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Post by chad on Jan 18, 2008 17:33:46 GMT -5
I plan on putting a 505 into my 69 chevelle. The motor will produce 650 HP and 680ftlbs of torque. I'm running a TKO 600 trans with 4.10 gear and 255/45r17 tires. My ? is will it be possible to get this car to hook up with out modifying the frame for wider tires? Also I plan on driving this car on the street and don't want to do anything radical to the car that will hurt its drivability. I don't mind doing minor modifications at the track to set it up for the strip.
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Post by chevellianrob on Jan 18, 2008 19:46:46 GMT -5
NO!, but it will do awesome burnouts!
You will need a set of wheels/tires for the track to be able to get any kind of decent 60'.
You should be able to fit a 275 drag radial with no problems, I run a 295/65/15 drag radial with a 10" wide wheel and 5.5" backspace. I had to cut the inner wheel lip back to the spotwelds.
With a stick you will also have to dial in your launch technique. I think you will have your hands full!!!!!!
Rob
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Post by chevguy65 on Jan 19, 2008 11:13:19 GMT -5
I would brace your frame.
It seems that kind of power could twist it like a pretzel if it hooks.
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Post by chad on Jan 19, 2008 14:14:27 GMT -5
The frame is going to be boxed.
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Post by bracketchev1221 on Jan 20, 2008 19:27:11 GMT -5
Unfortunately I think if you plan on setting the car up to handle, the springs will be too stiff to allow a decent weight transfer. If anything I would buy a dedicated set of true slicks to change at the track to give it the best shot at hooking.
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Post by chad on Jan 20, 2008 20:29:33 GMT -5
Which springs are the most important? I would think the rear but I'm not sure?
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Post by chevguy65 on Jan 20, 2008 23:20:22 GMT -5
I agree with bracketchev1221.
You may want to look at some adjustable shocks as well.
Are you going to use an anti-roll or anti-hop?
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Post by chad on Jan 21, 2008 7:50:44 GMT -5
I plan on using adjustable shocks. I'm not sure what you mean by anti hope bars?
As of right now I have not chosen my rear sway bar set up yet.
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Post by chevguy65 on Jan 21, 2008 9:52:18 GMT -5
Anti hop....  Edelbeock Anti-Hop Bars are designed to reduce wheel-hop for missle like launches on 1964-72 Chevelles, Cutlesses, Skylarks and Tempests. By decreasing the amount of rear-end pinion angle deflection and changing the rear-end upper control arm mounting points, these bars offer better chassis reaction and will allow the use of a larger tire or slick to take advantage of the increased traction. Edelbrock Anti-Hop Bars are one of the most effective and easy to install traction improvers. |
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