Cal Tracs

DJ FARIAS · 03-30-2011, 03:06 AM

Hi I race a 69 Nova with 9'inch tires and a slaper bar setup..Question is my 60ft average is 1.58 would I gain anything better if I get a set of Cal Tracs is it worth the investment any input.
Thanks DJ

cad · 03-30-2011, 08:21 AM

It took us quite a while to make repeatable gains with just the Cal-Tracs. And when the track would change, we would get a hiccup.
After we bought the leaf springs the 60's were more predictable.
It really is a "system" in my opinion. Buy his rear shocks also...you do not need double adjustable shocks on a leaf spring car.
Calvert's front 90-10 shocks also helped free up the front some more.

Clark

sprnova · 03-30-2011, 12:38 PM

not to take over the thread but what is the normal ride height everyone is using on a 69 or 70 model nova? 1 inch higher, level, or 1 inch lower. (split mono leaf style)

Bob Gullett · 03-30-2011, 02:18 PM

I use the one inch higher in mine for the ballast we have to carry.

Dana Fitzpatrick · 03-30-2011, 03:41 PM

DJ, I agree with Clark. If you switch, buy the split monos, bars and the shocks. I have had good results with their front shocks, as well. As to weather it would be worth it, are you having traction issues now?

gearjammer9025 · 03-30-2011, 04:09 PM

We use the cal-tracks an 9-way adjustable shocks and the 90-10 on the front, all from Calvert Racing. On our 69 G/S Camaro. Running a 4 speed. Saw alot of improvment just with the cal-tracks. I would recommend using 10" rim with your tires if the will fit..... Usually a 1.53 60' times. Going to try the new shocks out this weekend.

jim powers · 03-30-2011, 04:26 PM

the cal tracs are a great "system" as the others have said, the real issue will be just how good you have the car working with the present slapper bars, when i had my 69 camaro my slapper bars were home made and worked really well,what improvement you see will depend,i would recommend them in any case

DJ FARIAS · 04-04-2011, 02:45 AM

Thank you all for your feed backs!

DJ

03-30-2011, 03:06 AM	#1
DJ FARIAS Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cal Tracs Hi I race a 69 Nova with 9'inch tires and a slaper bar setup..Question is my 60ft average is 1.58 would I gain anything better if I get a set of Cal Tracs is it worth the investment any input. Thanks DJ

03-30-2011, 08:21 AM	#2
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 696 Likes: 198 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs It took us quite a while to make repeatable gains with just the Cal-Tracs. And when the track would change, we would get a hiccup. After we bought the leaf springs the 60's were more predictable. It really is a "system" in my opinion. Buy his rear shocks also...you do not need double adjustable shocks on a leaf spring car. Calvert's front 90-10 shocks also helped free up the front some more. Clark

03-30-2011, 12:38 PM	#3
sprnova Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs not to take over the thread but what is the normal ride height everyone is using on a 69 or 70 model nova? 1 inch higher, level, or 1 inch lower. (split mono leaf style) __________________ Josh Edwards 752A SS/GM, SS/BX, I/SMA

03-30-2011, 02:18 PM	#4
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,099 Likes: 56 Liked 461 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs I use the one inch higher in mine for the ballast we have to carry. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

03-30-2011, 03:41 PM	#5
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs DJ, I agree with Clark. If you switch, buy the split monos, bars and the shocks. I have had good results with their front shocks, as well. As to weather it would be worth it, are you having traction issues now?

03-30-2011, 04:09 PM	#6
gearjammer9025 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs We use the cal-tracks an 9-way adjustable shocks and the 90-10 on the front, all from Calvert Racing. On our 69 G/S Camaro. Running a 4 speed. Saw alot of improvment just with the cal-tracks. I would recommend using 10" rim with your tires if the will fit..... Usually a 1.53 60' times. Going to try the new shocks out this weekend.

03-30-2011, 04:26 PM	#7
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 358 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs the cal tracs are a great "system" as the others have said, the real issue will be just how good you have the car working with the present slapper bars, when i had my 69 camaro my slapper bars were home made and worked really well,what improvement you see will depend,i would recommend them in any case

04-04-2011, 02:45 AM	#8
DJ FARIAS Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cal Tracs Thank you all for your feed backs! DJ