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05-04-2024, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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Pinion angle on 340 Duster
So I got the CalTracs on (split mono standard height) what are you guys-gals running for pinion angle? Do these springs wrap up like the S/S springs? I’ve set it up at 3 degrees down from center line of engine trans. I’d rather get it close without adding wedges later on. No I don’t want to ask the Cal people.
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05-05-2024, 12:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Pinion angle on 340 Duster
1 to 1 1/2 down as I recall.
They do not need the larger pinion angle down that the old Superstock and Launchers required. John Calvert is a great guy and I never hesitate to ask him anything suspension related!
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05-05-2024, 10:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: Pinion angle on 340 Duster
Thanks, I’ll weld it up today
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05-05-2024, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: Pinion angle on 340 Duster
The older installation instructions used to recommend 3-4 degrees angle ,but I see the new instructions no longer mention pinion angle . I've always installed them at 4*.
I'd call Calvert for a recommendation.
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Re: Pinion angle on 340 Duster
I think I’ll wait till the block and trans case-main shaft are in car to see where their centerline lays. I can get 2 birds on that making up the SS headers at same time.
Like John said 1 to 2-1/2 down from that. Awhile back I saw a vid where a guy had a go-pro camera under car to watch the launch, that rear did a lot of wrap up and movement. So I don’t have experience with Cals, thats the reason I’m asking real world A-Body racers their setups. Appreciate all comments from our expert racers. |
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