By: an8sec70cuda
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 02:09 AM
There's a few grudge cars around here gettin' down the track QUICK w/ ladder bars. CHIP
Posted By: bigtimeauto
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 03:04 AM
you will be fine. Just make sure you change the front ends out every year.
Posted By: Ted P
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 12:40 PM
It's a CRT 727 2 X 3 framerails and coilovers with A arms in front. Probably could switch to a glide to calm the launch down.
Posted By: 440Jim
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 01:13 PM
Hi Ted,
After getting your PM, now I know it is you. You are definitely making some power now. Good luck in your efforts.
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 03:30 PM
Mike Murillo was running 7's on ladderbars 9 years ago. Plenty of cars out there doing it. Is it the best way, probably not but can you do it absolutely.
Posted By: rtstreet
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 04:16 PM
my car is 3500lbs, with ladder bars been 1.26 sixty and 8.17 @170
Posted By: dafixr
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/25/09 10:58 PM
We are running ladder bars on a 70 Duster 2825#
also running in the 7's. Were do you run at? We go to GLD & Byron. May be able to help. 7.84/172 1.15 60ft
Posted By: Ted P
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/26/09 12:50 AM
I mostly run at RT66 but I've been to byron several times this season and made it to GLD for the mopar event and a TT.
Posted By: dafixr
Re: How fast with a ladder bar car - 10/26/09 08:28 PM
i was there as well i have the lime green duster with the huge ass hood that is wrapped im sure you saw me there but anyway if you see out there come by and say hello we can give you a hand.
we race the imsm racing series you should come race with us we pretty much have a class for everyone there are only 3 rules the series has
door cars only
no opticle eyes or throttle stops(machanicle ones)
no dragsters