F Body suspension questions

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by LS14gezr

Where were you two guys when I was asking for help?

I have asked 4th gen S/SS racers about their setups and pretty much received the brush off. I don't search for info on f body message boards. No real racers, which is why I posted here. As my sign on name implies, I'm not a kid. Just don't have 35 years experience.

30" inch tires, radius wheel wells, more gear for tires, converter. Based on the results from this past weekend, I believe I achieved my goal for about $300 in parts. Thankfully, I don't have to chase an ever descending index to remain competitive.

If chassis separation is an outmoded concept, then what is the current thinking for stock suspended cars?

Ed Knodler E103

If you would go to an NHRA race, and watch the faster F body cars run you would see. I went through all that before I had mine back halved. I don't think you will find many adjustable "LCA brackets" used. I took that crap right back off. If your making any power at all I think your going to need taller tires, or a very soft converter like the "outlaw radial " guys run.

[LS14gezr]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

If you would go to an NHRA race, and watch the faster F body cars run you would see. I went through all that before I had mine back halved. I don't think you will find many adjustable "LCA brackets" used. I took that crap right back off. If your making any power at all I think your going to need taller tires, or a very soft converter like the "outlaw radial " guys run.

Ed, thank you for your response. The fact is I'm not making any hp and don't anticipate that reality changing any time soon. I have a very modest bracket racing effort. My original post was from a year ago and updated only to show the resolution was suspension bind.

Ed Knodler E103

[Lee Valentine]

Ed, sorry for the crappy response. I think your lack of fast sixty foot times is the result of converter and gear ratio. the tires are too short for a serious effort. I have seen 305 f bodies go 1.42 sixties with less than 350 horsepower. I'm glad you found your problem and wish you good luck,Lee.

[LS14gezr]

Thank you Lee for your last post.

Ed Knodler E103

[Doug Blackley]

Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

How do you make a 3rd or 4th gen not hook?

Listen to some of the guys on the 3rd & 4th gen message boards. Never have understood why those guys won't listen to any advise from the stocker guys. And Lee is spot on for the 305 60's. You should bump the rear gear up so you can run a 28" tall slick. 4.56's or 4.88's, the 56's with a 28" tire isn't that bad on the street either.

[gtnorman]

i run 30x9x15 rad and 488 gear 86 fbody 143 44 60ft times. just sayin