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  1. Psydwaze

    New TCP Catalog/Products

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  2. Psydwaze

    New TCP Catalog/Products

    The VariShock body and most of the valve mechanism is machined from aluminum, compared to the steel piston and jam nut at the opposite end. The difference in weight between the two ends isn't as large as you might think. The shock can be mounted inverted without any issues for a minor...
  3. Psydwaze

    New TCP Catalog/Products

    We've been extremely busy with multiple projects in each of the three product lines, so the rear pushrod anti-roll bar hasn't exactly been a front-burner item. However, it is on our to do list. I'm pushing for something similar to the sliding-link adjustable anti-roll bar we have for the g-Bar...
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    New TCP Catalog/Products

    With all due respect, we ARE the outsourced machine shop. Aside from castings and forgings there isn't too much that we can't manufacture in house. http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_tour_1.html Our shop tour really needs to be updated, because we actually have a lot more equipment than...
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    upper control arms - GW vs TCP (rod end vs. del-a-lum bushing)

    The jigs are 1/4" steel so that a full-size drill bit can be used without drilling pilot holes.
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    upper control arms - GW vs TCP (rod end vs. del-a-lum bushing)

    Yes, the early pivot shafts and drill jig templates are offset rearward 1/8" with a 1" drop. You can see the offset in the image; arrow always points toward front of vehicle. http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/upper_dropped.html Early Template - 1" down, 1/8" rearward Late Template -...
  7. Psydwaze

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    Copied from post #31 of this thread: "...we are still working off the factory front leaf-spring mounts, so the arms are positioned 43" apart on center. This nets you about a 1/2" clearance since the lower arms are 1-1/2" OD compared to the 2-1/2" wide leaf springs. You're still looking at...
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    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    The addition of the g-Bar system and it's many configurations has allowed us to narrow the recommended performance envelope of the pushrod coil-over suspension to predominately track handling use, for which is was originally designed. The pushrod coil-over still offers the best housing control...
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    powerdyne superchargers?

    I have a very old BD-10 and have had to replace two belts in it in the last five or six years. Personally I don't think it's that big of a deal. Powerdyne wanted a ridiculous amount of money to rebuild the thing, so I took mine to a local machine shop to pull the bearings. I don't think they...
  10. Psydwaze

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    To use the g-Bar system safely in this application, you would need to tie the suspension cradle directly to the roll cage. I'm not worried about you hurting the suspension system, but my concern is the area of sheetmetal (upper shock and pinion mounts) that the cradle attaches. As an example...
  11. Psydwaze

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    Can you be more specific about the goals of the project and any limitations or guidelines you need to adhere to? Horsepower? Drivetrain? Tires type/size? Target 1/4 ET? Target 60 ft times? Cutting, welding OK? Is appearance important? Will the front suspension be set up to drive well...
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    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    Exhaust clearance over the housing is pretty minimal. There's a chance it could be done using an OEM 9" housing instead of our FAB9 due to the swoop (technical term :) ) of the center section before it meets the axle tube. Kinda iffy though. We have an exhaust section designed for the billet...
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    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    We can narrow the housing up to 2" shorter for '64-66 or 4" shorter for '67-70. However we are still working off the factory front leaf-spring mounts, so the arms are positioned 43" apart on center. This nets you about a 1/2" clearance since the lower arms are 1-1/2" OD compared to the 2-1/2"...
  14. Psydwaze

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    3-link suspensions, such as the 05-up Mustangs, pivot at both the housing and chassis. (tension/compression link) Torque arms are fixed to the rearend housing and pivot at chassis mount. (bending arm) Both require a lateral locating device. I like your idea, but not sure how much of an...
  15. Psydwaze

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    Pros: Adjustable instant center position (2-position upper cradle mount, 2-position upper housing mount, 3 or 4-position lower housing mount, fixed lower chassis mount) Total of sixteen variations before factoring in the 12-position variable ride height. Double adjustable shocks available...
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    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    I really don't like putting an actual "horsepower" number on a product. A 300-hp vehicle launching on slicks and a transbrake will put a rearend through more abuse than a 600-hp car on street tires. It's not really the engine torque, it's the flywheel inertia and how hard your hitting the tires...
  17. Psydwaze

    revved to 6000 by accident, motor dead?

    You mentioned setting your shiftlight, but in case you are still gauging RPM's off the stock tach, they are not very accurate. At 6k on the stock gauge my engine is really only at 5,500 rpm; verified by chassis dyno.
  18. Psydwaze

    Car Audio experts, step inside....

    Before doing that, unplug the signal cables from the deck to the amp. If the noise goes away its more than likely the deck and not the amp.
  19. Psydwaze

    Trick flow stage 1 cam

    CA car, see sig for mods. My TFS-1 passed but I had to put on cats. Previous cam was a B-303 that passed with hollowed out cats. My gas mileage also took a serious hit with the TFS-1.
  20. Psydwaze

    Learning to Street Rod

    What kind of goals do you have planned for the project? Street/strip, g-machine, cruiser?
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