I've heard about the front, and that is done, but the back too? Usually when they delete the swaybar thats because there is an anti-roll bar installed. Rear needs to stay level, right?
That sucks to hear you had a dud.
Most drag race cars do not have sway bars (only need for side to side or cornering). Might as well remove at least the rear. It will launch better plus you will save 25lbs out back. It's four 15MM bolts and about 2 minutes of time.
I don't know why traction is such an issue for you guys? When my old 2.73 geared '87 Mustang GT was stock, I could barely spin the tires or clean, dry pavement as it was? Adding a set of drag radials to the mix really wouldn't have made a lick of difference IMO?
Most drag race cars do not have sway bars (only need for side to side or cornering). Might as well remove at least the rear. It will launch better plus you will save 25lbs out back. It's four 15MM bolts and about 2 minutes of time.
Negative.
If you don't have a drag style anti roll bar, you should keep the factory rear sway bar. It helps keep the car level. Obviously, it's not as effective as a true racing style anti-roll bar, but removing the factory rear sway bar will increase the body roll.
I don't know why traction is such an issue for you guys? When my old 2.73 geared '87 Mustang GT was stock, I could barely spin the tires on clean, dry pavement as it was? Adding a set of drag radials to the mix really wouldn't have made a lick of difference IMO?
Body roll going straight? ...
There is no body roll unless your taking on / off ramps on the way to the track.
Also, here is TeamZ's lower control arms (see pic below). You will notice this drag racing application does not have the rear sway bar bungs. It's not needed in a drag race application.
They offer Anti-Roll bar for side to side movement in place of the rear sway bar.
Nice step by step breakdown.
Nice writeup Sharad.
Well, I go to the track, ET Streets mounted, thinking I was going to get some good runs. The air was cooler, car seems faster. Get to the track and actually get to use the burnout box and get my tires wet. Do a burnout and wow these things are sticky. Went to the line, on the second stage light stalled the stock converter as high as it would let me (or low I should say) and when the light turned I let off the brake. Seemed strong.... felt good.... 8.8 at 83mph, 2.0 60ft. Almost a 2.1. The best run was a 8.7.
I have found the wall with this AOD. Before on street tires, although spinning it was probably allowing the car to "stall up" a little. Now it is just kind of bogged down. I did the 1-D-1 shuffle twice.... tranny is telling me not to do that anymore. I can tell it doesn't like it.
Time to take the TKO off the shelf and get it in. Thanks everyone for your input. The stock AOD sucks major monkey balls. I think I got a lot out of a stock engine/AOD Mustang. Most are complete dogs, mine actually runs pretty strong. However, this chapter needs to close.
Thanks.Drag racing & suspension setups are some of my favorite topics.
Thanks man. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't hit your goal with the AOD, but I'm sure the TKO will be a day and night difference. Can't wait to hear how it runs! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
Thanks.Drag racing & suspension setups are some of my favorite topics.
Thanks man. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't hit your goal with the AOD, but I'm sure the TKO will be a day and night difference. Can't wait to hear how it runs! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
I kind of get a laugh out of people saying their car can't hook because it has too much power... yeah, that's like saying my car can't corner because it's too fast.
Welcome, one of mine too. So often overlooked. Suspension is as important in drag racing as it is in autocross, circle track, ect. I kind of get a laugh out of people saying their car can't hook because it has too much power... yeah, that's like saying my car can't corner because it's too fast.
Well I tried.... getting the most out of your combo before improving it I think is important. Yeah me too can't wait to get the TKO in there.
great write up Sharad! know whos fun to talk with about suspensions with... clueless import owners who know nothing about how to put huge power to the ground. its not as easy as we all make it look. there is so little of a window from smacking the rear bumper and blowing the tires off. the suspension has to be dead nuts on along with the tune up....
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