Coil spring/ control arm suspension

Dave Goob Cook · 10-20-2008, 10:41 AM

Having solid or fresh bushings in the control arms, as well as mounting points that are not wallowed out goes a long way, before you spend on bolt ons.

The air bag never did much for me, but I launch on a t-brake.

CrateCamaro · 10-20-2008, 10:43 PM

Ian. The chevelle looks great. Looks just like a stocker and hope to see you out next year with that crate motor. As far as the car goes id be ordering a set of moroso coils for the front and get that nose in the weeds. It probably could come down 6 inches or more. I didn't get to see it make a run but with your fab skills I would be building an anti roll bar for the rear that "bolts" to the frame rails. That way it falls under the catagory "bolt on traction device" and will pass tech. I made mine out of 1 5/8 roll bar with 1 x 3 for the arms. With 1 to 2 turns of preload on the passenger bar I have been 1.34 with the back wheels in 60 ft.
When I use to run my car on the motor I would crank the pass side air bag to 30+. It would sit all crooked and ignorant in the pits but when it left it would leave perfectly straight. When I was running 11.40's It would go 1.46-1.49 in 60ft. Ohh and I used Southside Machine (now Mr. Gasket) lift bars for lower control arms. They work great. I always ran stock uppers with bushing. I have adjustable ones now that are set to factory length.

Ian Hill · 10-22-2008, 07:03 AM

i have the moroso front coils in the car, but they are the heavy set, i also have the 1550-1650lbs springs and the ones rated for less front weight. i will be swapping them in and out until the car works the way it should. i have also already ordered the hotchkins "extreme style" anti roll bar for the rear.

not making it over to see my run was nothing at all, as Raymonds motor was way off on the tune up, it studdered and poped off the line to a 11.55 @119, all four wheels on the track - that and the fact the converter choice (my falt) was wwwaaaaayyyyyy off did nothing for the launch. i think i shifted into second around the 400 ft mark. either that or KC sold me 2.73 gears instead of 4.88's!

what do you mean crate motor...hmmmmm. word travels quickly around here. i had the deposit in my pocket and as soon as he hit the 10's i went over and did the deal. h/cm here we come.

Ian

CrateCamaro · 10-22-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Hill

what do you mean crate motor...hmmmmm. word travels quickly around here. i had the deposit in my pocket and as soon as he hit the 10's i went over and did the deal. h/cm here we come.

Ian

Your running H? Guess I have some work to do. And the games begin....LOL

gmonde · 10-22-2008, 09:08 PM

is this a legal in stock eliminator gmonde

10-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Coil spring/ control arm suspension Having solid or fresh bushings in the control arms, as well as mounting points that are not wallowed out goes a long way, before you spend on bolt ons. The air bag never did much for me, but I launch on a t-brake.

10-20-2008, 10:43 PM	#2
CrateCamaro Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 411 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Coil spring/ control arm suspension Ian. The chevelle looks great. Looks just like a stocker and hope to see you out next year with that crate motor. As far as the car goes id be ordering a set of moroso coils for the front and get that nose in the weeds. It probably could come down 6 inches or more. I didn't get to see it make a run but with your fab skills I would be building an anti roll bar for the rear that "bolts" to the frame rails. That way it falls under the catagory "bolt on traction device" and will pass tech. I made mine out of 1 5/8 roll bar with 1 x 3 for the arms. With 1 to 2 turns of preload on the passenger bar I have been 1.34 with the back wheels in 60 ft. When I use to run my car on the motor I would crank the pass side air bag to 30+. It would sit all crooked and ignorant in the pits but when it left it would leave perfectly straight. When I was running 11.40's It would go 1.46-1.49 in 60ft. Ohh and I used Southside Machine (now Mr. Gasket) lift bars for lower control arms. They work great. I always ran stock uppers with bushing. I have adjustable ones now that are set to factory length. __________________ Tony Valerio 1968 Camaro 1700 IHRA H/CM 1701 NHRA SS/?A

10-22-2008, 07:03 AM	#3
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Coil spring/ control arm suspension i have the moroso front coils in the car, but they are the heavy set, i also have the 1550-1650lbs springs and the ones rated for less front weight. i will be swapping them in and out until the car works the way it should. i have also already ordered the hotchkins "extreme style" anti roll bar for the rear. not making it over to see my run was nothing at all, as Raymonds motor was way off on the tune up, it studdered and poped off the line to a 11.55 @119, all four wheels on the track - that and the fact the converter choice (my falt) was wwwaaaaayyyyyy off did nothing for the launch. i think i shifted into second around the 400 ft mark. either that or KC sold me 2.73 gears instead of 4.88's! what do you mean crate motor...hmmmmm. word travels quickly around here. i had the deposit in my pocket and as soon as he hit the 10's i went over and did the deal. h/cm here we come. Ian Last edited by Ian Hill; 10-22-2008 at 03:50 PM. Reason: spelled "h" wrong!

10-22-2008, 09:08 PM	#5
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Coil spring/ control arm suspension is this a legal in stock eliminator gmonde

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