drag suspension

[40th GT]

Hello all,
I have a question about lowering my ET's.
I want to get it down as low as 12.7-12.9 (for the time being). I do not want to just add rwhp and call it done, I'd like to have a good foundation to build upon. So I want to build up the suspension first, then put some DR's on it and see where it takes me.
Here is my list as of now:
31 splines and a matching diff.
3.73s
DR's

My question is what else do I need? I'd like to have a drag suspension that is driveable on the street. (DD)

 

[HoustonGT]

Add a set of adjustable shocks/struts to that list. That way, you can adjust them when you go to the track and then put them back for daily driving.
A set of Subframe Connectors would also help reduce chassis flex on the launches and make the car more solid for daily driving.
Some Lower Control Arms will make your your car launch better as well and make the car handle better on the street. GREAT MOD
Don't know if you want to take the dive and get some Eibach Drag Springs. It'll help ALOT when go to the track, but might not be so great for daily driving.
HOPE THAT HELPS
Mike,
SEMPER FI

 

[chini42]

I have a Mach 1 with a stock rearend, M/T ET Streets and Lakewood 90/10's up front and 50/50's out back. I come out of the hole at 4K. I pull consistant 1.80's and 1.75 is my best short time. I had heard that the strut/shock combo would suck on the street, but I never noticed a major differance in everyday driving. When I try to corner hard you can tell a little compared to stock, but they work great on the street.

Remember, you can have all the power in the world, but it doesent mean anything if you cant get it to the ground. Just ask the IRS GTO's.

 

[40th GT]

Remember, you can have all the power in the world, but it doesent mean anything if you cant get it to the ground. Just ask the IRS GTO's.

Agreed. This is why I want to build the suspension before I start adding rwhp.

Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/

Look at Part # DB-7

It is a full kit for Drag/Street. Looks awseome and I read an article where a stock 2003 GT went from low 14's to mid 13's and from 2.0 60's to 1.5 60's with just this kit and drag radials. Can't get much better than MM!

Matt

 

[squeak93]

Suspension is where it's at. My GT dropped .25 just from tires. Can't wait till I get the lower control arms and a good strut/shock combo. If you have traction issues now (and you should) then there is no need to add more power to fuel the fury. IMO HP Motorsports Bega Bite Jr's are the best bolt on lower u can buy. But every one has their opinion.