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by csvette3023
Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:31 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Front coil springs
Replies: 18
Views: 15599

"the car already sits on the lower bump stops." I was told by the best small tire (StockEliminator) chassis guru (in my opinion) that if your suspension is resting on the bump stops that you are not using the stored energy in the spring on the initial hit. Your springs may be to soft to ho...
by csvette3023
Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: TRACTION
Replies: 6
Views: 7150

I have witnessed that if you have over 500 horsepower and slicks, you will need to buy a couple sets of Slide-a Links because you will be breaking and bending them. Caltrac bars all the way!
by csvette3023
Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: split leaf mono spring
Replies: 3
Views: 4550

They are great. Lighter than multi leafs, available in different rates ( for ride heigth), and the front of the spring is thicker / stiffer to work with the Caltrac bar. Good luck--Matt
by csvette3023
Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Low Drag Seals/Grease?
Replies: 27
Views: 24442

I recently ran across a article or something that stated in Nascar and Pro Stock, etc. they run gear oil in place of wheel bearing grease. There is a special seal that is needed. But that is all. I will try to find the info and post it. --Matt
by csvette3023
Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Anti-roll bar?
Replies: 1
Views: 2906

Anti-roll bar?

Looking for feedback on what type / brand of anti-roll bar is the best. Splined bar? Tube type? Welded arms?
I have to keep it under the trunk floor, stock rear frame rails.
Thanks in advance. --matt
by csvette3023
Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Oddyssey Batteries
Replies: 7
Views: 8198

I run 2 of them. 1 in the stock location (rule required) and 1 in the trunk. I think they are great. Not sure how long they last, mine are a few years old. --Matt
by csvette3023
Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:36 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Who is running a 10 inch wheel under a Nova?
Replies: 14
Views: 13825

Craig is right about the tire fitting. You cannot go too low in the rear or the sidewall will rub. (9x30x15 tire)--Matt
by csvette3023
Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Who is running a 10 inch wheel under a Nova?
Replies: 14
Views: 13825

I run a 10" wide wheel with a 9x30x15 bias slick, The lips on the quarters are rolled, the rear end is stock width, and the shocks are in stock location on top and lower mount is moved in a little. Car is a 69 Nova. The tires barely touch the shocks only when driving around the pits.
---Matt
by csvette3023
Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: egt help
Replies: 7
Views: 5792

Do you have the egt test equiptment? If not you are much better off spending your money on a good Wide-Band O2 set up. It will give you much better data. --Matt
by csvette3023
Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:53 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Question for MSD 7530t programable ignition users
Replies: 6
Views: 8514

Anyone????
by csvette3023
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Question for MSD 7530t programable ignition users
Replies: 6
Views: 8514

Question for MSD 7530t programable ignition users

I was wondering if it is better to use a laptop (which I already have) to program your ignition or is there a benifit to use the MSD hand held programmer????? THANKS for any comments. --Matt
by csvette3023
Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: HEADERS FOR BBC
Replies: 18
Views: 14915

For some reason I thought that you had a nova--my bad-- what do you have a Chevelle? Thx for the compliment on my car. I'm hoping for big things this fall when it cools off. Trying to get the clutch dialed in right now. Matt
by csvette3023
Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: HEADERS FOR BBC
Replies: 18
Views: 14915

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by csvette3023
Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:01 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: HEADERS FOR BBC
Replies: 18
Views: 14915