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Old 12-04-2006, 12:31 AM
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will i be able to yank the front tires in the air w/ this setup?

351w engine

lakewood 90/10 and 50/50 struts
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and drag radial tires on a 15x8" rim


also how much will upper/lower control arms help me, i am kinda new to the whole suspension thing
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Old 12-04-2006, 12:33 AM
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i dont think it will your gunna need some engine work first
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will i be able to yank the front tires in the air w/ this setup?

351w engine

removing the front sway bar
lakewood 90/10 and 50/50 struts
4 cyl spring all way round
subframes
and drag radial tires on a 15x8" rim


also how much will upper/lower control arms help me, i am kinda new to the whole suspension thing
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Old 12-04-2006, 12:33 AM
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hard to say but my gut tells me no. what is done to the engine? what is the trans set up? how much does the car weigh?
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Old 12-04-2006, 12:35 AM
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your torque boxes are going to cry before you pull the front wheels

im thinking no on pulling the fronts
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Old 12-04-2006, 12:41 AM
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i've seen alot of low 13 second cars pull the front tires but iam just wondering how
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Old 12-04-2006, 12:44 AM
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its all about the suspension, and with the little suspension work you have im thinking no.

and a 351 with some iron heads is alot of weight in the front
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Old 12-04-2006, 12:49 AM
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how much would upper/lower control arms help me?
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you realize pulling the front tires makes your car slower? just food for thought
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Old 12-04-2006, 01:01 AM
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yes i do know that but a do not have any plans to go THAT fast with my car...no more than high 11's

back to the control arm question
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