Suspension Work
01-02-2012, 05:17 PM
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Will do 
By the time it gets warmer, I will have quite a bit more heat under the hood
Livernoise C/A Beast
Jazzer
By the time it gets warmer, I will have quite a bit more heat under the hood
Livernoise C/A Beast
Jazzer
01-02-2012, 09:03 PM
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What size tires would you suggest jazzer?
Also, looks like a nice engine you are building there! Whynot get it through MMR for cheaper though? Also, you may want to go with a cast crank since its lighter, and will allow the engine to rev up quicker. (much like how an aluminum flywheel helps in that regard.)
Also, looks like a nice engine you are building there! Whynot get it through MMR for cheaper though? Also, you may want to go with a cast crank since its lighter, and will allow the engine to rev up quicker. (much like how an aluminum flywheel helps in that regard.)
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01-02-2012, 10:16 PM
#23
Will do
By the time it gets warmer, I will have quite a bit more heat under the hood
Livernoise C/A Beast
Jazzer
By the time it gets warmer, I will have quite a bit more heat under the hood
Livernoise C/A Beast
Jazzer
01-03-2012, 08:08 AM
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You ARE currently running 9"s & 10.5"s, but going with 8.5" & 10" new wheels... correct? If you are looking to hit corners and have lateral grip, my recommendation would be a set of 235's (f) and 265's (r)
Thanks, but not going to change now, as the engine is being built currently (placed the order in early November). I considered MMR, but my builder is VERY familiar with Livernois and prefers them. I wanted to go all forged, so that I "may" add a few PSI one day. If I do, and very likely I wont ever, I would probably go Vortec and get up to a max of 400~415 HP.
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01-03-2012, 10:08 AM
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Im actually going 9" in the front. Decided to go with the 10th anniversary rims, because they are wider in the front and weigh about the same.
Atleast youll have a bulletproof setup on your motor!
Atleast youll have a bulletproof setup on your motor!
01-03-2012, 12:45 PM
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Anywhere from a 245~275 will work on a 9" wheel, but a 255 is a nice balance between rim protection and geared more toward lateral performance. Typically, two sizes down from the max width is a good fit for a cornering tire. I don't follow this rule on my own car, but just kinda a rule of thumb.
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