Housing girdle for 8.75"; yes, or no?

bill dedman · 03-07-2010, 12:46 AM

Our bracket car will weigh 2.500 pounds,(probably 50/50 weight distribution) and will have a 550 HP engine (approximately) that will propel this '64 A-body (Valiant,) HOPEFULLY, to some high 10 second e.t'.s.

We;re using a 1965 B-Body (Dodge Cornet) rear housing with Cal-Tracs and adjustable rear (50/50?) shocks. Stock '64 Valiant 5-leaf rear springs.

We will be using 9", M-T bias-ply slicks (28"-tall) and a spool, footbrake launches (no transbrake) and hope for some high 1.40 60--foot times, at best.

Given those parameters, we are wondering if the $80.00 we are thinking about spending on a rear end housing girdle would be money well-spent, or, just totally unnecessary on a car with these specifications.

Any advice and information will be appreciated...

03-07-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Housing girdle for 8.75"; yes, or no? Our bracket car will weigh 2.500 pounds,(probably 50/50 weight distribution) and will have a 550 HP engine (approximately) that will propel this '64 A-body (Valiant,) HOPEFULLY, to some high 10 second e.t'.s. We;re using a 1965 B-Body (Dodge Cornet) rear housing with Cal-Tracs and adjustable rear (50/50?) shocks. Stock '64 Valiant 5-leaf rear springs. We will be using 9", M-T bias-ply slicks (28"-tall) and a spool, footbrake launches (no transbrake) and hope for some high 1.40 60--foot times, at best. Given those parameters, we are wondering if the $80.00 we are thinking about spending on a rear end housing girdle would be money well-spent, or, just totally unnecessary on a car with these specifications. Any advice and information will be appreciated... __________________ Bill