Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs
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I used C-body and truck shocks,but finally went with Rancho 9000 series and they made a world of difference.
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Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs
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I just relocated the springs on my 67 barracuda and was wondering which shocks to use.
1970 340 swinger. sublime 1967 barracuda fastback BB 55 Plymouth Project
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Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs
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For a bit more money, a QA-1 or Viking double adjustable will be miles ahead.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs
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11/03/16 01:08 PM
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I tried the truck Monroematics on my '67 Satellite with SS springs. It would 60 foot pretty decent for what it is (1.68 to 1.72 running 7.90s in the 1/8) with them using bias ply slicks but when I switched to drag radials it would hook and then unload about 50 feet out and my 60 foot times would be all over the place.
When I took them off to replace them with some Competition Engineering drag shocks I noticed that the Monroes extended and compressed more like they were a 90/10 shock. The Competition Engineering drag shocks got my 60 foot times back where they were and they ride and handle way better on the street too.
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Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs
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My best with rancho 9 ways was 1.43, changed to afco doubles improved to 1.36.
69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200# best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft best 60ft 1.36
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Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs
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Had 002/003 leafs on my old car. Weighed 3350. Used the simple Comp eng 3 ways on the back. Car went 1.34 with them, and from outing to outing was very consistent. I doubt another shock would have shown any gain. It dead hooked everywhere.
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8
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