i got an 86 hatchback and im dropping a 351W in but im rebuilding it first but without suspension upgrade how many rwhp would u need to left the wheels off the ground with 3.73 gears and if so what part of the suspension would i have to modify

 

get skinnies on the front... and loose the sway bars

 

thats all front and rear sway bar or?

 

It's not so much the hp as the suspension, tires and gearing!! Weight reduction up front will help too.

 

You need to hook to lift...stock suspention and street tires(everyday street tire) wont do it.

 

It can be done with the stock motor, just depends on your suspension and tires and what you're launching at. It's easier to just use the floor jack though.

 

Yep. 15$ will get you a walmart floor jack and that will lift the front end maybe 3-4 inches without even trying really...

 

lol wel im put on for tires

From Weld Racing
Front Rims: Part#927-90-56036
Draglite 90-Series Wheel
Size: 15 x 6
Rear Spacing: 3-1/2"
Bolt Circle: 4 x 4-1/4", 4-1/2"
Rear Rims : Part# 927-90-58036
Draglite 90-Series Wheel
Size: 15 x 8
Rear Spacing: 3-1/2"
Bolt Circle: 4 x 4-1/4", 4-1/2"

BF Goodrich
Rear Tire : Radial T/A Tire
P275/50R15
Information:
-Tire Section Width on Measuring Wheel Width*: 11.2" on 8.5" Wheel
-Tire Overall Diameter: 25.9"
-Tire Tread Depth (in/32nds): 11.0"
-Wheel Diameter: 15"
-Required Wheel Width: 7.5" - 9.5"
-Revolutions per Mile at 45-MPH: 803.0
-Max Load (lbs@psi): 1830 lbs. @ 35 psi

Front Tire: Radial T/A Tire
P195/60R15
Information:
-Tire Section Width on Measuring Wheel Width*: 7.9" on 6.0" Wheel
-Tire Overall Diameter: 24.2"
-Tire Tread Depth(in/32nds): 11.0"
-Wheel Diameter Required: 15"
-Wheel Width: 5.5" - 7.0"
-Revolutions per Mile at 45-MPH: 860.0
-Max Load (lbs@psi): 1190 lbs. @ 35 psi

how r those for tires or no they wont work

 

Maybe its me, but I wouldn't "want" to lift the wheels, aerodynamics man. If your looking for track times and a good time slip to show off, hooking and going is better then lifting the front end up.

BUUTT, if your really looking to lift that nose up, I would do 4 cycl springs up front, stock gt springs in the rear, skinnys up front and a nice set of drag slicks in the rear and launch like no other....I'd pray to make it across the line with your axels still attached tho.

-edit- forgot to mention lose the sway bars.

 

alrite for lefting the front my gf's dad drags every summer he has a trans am runnning 12's and he has a nova this year it a 350 with 20k in it and he running the nova so i think he prob going to run about 10's because i was there tongiht and he was just finishing the front bumper and he thinks that mustangs r shyt he wanted to buy mine for to sell to the wreckers and he said hee'll give me $500 if i beat him at the track this year and since im droping a 351w in im puting a 408w stroker in and some edel brock victor jouners 210cc and leaving it efi because its my DD but i want a lil gas milage dont matter as long as its above 8mpg i dont care any1 got tips on how i could make it a 12's car other then the motor im looking at making close to 500hp at crack at the most maybe more but any ideas without stripping my car ill ditch the spare, jack,and like 1/4 tank of gas if not less any ideas thx