[Jesse Knapp]

Before my 69 camaro was built for superstock it was set up exactly like a smallblock stocker with the exception a strong bracket 350 engine/turbo 350. I had Cal Tracs( middle hole), original 4 leaf chevy leaf springs (off a 69 Nova), and Competition Engineering adjustable rear shocks. I had the springs rearched and don't remember the shock setting, but the car was a consistant 1.36 60'er. At one race it did four 1.36 launches in a row, with only the third number different each time. Footbrake car launching at 2500 rpm. It was easy to dial it in. I attribute the 60' numbers to the bars, shocks, and springs. I had a good combination and the bars allowed some tuning ability. Never once had any bounce or whatever that you describe. The Nova I am building will have the Cal Tracs, but I am not decided on the leaf springs. Hope I get as lucky again.