Ladder Bar Car: Trans Brake or Foot Brake?

[steven reynolds]

Originally Posted by Bill Rolik

Mike,

Thanks much for the input, and impressive numbers!

I would think that the 327 would react exactly as you have said, given the shorter stroke which would produce less low end torque. The 340 Mopar is actually closer to a 327 in that regard than a 350, and with a longer and heavier rod.

Both my Duster previously, and the Cuda looking forward, utilized the Comp Engineering Ladder Link with retention loops and a housing slider. In those "thrilling days of yesteryear", a slight right-side preload added became basically a set-it-and-forget-it. Rear leaf springs were/are 3400 lb factory Mopar Super Stock springs (same both sides) and will be retained. Rear shocks were basic 50/50 drag shocks from whatever supplier was offering a quality piece at the time. Tires were 12.2 X 31.25 or "W", or 11.5 X 32. I seem to recall 15-16 lbs for pressure was normal for either car. Front shocks were 90/10 in the Duster and orange Koni's in the Cuda. I can tell you that the Cuda is much more of a wheelstand-prone car than the Duster, and required fairly tight front shocks. There is every reason to think that today's shocks all around would be an improvement.

The back-to-back improvement with the radials is impressive. I am curious as to a comparison between bias tires and radials in terms of pressure: Given one vs. the other of equal size and rollout, and on equal-width wheels, are there different pressure requirements/tendencies?

Given the advances in current technology, product offerings, and rules revisions, there is a LOT of catching up to do. Starting with "Square One" is the plan.

Bill Rolik

My wife & I race a 71 Demon with a big block, currently runs 10.20s in good air. Car has SS springs &
snubber only, don't want to do a complete back half, been thinking about ladder bars & housing floater.
What type of floater is on your Cuda, weld on or a bolt on type such as Comp Engineering offers?
Thanks Steve Reynolds

[Rod Greene]

Hi Bill you got the itch to race again nice to see it. Put a stick in it and double you fun. Steven Caltracs would work well on your car and a lot cheaper than ladder bars.
Someday the enhancements will stop and I will get enthused about my Challenger again.

[Bill Rolik]

Originally Posted by Rod Greene

Hi Bill you got the itch to race again nice to see it. Put a stick in it and double you fun. Steven Caltracs would work well on your car and a lot cheaper than ladder bars.
Someday the enhancements will stop and I will get enthused about my Challenger again.

Hey Rod,

If I were to put a stick in ANY race car (yeah, that's gonna happen), the only "enhancement" would be more breakage! You and Eric V. can keep that stuff to your self!

Bill Rolik

[Bill Rolik]

Steve,

Send me your e-mail address and I will forward some photos of the floater arrangement.

My e-mail is bremotorsports@verizon.net

Thanks,

Bill Rolik

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