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Old 12-31-2008, 04:33 PM
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Hey guys my 89 lx ran a best of 12.86 @ 113 with totally stock suspension with bfg drag radials. Not even subframes. lol So my question is how much faster would it go with subframes, drag launch springs, starange 10 way shocks and struts and new control arms? I have all it all waiting to install! Thanks in advance!
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Old 12-31-2008, 05:23 PM
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Well, it's not going to instantly make you go faster, but I would assume you could drop your 0-60 by a decent bit! The real test would be to get used to the suspension and how high rpm you can drop it at and get the perfect launch!
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Old 12-31-2008, 05:56 PM
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thats true. my 60's were 1.8 and 1.9s too. so they can get alot better!
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Old 12-31-2008, 06:02 PM
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get subframes now! i hope your frame isnt starting to bend already..
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Old 12-31-2008, 06:16 PM
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with what you mentioned all together, once you get it all dialed in i bet you could cut a 1.7-1.5 60' and cut your times down to low 12's, then throw some nitrous at it!!!
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Old 12-31-2008, 07:10 PM
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I have UPR agj uppers and solid lowers. B-4 with my stock suspension I have some IMCA dirt track tires and with 10psi I could dump my clutch at 4K and it would barely spin I would get about 1.8 60ft. Now with the exact same tires with 15psi I dump it on the rev limiter (6250) and it will dead hook. It hooked so good that I have to slip the clutch slightly to get rolling. I get high 1.6 60ft.
You need to get sumframes in yesterday. I put mine on when it ran 14s.
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yeah i better do that asap. low 12s then some spray sound sweet! im all bout it! thanks for the imput fellas
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Is the 60' slow because of spinning or is it bogging down? What's your launch technique?
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113mph is 11 sec mph
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Originally Posted by 88workcar
113mph is 11 sec mph
put the suspension on the car

Last edited by 88workcar; 01-05-2009 at 06:24 PM. Reason: spelling
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