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Originally Posted by Jody Lang
Going to a 4 wheel disc set up will not help your starting line issues. What you're explaining is how I would explain 4 wheel discs. Stops great, but doesn't hold very good on the starting line.
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This was my experience as well with my 1967 Camaro E/SA car as well as my 1970 Nova. Both cars were originally 6 cylinder manual brake cars. I rebuilt the complete system including wheel cylinders, master cylinder, springs, etc but they are only small 9 1/2" x 2 1/2" brakes( from memory). Nevertheless, I could hold the car on the line and launch at 3400-3500 with no problems. My cars were big block, but stopped fine as well. On the other hand, my buddy with his '70's Camaro and factory disc front setup could not hold his car on the line above 2200. He tried 3 different sizes of master cylinders, lots of time and effort trying to solve the problem.
From what others have posted, sounds like you really need to get the right sizing of calipers and parts if you choose to go the disc route, not the super light stuff. I was not convinced that the weight saving over the 9 1/2" drums was worth the considerable cost, especially considering the starting line issues some have mentioned , just my experience, hope it works out for you...
Grant Eldridge
E/SA 6650