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Re: R the rear rancho XL9000's still the shock of choice?
[Re: Thumperdart]
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11/16/14 05:38 PM
11/16/14 05:38 PM
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Dom, I run NGK 8`s on motor and have several 9 non projected in the trailer if I decide to turn on the plate.
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10.084 @ 135.21 mph N/A through chambered mufflers,3300lbs. Stock stroke wedge
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Re: R the rear rancho XL9000's still the shock of choice?
[Re: Thumperdart]
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11/16/14 05:55 PM
11/16/14 05:55 PM
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Monte_Smith
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Not bashing Dom, but even at 1.36, a car that runs as quick as yours, at that weight is pretty soft in 60ft with mid .30s
Monte
I agree and will step up the shocks then tune every inch out of my stuff cos it`s way cheaper than a new motor and there`s still a 9.5? lurking in there I feel it.  Question..........What plug for a BBF 470 on a 150 hit at 13.4.1........we have 8`s for n/a and they look ok but was thinking maybe a NGK #9 non projected tip or even a #10............  Thankxxx........... 
What fuel?
Monte
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Re: R the rear rancho XL9000's still the shock of choice?
[Re: Thumperdart]
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11/17/14 02:55 PM
11/17/14 02:55 PM
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Monte_Smith
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Better made components and VALVING is what makes a decent shock into a GOOD shock. You can drill a hole in a washer and call that a valve, but there are MUCH better ways to do it. Many ways to make shocks do different things. Some, like Santhuffs, react to time over distance. Meaning the quicker and harder you "hit" the shock, the quicker and harder it reacts, but others are NOT like that.
I said it earlier, but it bears repeating. With a lower or midline priced shock, you get midline or lower line styled valving and that's just the way it is. If you NEED a better shock, expect to pay for it.
Monte
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Re: R the rear rancho XL9000's still the shock of choice?
[Re: Monte_Smith]
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11/18/14 04:12 AM
11/18/14 04:12 AM
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I agree with Monte on everything he says here. I see all the time that guys say "I had this best 60 ft". My question is how many times did it run that 60 ft? If you have good components the answer to that question would be several runs in a row. Its about CONSISTENTLY planting the horsepower. Double adjustable rear shocks are a must in my opinion even on a 11 second leaf spring car. Moving to the front, alot of guys think that a super loose CE type shock is the way to go to get big wheelies thus dead hooking. But heres the kicker... What happens when the front tires come back down and the cheap shock cant dampen the load? It lands all the weight down with enough force that it spins the rear tires. In my case they worked pretty well and then I got into good weather and couldnt control the front end lift. Bought a set of AFCO's and never had that issue again. When you get into cars like Monte deals with AKA seriously fast, you need to be able to slowly let the front end rise versus hitting it all at once. Its all about the valving
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