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Old 06-14-2009, 12:34 PM
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Getting a 97 8.8 rebuilt with a cobra posi 31/3.73 spline set up and going to redu the rear suspension while its being installed.

Plan is the Panhard/lower control arm kit from MM
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

Any suggestions on a shock and spring set up, do i need upper control arms with the panhard bar and does the panhard bar eliminate me sway bar?

Goal is to have 500rwhp when i get the new motor in the fall, and i will redu the front suspension at that time as well.
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What are your plans for the car. That will tell us what you need to purchase. Do you want to go straight or around corners?
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Old 06-15-2009, 02:54 PM
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basically, im looking to get as much power around courners as possible without going IRS.

Goal will be a 500-650 rwhp car that can outpace a beamer on the back roads and the straights.
Recent debate has come down to a windsor or a 4v terminator.
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I run a Maximum Motorsports panhard bar, rear lower control arms, stock uppers that have the upper bushings hogged out so they are really really loose" the reason is they are there in-case the suspension brakes or gets hit they serve no other purpose than to keep the rear in the car" , Global West torque arm, Koni yellows with 125lb coilover springs. With this setup BMW and Porsche's can't keep up with me. What are you doing with the front and brakes?
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