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Re: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
[Re: madscientist]
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11/07/18 07:27 PM
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The Split Mono springs are roughly 52lbs per pair, which is about what one SS spring weighs. About half the weight. I'm surprised. Thanks for the info. So the spring weighs half as much but what do the bars and assorted doodads weigh? Kevin
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Re: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
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The Split Mono springs are roughly 52lbs per pair, which is about what one SS spring weighs. About half the weight. I'm surprised. Thanks for the info. So the spring weighs half as much but what do the bars and assorted doodads weigh? Kevin Didn't weigh my Slide A Links but you are using them already so what they weigh is what they weigh. The weight savings with the springs is more than I thought they would be.
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: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
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11/07/18 10:44 PM
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The Split Mono springs are roughly 52lbs per pair, which is about what one SS spring weighs. About half the weight. I'm surprised. Thanks for the info. So the spring weighs half as much but what do the bars and assorted doodads weigh? Kevin Didn't weigh my Slide A Links but you are using them already so what they weigh is what they weigh. The weight savings with the springs is more than I thought they would be. Agreed if you are already running that system and just change out the springs but unless I misunderstood the OP he is going from just SS springs to the monoleaf with Assassin bars. In that scenario you may save some weight but it's going to be less than the difference in the springs. Kevin
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Re: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
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[quote=johnnycuda]The Split Mono springs are roughly 52lbs per pair, which is about what one SS spring weighs. About half the weight. I'm surprised. Thanks for the info. So the spring weighs half as much but what do the bars and assorted doodads weigh? Kevin [/quote Didn't weigh my Slide A Links but you are using them already so what they weigh is what they weigh. The weight savings with the springs is more than I thought they would be. Agreed if you are already running that system and just change out the springs but unless I misunderstood the OP he is going from just SS springs to the monoleaf with Assassin bars. In that scenario you may save some weight but it's going to be less than the difference in the springs. Kevin If that's the case, it would be worth weighing the bars and all the mounting stuff to see what the net result is between just the SS springs and single mono's and the bars. At this point, I wish I'd have weighed all my stuff and written it down. I take and keep notes on most everything else. Since they are already on the car, I'm not going to do it now. Maybe when I put the D60 in I will weigh the stuff and see what it weighs.
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: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
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11/08/18 12:46 AM
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The fact that it's a stick car means the clutch type & setup is another variable into the whole track-tuning process. You're not taking the easy route, that's for sure.
BTW, my first Mopar was a '69 Super Bee 383 4-speed car. Wow, that was a loooooooooooooong time ago. I'm sure the tuning and ET goals would be much easier if I would have just gone with a 727. But I spent all that money on a Hemi 4-speed and Lakewood/Hays/etc BEFORE I decided to chase ET's. I seem to do everything backwards. The '69 Bee has been my favorite car since I bought the A12 model kit at 10 or so. (Before that it was a '68 Road Runner in Hot Rod, and prior to that, my dad's '66 Coronet ragtop)
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1969 Super Bee X9 N-96
1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96
2015 Dodge Dart GT
2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn.
Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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Re: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
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11/08/18 12:48 AM
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One thing I don't like about the Assassin bars is you have to drill a hole in the spring to mount the front pivot point. Plenty of quick cars with either set up. That's a downside, but I think the adjustability is what sells me on them.
1969 Dart GTS 340
1969 Super Bee X9 N-96
1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96
2015 Dodge Dart GT
2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn.
Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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Re: Split Mono-leaf and driveshafts.
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11/08/18 12:52 AM
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Agreed if you are already running that system and just change out the springs but unless I misunderstood the OP he is going from just SS springs to the monoleaf with Assassin bars. In that scenario you may save some weight but it's going to be less than the difference in the springs.
Kevin
Kevin, I feel I'm to the point where I need to lighten up any point in the car that I can. A few pounds eventually add up if taken from enough places. That added to the adjustability past what can be done with a SS spring combo is where my head is at on it. Keep in mind, I'm not saying the way I am leaning is the best, I'm just starting this journey. I appreciate everyone's opinion.
1969 Dart GTS 340
1969 Super Bee X9 N-96
1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96
2015 Dodge Dart GT
2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn.
Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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