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HP HUNTER 01-12-2014 01:05 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 416090)
Look to the best working GM A body stockers over the past 10+ years, cars like Kevin Bordstrom's B/SA '69 Chevelle and Jason Line's C/SA GS Buick and you find the answer to your question. It's ain't in the converter!
I would like to hear your take on this.

philbilly 01-12-2014 01:08 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
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Originally Posted by HP HUNTER (Post 416103)
You need to test converters, and fine tune the converter, for optimum results. What gear stack do you run, and trans?

456 and its got a 200 metric.

Mark Yacavone 01-12-2014 01:52 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Phil, The dyno sheet will tell where the flash needs to be for optimum performance.
The stator configuration in the converter is what you need to be working on to get where you want to be for starting line RPM to get a good light.
Likewise with the front suspension raising up on the line .That's an inherent action due to the type of rear suspension used. There are work around solutions to control this, but they are not necessarily the best solution for the quickest ET, but rather to tune the reaction time.

HP HUNTER 01-12-2014 02:08 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 416111)
Phil, The dyno sheet will tell where the flash needs to be for optimum performance.
The stator configuration in the converter is what you need to be working on to get where you want to be for starting line RPM to get a good light.
Likewise with the front suspension raising up on the line .That's an inherent action due to the type of rear suspension used. There are work around solutions to control this, but they are not necessarily the best solution for the quickest ET, but rather to tune the reaction time.
How much does your 8 inch converter weigh?

1320racer 01-12-2014 02:30 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 416111)
the front suspension raising up on the line .That's an inherent action due to the type of rear suspension used.
THIS^^^^, nothing to do with the converter and the fix has been in use for over a decade and does NOT effect ET!

Mark Yacavone 01-12-2014 02:55 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HP HUNTER (Post 416114)
How much does your 8 inch converter weigh?
16-18 lbs, depending on the application ( GM, Ford)

1320racer 01-12-2014 03:01 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
the spread is greater than 2 lbs. depending on the manufacturer but again nothing to do with philbilly's issue or it's fix.

Ed Wright 01-12-2014 03:07 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 416116)
THIS^^^^, nothing to do with the converter and the fix has been in use for over a decade and does NOT effect ET!
My old Chevelle did that until I called Marv Ripes at A1. New converter stopped it.

Mark Yacavone 01-12-2014 03:07 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Ken,

What's that annoying, buzzing sound on this site? I thought you got rid of it a few months ago???

1320racer 01-12-2014 03:14 PM
Re: Suspension help
 
Mark, as a businessman you should refrain from those type of replys.

Ed as Mark has stated, the issue of the front suspension rising while coming up on the converter in a footbrake car is due to the type of suspension not the converter.

Again look to the best working GM A Body stockers over the last decade + and you won't see their front ends rising nor that of my former ride.


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