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Modiified Suspension Combinations for Handling and/ or drag racing
brads70:
I got the idea from a post over on Moparts and expanded it some. I thought it might be useful to see what others are doing in the way of making our cars handle better? Mopar owners seem to be more interested in making their cars handle now that there are more parts available than ever before.
Just copy and paste below and fill it in. Include a picture of your car at the bottom!
Entry/Update Date:
Model:
Year:
Total Weight: w/ wo driver? :
4 corner weights if possible: LF RF
LR RR
Application: (Show, Daily Driver, Autocross, road cource, Dedicated Race car, Drag ? )
Engine Package briefly:
Estimate HP: FW or RWHP
Trans:
Speed:
Gears:
Rear end Ratio:
Rear end Type: Sure Grip, Detroit, Spool, Open , Dana 60, 8 3/4?
Front Tire Size Brand Model:
Front Rim width:
Rear tire Size Brand Model:
Rear Rim Width:
FRONT SUSPENSION
Aftermarket Front End brand:
Coil Rate:
Front Shocks:
spindle type? , stock/aftermaket? :
aftermarket front hubs? :
Front Sway bar Dia:
Torsion bar diameter:
Bump steer measurements:
REAR SUSPENSION
Aftermarket rear suspension brand:
Coil rate:
Shocks:
Rear Leaf Suspension brand/ Rate:
Shocks:
Rear Sway bar Dia:
Front Brakes:
Rotor Dia Width:
Caliper-Pistons:
Brake pad brand:
Cooling Ducts:
Rear Brakes :
Drum Size Dia Width:
Rotor Dia:
Rotor width:
Brake pad/shoe brand:
[b} Caliper- Pistons :
Master cylinder brand/aplication:
Master cylinder diameter:
Stock pedals y/n :
Power brakes y/n :
type ? hydroboost, stock?:
Manual brakes:
Chassis
Subframe Connectors:
Torque Boxes:
Roll bar, Roll Cage:
Aftermarket stiffeners:
Comments:
1. Best above improvement:
2. Least effective above improvement
3.Future upgrades?
4. Above car handles IMO on a 1-10 ( 10 best Viper, 1 stock):
brads70:
Entry/Update Date: August 3 2012
Model: Dodge Challenger
Year: 1970
Total Weight: w/ wo driver? : To be updated
4 corner weights if possible: LF RF
LR RR
Application: Show, Daily Driver, Autocross,
Engine Package briefly: 451" stroker, roller hyd cam, fully ported Mopar Stage 6 heads
Estimate HP: FW 540 est.
Trans: 4L60 Keisler auto OD
Speed: 4 speed auto
Gears: 3.06:1 First
1.63:1 Second
1.00:1 Third
0.70:1 Fourth
Rear end Ratio: 3:55
Rear end Type: Dana 60 with tru trac, b-body width, 1 inch offset hangers
Front Tire Size Brand Model: Firestone Indy 500, 235 /60 / 15
Front Rim width: 7"
Rear tire Size Brand Model: Firestone Indy 500 , 255/60/15
Rear Rim Width: 8"
FRONT SUSPENSION
Aftermarket Front End brand:
Coil Rate:
Front Shocks: Bilstein RCD
spindle type? , stock/aftermaket? : 1973 C-Body stock spindle
aftermarket front hubs? : stock replacement rotor, drilled, slotted
Front Sway bar Dia: Hotchkis 1 1/4" hollow stock replacemnet
Torsion bar diameter: 1.120 Firm Feel
Bump steer measurements: .047" in 3" of upward spindle movement
REAR SUSPENSION
Aftermarket rear suspension brand:
Coil rate:
Shocks:
Rear Leaf Suspension brand/ Rate: Hyperco composite 225lb rate
Shocks: Bilstein RCD
Rear Sway bar Dia: Hotchkis tubular 13/16"
Front Brakes: stock 1973 C-Body rotors , drilled, slotted
Rotor Dia Width: 11.750 dia. x 1 1/4" thick
Caliper-Pistons: Stock Viper Brembo 4 piston
Brake pad brand: EBC yellowstuff
Cooling Ducts:
Rear Brakes : DrDiff 10.7 rear disc brake kit, upgrades drilled, slotted
Drum Size Dia Width:
Rotor Dia: 10.7
Rotor width:
Brake pad/shoe brand: as supplied by DrDiff?
[b} Caliper- Pistons : Ford Cobra single piston
Master cylinder brand/aplication:
Master cylinder diameter: 1 1/32 bore manual brakes
Stock pedals y/n : yes
Power brakes y/n : no
type ? hydroboost, stock?:
Manual brakes: yes
Chassis
Subframe Connectors: yes
Torque Boxes: yes front and rear
Roll bar, Roll Cage: no
Aftermarket stiffeners: US Car Tool cowl/innear fender brace
Comments:
1. Best above improvement: getting rid of bump steer
2. Least effective above improvement
3.Future upgrades? Hydroboost brakes with 1 1/8" bore Master cylinder
4. Above car handles IMO on a 1-10 ( 10 best Viper, 1 stock): 7
thedodgeboys:
Entry/Update Date: 8-3-12
Model: Dodge Challenger
Year: 1970
Total Weight: w/ wo driver? :
4 corner weights if possible: LF RF
LR RR
Application: Show, Daily Driver, Autocross, Drag Race & General fun :burnout:
Engine Package briefly: Stock 6.1 Hemi
Estimate HP: FW or RWHP 420 at the wheels
Trans: T56 Magnum 6-Speed
Speed:
Gears:
Rear end Ratio: 4.10
Rear end Type: Sure Grip, moser housing 8 3/4?
Front Tire Size Brand Model:
Front Rim width:
Rear tire Size Brand Model:
Rear Rim Width:
FRONT SUSPENSION
Aftermarket Front End brand: RMS alterktion coil over springs
Coil Rate: 450lba
Front Shocks: Ajustable QA1's
spindle type? , stock/aftermaket? : Mustang II type
aftermarket front hubs? : Wilwood
Front Sway bar Dia: .95
Torsion bar diameter:
Bump steer measurements:
REAR SUSPENSION leafs
Aftermarket rear suspension brand: Hotchkis
Coil rate:
Shocks: Ajustable QA1's
Rear Leaf Suspension brand/ Rate:
Shocks:
Rear Sway bar Dia: .75?
Front Brakes:
Rotor Dia Width:
Caliper-Pistons:
Brake pad brand:
Cooling Ducts:
Rear Brakes :
Drum Size Dia Width:
Rotor Dia:
Rotor width:
Brake pad/shoe brand:
[b} Caliper- Pistons :
Master cylinder brand/aplication:
Master cylinder diameter:
Stock pedals y/n :
Power brakes y/n :
type ? hydroboost, stock?:
Manual brakes:
Chassis
Subframe Connectors:
Torque Boxes:
Roll bar, Roll Cage:
Aftermarket stiffeners:
Comments:
1. Best above improvement:
2. Least effective above improvement
3.Future upgrades?
4. Above car handles IMO on a 1-10 ( 10 best Viper, 1 stock):
70Challengerrestomod:
Entry/Update Date: 8/6/12
Model: Dodge Charger
Year: 1969
Total Weight: w/ wo driver? :
4 corner weights if possible: LF RF
LR RR
Application: (Show, Daily Driver, Autocross, road cource, Dedicated Race car, Drag ? ) Driver
Engine Package briefly: 440, 800cfm carb, performer RPM intake, mild cam, TTI exhaust
Estimate HP: FW or RWHP: 400?
Trans: 727
Speed:
Gears:
Rear end Ratio: 3.55
Rear end Type: Sure Grip, Detroit, Spool, Open , Dana 60, 8 3/4? 8 3/4 sure grip
Front Tire Size Brand Model: BFG Gforce KDW2 245/40/18
Front Rim width: 8
Rear tire Size Brand Model: BFG Gforce KDW2 285/40/18
Rear Rim Width: 10
FRONT SUSPENSION
Aftermarket Front End brand: Hotchkis TVS setup
Coil Rate:
Front Shocks: Edelbrock IAS
spindle type? , stock/aftermaket? : 73 A body
aftermarket front hubs? : Wilwood
Front Sway bar Dia: 1 3/8"
Torsion bar diameter: 1.03"
Bump steer measurements:
REAR SUSPENSION
Aftermarket rear suspension brand: Hotchkis TVS setup
Coil rate:
Shocks:
Rear Leaf Suspension brand/ Rate: Hotchkis 160lb rate
Shocks: Edelbrock IAS
Rear Sway bar Dia: !"
Front Brakes: Wilwood
Rotor Dia Width: 10.75
Caliper-Pistons: 4 piston
Brake pad brand: Wilwood
Cooling Ducts:
Rear Brakes : Drum
Drum Size Dia Width: 11
Rotor Dia:
Rotor width:
Brake pad/shoe brand:
[b} Caliper- Pistons :
Master cylinder brand/application: Wilwood
Master cylinder diameter: 7/8
Stock pedals y/n : yes
Power brakes y/n : yes
type ? hydroboost, stock?: Hydroboost
Manual brakes:
Chassis
Subframe Connectors: Hotchkis
Torque Boxes:
Roll bar, Roll Cage:
Aftermarket stiffeners:
Comments:
1. Best above improvement: Hydroboost
2. Least effective above improvement:
3.Future upgrades? 13" Baer brakes front and rear, gear vendors overdrive, and aluminum heads
4. Above car handles IMO on a 1-10 ( 10 best Viper, 1 stock): 6
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brads70:
--- Quote from: 70Challengerrestomod on August 06, 2012 - 04:02:00 pm ---
Entry/Update Date: 8/6/12
Model: Dodge Charger
Year: 1969
Total Weight: w/ wo driver? :
4 corner weights if possible: LF RF
LR RR
Application: (Show, Daily Driver, Autocross, road cource, Dedicated Race car, Drag ? ) Driver
Engine Package briefly: 440, 800cfm carb, performer RPM intake, mild cam, TTI exhaust
Estimate HP: FW or RWHP: 400?
Trans: 727
Speed:
Gears:
Rear end Ratio: 3.55
Rear end Type: Sure Grip, Detroit, Spool, Open , Dana 60, 8 3/4? 8 3/4 sure grip
Front Tire Size Brand Model: BFG Gforce KDW2 245/40/18
Front Rim width: 8
Rear tire Size Brand Model: BFG Gforce KDW2 285/40/18
Rear Rim Width: 10
FRONT SUSPENSION
Aftermarket Front End brand: Hotchkis TVS setup
Coil Rate:
Front Shocks: Edelbrock IAS
spindle type? , stock/aftermaket? : 73 A body
aftermarket front hubs? : Wilwood
Front Sway bar Dia: 1 3/8"
Torsion bar diameter: 1.03"
Bump steer measurements:
REAR SUSPENSION
Aftermarket rear suspension brand: Hotchkis TVS setup
Coil rate:
Shocks:
Rear Leaf Suspension brand/ Rate: Hotchkis
Shocks: Edelbrock IAS
Rear Sway bar Dia: !"
Front Brakes: Wilwood
Rotor Dia Width: 10.75
Caliper-Pistons: 4 piston
Brake pad brand: Wilwood
Cooling Ducts:
Rear Brakes : Drum
Drum Size Dia Width: 11
Rotor Dia:
Rotor width:
Brake pad/shoe brand:
[b} Caliper- Pistons :
Master cylinder brand/application: Wilwood
Master cylinder diameter: 7/8
Stock pedals y/n : yes
Power brakes y/n : yes
type ? hydroboost, stock?: Hydroboost
Manual brakes:
Chassis
Subframe Connectors: Hotchkis
Torque Boxes:
Roll bar, Roll Cage:
Aftermarket stiffeners:
Comments:
1. Best above improvement: Hydroboost
2. Least effective above improvement:
3.Future upgrades? 13" Baer brakes front and rear, gear vendors overdrive, and aluminum heads
4. Above car handles IMO on a 1-10 ( 10 best Viper, 1 stock): 6
--- End quote ---
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