I spoke to a friend that races regularly. He has a 8.9 second chevy pick up (I believe it is a '58).

He told me before I get serious about heading to the track I needed to change my front shock set up to improve weight transfer to the rear.

Suggested a 60/40 or a 70/30 front shock, but said talk to guys who are pulling good times.

What shock set up is recommend for our L's? And is there a particular brand that you suggest?

Thanks!

Dan

 

I think most of the serious track guys are running QA1s ..they are adjustable for street/strip applications

 

QA1's

http://www.nloc.net/forum/showthread...threadid=14727

$675

 

That is some serious cash.

Does anyone know the settings they should be adjusted to for the front?

Can I get away with only changing the fronts?

Spankdog, everytime I see that "drunk photo" I crack up,

Thanks guys!

 

Drop the sway bar too ...

 

Dan, your optimum setup would be: remove front sway bar and install a set of QA1 shocks set at 90/10 and the rears Id leave at 50/50....this will allow great weight transfer....but these shocks are pricey.....

 

I believe the ratio on the QA1's remains constant just he overall stiffness is adjustable. ie always a 60/40 just softer or stiffer. Stan would be the one to check with.

 

Thanks guys, that really helps!

 

promod, Dan

The shocks are a bit pricey however they can be rebuilt and offer flexibility whether you prefer pummelling apexes, ripping up the 1320, daily driver, or all.

Bob

 

Speedin Bob,

I would have to do a heck of a lot more than just shocks to actually prepare my L for road racing, wouldn't I??? If I went down that road one day.

Dan

 

Dan,

The funds associated with prepping the truck with a respectabe road course setup is less than the outlay for a reliable 11 second quartermiler.

It all depends on your specific goal(s) for the vehicle and at what point either application sacrifices acceptable driveability vs. safety requirements (ie: roll cage)

Bob

 

Yeh, my next step is to find a good rollcage installer/fabricator.....

 

Thanks Bob, Pete the way I am going I may not be far behind you.

Dan