trying to get an '87 GN setup to 60ft in the 1.30-1.40 range on a 10.80 ET using slicks or DOT's. Car currently is in the 11.50 range with 1.65-1.75 60fts on 275x50 drag radials. car is not just a drag car so want decent manners on the street and will be keeping a sway bar on the front. also doing some perf. mod's to improve mph to the 120+ range.
currently setup is very basic
1. drag radials
2. air bag
3. pinion snubber
4. rest of suspension is stock original (shocks/springs/etc.)
5. can launch at max 5-7lbs boost.
have been reviewing posts and have the following parts list
1. boxed control arms
-- adjustable or relocate per Kevin's recommendation?
2. qa1 (formerly hal) adjustable shocks
3. larger rear sway bar (ATR?)
4. line lock (no trans "break" for me).
5. larger rear brake cylinder's.
6. aluminum (TR) brake drums
7. lightweight rims/Mickey Thompson slicks (either drag ET or ET streets).
8. aluminum driveshaft (most don't do this, why?)
9. stiffer progressive rate rear springs (which brand? do I bother lowering (don't think so)).
anything missed from above? have following questions:
1. adjustable control arms or relocate? which is the preferred brand?
2. best tire I can use and still drive to the track?
3. spring recommendations to help launch and street manners.
4. is it typically necessary to relocate the control arms to improve launching characteristics on a stock height car (not lowered)?
5. what setup are others using to 60ft in the 1.35-.140 range on a 3700lb car?
Thanks for any info/replies. can also email me at gerry.bragg@altarum.org.
currently setup is very basic
1. drag radials
2. air bag
3. pinion snubber
4. rest of suspension is stock original (shocks/springs/etc.)
5. can launch at max 5-7lbs boost.
have been reviewing posts and have the following parts list
1. boxed control arms
-- adjustable or relocate per Kevin's recommendation?
2. qa1 (formerly hal) adjustable shocks
3. larger rear sway bar (ATR?)
4. line lock (no trans "break" for me).
5. larger rear brake cylinder's.
6. aluminum (TR) brake drums
7. lightweight rims/Mickey Thompson slicks (either drag ET or ET streets).
8. aluminum driveshaft (most don't do this, why?)
9. stiffer progressive rate rear springs (which brand? do I bother lowering (don't think so)).
anything missed from above? have following questions:
1. adjustable control arms or relocate? which is the preferred brand?
2. best tire I can use and still drive to the track?
3. spring recommendations to help launch and street manners.
4. is it typically necessary to relocate the control arms to improve launching characteristics on a stock height car (not lowered)?
5. what setup are others using to 60ft in the 1.35-.140 range on a 3700lb car?
Thanks for any info/replies. can also email me at gerry.bragg@altarum.org.