E Body Questions

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 06-29-2010, 11:33 PM

Ok, simple pointers to people "in the know" and doing it right.

Both Stock/Super Stock GT

Front suspension ? Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ?

Chassis , Strengthing Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ?

Are the laser cut connectors "the correct way" in addition to the cage ? 10-12-14 ?

Rear suspension ? Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ?

I dont know how easy the rear wil be to do a S/SS "switchable" suspension. I dont want to cut the rear wheelwells how big a tire can I run ? Backspacing for X options , 9 , 10 ? 10.5 ?

For the DP these were "done" items, and certainly not my strongpoint. The Ebody torsion bar suspension makes me dizzy to think about. The rear end setup I think I have a "sort of" handle on.

But also for the DP we had Mike P as the Go-To guy on all these but here, well Im solo, except what I know about them from a pure street perspective which is useless.

So, suggestions, vendors, names, ideas, maximum, minimums.....all will be read and appreciated.

Cheers

Chris

Philip Saran · 06-30-2010, 12:30 AM

Chris,

On the "how big tire " question, just look at both Don Little
(70 Challenger big block) and Steve Wann (69 Cuda big block)
both guys run their cars in Superstock but with a 30X9X15 tire.

These are just two examples of guys who run fast and consistant
on a stocker tire.

Phillip marvetz · 06-30-2010, 02:09 AM

Maybe you should ask Kurt Busch, He seems to know how to make new Hemi go down the track in an old Challenger.............................

SSDiv6 · 06-30-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris "drooze" Wertman

Ok, simple pointers to people "in the know" and doing it right.

Both Stock/Super Stock GT

Front suspension ? Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ?

Chassis , Strengthing Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ?

Are the laser cut connectors "the correct way" in addition to the cage ? 10-12-14 ?

Rear suspension ? Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ?

I dont know how easy the rear wil be to do a S/SS "switchable" suspension. I dont want to cut the rear wheelwells how big a tire can I run ? Backspacing for X options , 9 , 10 ? 10.5 ?

For the DP these were "done" items, and certainly not my strongpoint. The Ebody torsion bar suspension makes me dizzy to think about. The rear end setup I think I have a "sort of" handle on.

But also for the DP we had Mike P as the Go-To guy on all these but here, well Im solo, except what I know about them from a pure street perspective which is useless.

So, suggestions, vendors, names, ideas, maximum, minimums.....all will be read and appreciated.

Cheers

Chris

Drooze... for rear suspension, go with Calvert...for front, Lamb Components.

Bob Pagano · 06-30-2010, 11:12 AM

Div6 is right on, you only need to go to July 2 Dragster and look at E-town report and also on page 74 featured flyer Dave Barton.

Larry Curtis · 07-23-2010, 03:12 PM

Chris,
Chuck runs a 30x 10.5W M/T on his Cuda .
Larry

06-29-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
Chris "drooze" Wertman VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Barberton Ohio Posts: 1,114 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	E Body Questions Ok, simple pointers to people "in the know" and doing it right. Both Stock/Super Stock GT Front suspension ? Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ? Chassis , Strengthing Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ? Are the laser cut connectors "the correct way" in addition to the cage ? 10-12-14 ? Rear suspension ? Options , Suggestions, "expert" contacts ? I dont know how easy the rear wil be to do a S/SS "switchable" suspension. I dont want to cut the rear wheelwells how big a tire can I run ? Backspacing for X options , 9 , 10 ? 10.5 ? For the DP these were "done" items, and certainly not my strongpoint. The Ebody torsion bar suspension makes me dizzy to think about. The rear end setup I think I have a "sort of" handle on. But also for the DP we had Mike P as the Go-To guy on all these but here, well Im solo, except what I know about them from a pure street perspective which is useless. So, suggestions, vendors, names, ideas, maximum, minimums.....all will be read and appreciated. Cheers Chris __________________ Chris "Drooze" Wertman 3132 (F/SA 2009 Challenger Drag Pak #24 with a best of 10.59)

06-30-2010, 12:30 AM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: E Body Questions Chris, On the "how big tire " question, just look at both Don Little (70 Challenger big block) and Steve Wann (69 Cuda big block) both guys run their cars in Superstock but with a 30X9X15 tire. These are just two examples of guys who run fast and consistant on a stocker tire. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

06-30-2010, 02:09 AM	#3
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: E Body Questions Maybe you should ask Kurt Busch, He seems to know how to make new Hemi go down the track in an old Challenger............................. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

06-30-2010, 11:12 AM	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: E Body Questions Div6 is right on, you only need to go to July 2 Dragster and look at E-town report and also on page 74 featured flyer Dave Barton. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

07-23-2010, 03:12 PM	#6
Larry Curtis Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bethel MN Posts: 185 Likes: 1 Liked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: E Body Questions Chris, Chuck runs a 30x 10.5W M/T on his Cuda . Larry