jtb727

So a few weeks ago, I was shootin messages back and forth with Ctgreddy, and we were talking about a few different things, I had some questions about his stall, etc. and we kinda talked about suspension, and LCAs, Im currently 3.73's, K&N drop in, 91 Oct tune, and have a catback. We noted, that LCAs may not help as much with an auto because we dont have the abrupt weight transfer as you manual guys. So from a stock suspension stand point, where should I head, or start for decent 60's at the track? Are LCAs worth the money still? Coilovers or stall converter wont happen guys.. car is my DD. So what do you all think? I'd like to be able to break into 13's and Greddy had the same mods as me and did a low low 14. I havent gone to the track yet, but will make it out soon. Opinions?

TRUEBLUE3934

TIRES are a great place to start if you want to improve your ET.
If you are already on good tires, try a little free weight reduction (passenger seat and front swaybar are well worth the time to remove them). Relocating the battery to the truck is a nice and fairly cheap mod to help with weight transfer and traction. Since you have a tune, I assume your shift characteristics have been massaged to get harder shifts at optimum points(if not, effort here can be a big benefit). Good LCAs will help any car (auto or manual), but may not be your best bang for the buck if a lower ET is your goal. Full length sub-frame connectors are nice for handling and acceleration.

It might be helpful to know what you end goal is for the car. That along with a general idea of budget will determin what mods you should begin with.

WannaBeGearHead

If you're only worried about the track tires are going to be a good start. Anything suspension wise, auto or manual, will help whether it be LCAs, shocks or struts.

I don't know what ctgreddy or anyone else told you about converters but they will work fine with a DD car. Yes it feels different but the mannerisms are pretty much the same.

Tires, stall and gears are the best thing performance wise for an auto IMO besides a power adder of course.

jtb727

I'm 17 and am working as an opening manager at the micky D's. I dont mind spending a few hundred here and there, but coil overs, and stalls are just pretty serious mods. Even though I dont make much, I'm a firm believer in doing it right, and doing it right the first time. I'm on a 275/40/17 street tire.. Should I look into a set of spare wheels W/ DRs? I guess my goal is to have a decently comfortable car that I drive daily, that holds its own when I let're rip, I dont mind the stiffness of suspension, etc but I need to keep it reliable . It's not going to see the track every weekend or anything, but when it does, I wanna feel good about my times. I'm looking to make it quick until I can really put down big numbers next year after college.

It's gonna be getting lowered here shortly, but I hear this will actually slow my 60's because of the stiffness out back. What about like the Tokico Illuminas? they're adjustable and decently affordable. I've done quite a bit of research, just looking for pointers in a logical order to follow i guess.

I think I'm going to look into some LCAs for sure, I was just curious as to how much they help us auto guys.

jtb727

If not illuminas, which lowering kits, or " put togethers" seem to yield decent track times while not being squirely on the road etc? I know alot of people run the pro kit, or H&Rs, but havent seen many compare and contrasts of before and after at the track.

sonicx

Honestly, the stock springs are one of the best springs you can use for drag purposes. Just make sure you turn off your O/D and flip off traction control. Just pickup 2 rims off craigslist for cheap and add sticky tires. Pick up a set of lca's from like CHE, MM, UPR (likewise).

Go to track (test this ^). Come back and evaluate.

jtb727

Sounds like a plan ill order some today, and look for some tires.. going to the track next friday.

Jay-rod427

I have a set of 17x10.50 Anthracite Bullet style wheels with Nitto NT05R 315/35/17 DR's I could prob part ways with. One has a "curb check" in it but would make a great track set. let me know if you are interested. tires have less than 1,000 miles on them and 12 passes at the track. I was getting 1.90 60' times with stock suspension but a manual trans.