chevelle suspension questions

Bimbo Jones · 09-30-2009, 10:35 AM

Kychevyman I run 7.20's using a t-brake and 9" slicks in my 65 chevelle wagon. The best tool for me is a infrared heat gun to tell the track temp. I'm running a sbc and don't have near the torque of a bbc. when the track gets over 110 degrees I have to lower the luanch rpm from 4200 to 3400 plus add about 150lbs in the rear to get it to hook. As long as you are limited to using 9" slicks you will have this battle using a transbrake. Now my car is deadly as a foot breaker even in the heat. That has a lot to do with hitting an unloaded suspension and those little slicks. I'm wanting to put the stocker motor in the wagon so traction will no longer be an issue. and take my drivetrain and put it into a 79 Malibu with some big slicks to deal with the slippery tracks in the Texas heat. BTW, I slowed the car down almost two tenths to get it to stick in the heat. Good Luck though.

09-30-2009, 10:35 AM	#8
Bimbo Jones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: chevelle suspension questions Kychevyman I run 7.20's using a t-brake and 9" slicks in my 65 chevelle wagon. The best tool for me is a infrared heat gun to tell the track temp. I'm running a sbc and don't have near the torque of a bbc. when the track gets over 110 degrees I have to lower the luanch rpm from 4200 to 3400 plus add about 150lbs in the rear to get it to hook. As long as you are limited to using 9" slicks you will have this battle using a transbrake. Now my car is deadly as a foot breaker even in the heat. That has a lot to do with hitting an unloaded suspension and those little slicks. I'm wanting to put the stocker motor in the wagon so traction will no longer be an issue. and take my drivetrain and put it into a 79 Malibu with some big slicks to deal with the slippery tracks in the Texas heat. BTW, I slowed the car down almost two tenths to get it to stick in the heat. Good Luck though.