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Post by Admin on Dec 18, 2012 12:00:57 GMT -6
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Post by 78firebird on Jan 23, 2013 21:34:29 GMT -6
I'm just getting into the racing game, And I'm HOOKED. I've decided to take it very slow and learn all I can before jumping into it, The street stock class I'm interested in has a minimum wheelbase of 108 inches, Which most all the cars I can tell are running. A lot of the legal metric cars are 115" up to 121" inches, This would be an obvious advantage I would think Or is it because of lack of interchangeable suspension parts. Any help would be very greatly appreciated....
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Post by leaf4life on Jan 23, 2013 22:46:01 GMT -6
If I'm not mistaken, the camaro is 108 inch. Novas are 110 or 112. So if you can use a camaro or late 70 nova it wold be in your best interest. If not, after installing the right spring/shock/bushing in a metric car, installing 70-81 camaro spindles that are taller is another good idea. Good rule of thumb longer wheelbase, better stability, shorter wheel base, better ability to transfer weight. Any other questions feel free to ask, welcome to the dark side
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Post by 78firebird on Jan 24, 2013 20:35:27 GMT -6
First off,Thanks for the response. I don't think I asked the Question very clearly. I'm wondering wy so few people are building the longer wheelbase cars (115" to 120"). Is it do to lack of Available suspension parts. F body's are not allowed. The front spindles might be tho. I am thinking a 71 though 76 B Body would be a great chasis. Most everybody else is running mid 80s G body's ...thanks agin
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2013 21:18:20 GMT -6
108 wheel base cars handle better than the longer cars. They turn in better and are better in traffic. If the rules say you can run 108, then that is what you need to do.
Dave
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Post by leaf4life on Jan 24, 2013 21:23:03 GMT -6
Ah yes, ok, mid 80's gm G body would be the way to go, here they have a division called a bomber that used a lot of 4door/station wagon gm's (B body)wich is a division " knock the glass out and race" kind. a few run a 2door caprice in the pure stock division, they make it hard to pass because its very wide but they have a hard time against camaro/nova/montes getting off corner. Also the larger/longer rear trunk area can create a pendulum effect when entering the corner. And like I previously stated, shorter wheel base transfers weight faster, where longer wheel base better stability.
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Post by racer32 on Jan 26, 2013 9:13:16 GMT -6
I am using a no line 3 speed with a 1.68 2nd gear on a half mile dirt track. Need advice as to which rear gear to use. 3.42 or 3.73 ?
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Post by 78firebird on Jan 26, 2013 9:56:34 GMT -6
Thanks again very much for the help. Just so happens I have a mid 80s Cutlas in very good condition out back.The Rules up here Allow us to run a mostly stock 355 ci (no cam Requirements) with a 500 cfm carb or a open moter Limited to a350 CFM carb. Exhaust headers are allowed Either way. The track is a 1/3 mi clay Ovel. FAST meens Getting in,through,and off the turns fast as possible so I'm thinking of building a 428 Pontiac. I know it's more $ than chevs but I like Pontiac Characteristics and I can still wined up a 4" stroke pretty hi for hp While maintaining very good low-end torque off them Corners. What you all think?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2013 13:04:54 GMT -6
I would have to know the Motor rules for the 355, like what heads and intake you can use. I like the bigger carb myself, and i would rather put more gear in it and turn more RPM. Better off corner with more gear and better throttle control. Big engine breathing through a small straw doesnt always work the best. Just my .02
Dave.
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Post by dirtno1 on Mar 15, 2013 21:11:27 GMT -6
What torque converter would someone recommend for a street stock? Also what kinda stall? 1/3 mile, 355 engine, powerglide. Running stock now and wanting a little more edge.
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Post by leaf4life on Mar 15, 2013 21:26:31 GMT -6
I would recrememd 1800 to 2000 stall if your car is heavy +3100.
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Post by dirtno1 on Mar 16, 2013 10:31:13 GMT -6
Awesome thanks! Yes my car is about 3300
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Post by 8ballraceing on Dec 2, 2014 20:09:53 GMT -6
I have a hundred twelve inch wheelbase car they tell me its a metric frame everything looks identical to my hundred and seven inch wheelbase Malibu it was a black top car would it make a good dirt Street Stock
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Post by 8ballraceing on Dec 2, 2014 20:10:38 GMT -6
I have a 112 inch wheelbase car they tell me its a metric frame everything looks identical to my hundred and seven inch wheelbase Malibu it was a black top car would it make a good dirt Street Stock
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Dec 3, 2014 9:36:17 GMT -6
Getting on the track with any car as a starting point is fun! Always go shorter and lighter and then lighten the ft. and add to the left rear to achieve enough rear percent for handling and traction! The shorter the wheel base the easier to add rear percent with less weight! I do use a set-up that puts the left rear as the pivot point as far as sling goes it makes this spot the center of it all and has less of a rear weight sling factor to allow you to spin out! Adding lead to the rear is about more than traction and has never caused any added sling factors for us but only helped with added rear traction! The old thing about never putting weight past the rear axle is far out dated as is mounting any up high to make it roll! We all do things that work for us in the moment to get the job done but trust logic every time you can apply some!!!
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