Well took her to the track for the first time since I got the engine in and everything done there. I knew going in that the ol topdloader would have problems shifting into second. problems I had after were....well not plan. The car seems to pull HARD RIGHT. I had to fight it half way down the track, and just get off it. It seems that my diff is broken. Friend said I was getting a one wheel peel. Also the sawing in the streering wheel did not help, but seems magnified 5x at the track. Heh also it seems that the front end just would not come back when I punched it....it went up and and I seemed to have a lot of roll, left, right in the car.
So....questions.
1. I know the rear needs a diff, and I also do not know the gear size. So a true trac or locker ? Street car with some track stuff is what I am doing, so what would be better ?
2. The old steering box has to go. I have thought about a TCP manual rack, or a randall's rack. I know the randalls is supposed to be good, but I was wondering if anyone has the manual TCP ? Its supposed to be around 1200$ The last option is a new steering box from flaming river I guess. About 450ish.. anyone try that, or know of another place for a steering box ?
3. Well the front end..heh the same shocks are there, I have no ideal of the age. So I guess I can start there. I think it has a shelby drop springs or 620's..what about the rest. Whats recomended to get the front end together ?
4. Lastly, my back rim stick out from the fender wells. They are torque thrust d's 7inch. But they seem to just not fit the car correctly. they were on the car when I bought it. Question, is anyone running the 15x8.5 on their 65 coupe ? I think getting a set of those for the back will be real nice. I have a 9inch rear end btw.
Hope you old school guys can give me some advice ! On a good note, she has plenty of power, and the engine seemed to want to go on my two passes. Well hopefully I can get the bugs out so I can do a real run.
thanx in advance
So....questions.
1. I know the rear needs a diff, and I also do not know the gear size. So a true trac or locker ? Street car with some track stuff is what I am doing, so what would be better ?
2. The old steering box has to go. I have thought about a TCP manual rack, or a randall's rack. I know the randalls is supposed to be good, but I was wondering if anyone has the manual TCP ? Its supposed to be around 1200$ The last option is a new steering box from flaming river I guess. About 450ish.. anyone try that, or know of another place for a steering box ?
3. Well the front end..heh the same shocks are there, I have no ideal of the age. So I guess I can start there. I think it has a shelby drop springs or 620's..what about the rest. Whats recomended to get the front end together ?
4. Lastly, my back rim stick out from the fender wells. They are torque thrust d's 7inch. But they seem to just not fit the car correctly. they were on the car when I bought it. Question, is anyone running the 15x8.5 on their 65 coupe ? I think getting a set of those for the back will be real nice. I have a 9inch rear end btw.
Hope you old school guys can give me some advice ! On a good note, she has plenty of power, and the engine seemed to want to go on my two passes. Well hopefully I can get the bugs out so I can do a real run.
thanx in advance