Pinion angle

Gmirza · 08-29-2021, 08:59 PM

The angle you need to be 2-4 deg. Is the one between the driveshaft and pinion. The pinion should be pointed slightly down compared to the driveshaft. This needs to be checked with the suspension at ride height.

Gmirza · 08-29-2021, 09:10 PM

The only way to find the perfect pinion angle would be to keep changing it and making runs until the car goes the fastest. 2-4 deg. Is a good starting point and is usually in the ballpark.

Gmirza · 08-29-2021, 09:27 PM

FireSale, the caltracs don’t stop the axle from rotating. The rotation of the axle creates the body separation. The bars stop the spring from wrapping up and transfers the weight to the tires. The twisting of the axle housing is the energy that makes the suspension work. It takes traction to make traction.

Mike Rietow · 08-30-2021, 12:00 AM

08-29-2021, 08:59 PM	#1
Gmirza Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 177 Likes: 204 Liked 253 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Pinion angle The angle you need to be 2-4 deg. Is the one between the driveshaft and pinion. The pinion should be pointed slightly down compared to the driveshaft. This needs to be checked with the suspension at ride height. __________________ George Mirza D/SA 1236 ‘71 Duster 340

08-29-2021, 09:10 PM	#2
Gmirza Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 177 Likes: 204 Liked 253 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Pinion angle The only way to find the perfect pinion angle would be to keep changing it and making runs until the car goes the fastest. 2-4 deg. Is a good starting point and is usually in the ballpark. __________________ George Mirza D/SA 1236 ‘71 Duster 340 Last edited by Gmirza; 08-29-2021 at 09:14 PM.

08-29-2021, 09:27 PM	#3
Gmirza Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 177 Likes: 204 Liked 253 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Pinion angle FireSale, the caltracs don’t stop the axle from rotating. The rotation of the axle creates the body separation. The bars stop the spring from wrapping up and transfers the weight to the tires. The twisting of the axle housing is the energy that makes the suspension work. It takes traction to make traction. __________________ George Mirza D/SA 1236 ‘71 Duster 340 Last edited by Gmirza; 08-29-2021 at 09:30 PM.

08-30-2021, 12:00 AM	#4
Mike Rietow Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 93 Likes: 19 Liked 30 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Pinion angle __________________ 7x S/Pro 'Sunshine" http://ottm.store https://youtu.be/I8QWEaqeFRw