Tremek Car Videos - Street Car Drag Racing Videos  

Go Back   Tremek Car Videos - Street Car Drag Racing Videos > Car Tech Section > Technical Discussion
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Photo Gallery Parts Search  

Tremek Car Video Forum

Car Rims | Body Kits
air-bags and 530hp


 
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 20 Oct 2004, 01:22 pm   #1 (permalink)
Cool Tremekian
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 239
Default air-bags and 530hp

Does anybody know how a bagged suspension reacts and/or effects a high output engine? I am building a 67 chevy p/u. I am having a custom frame built for it in about six months, but before I do this I want to make sure it isn't going to cause problems. Will this type of suspension be able to handle an all aluminum 427 with 530hp 570tq. My other concern is am I going to loose the ability to get this power to the ground effectively?
Any input/suggestions are appreciated, thanks.

Last edited by justbcuz; 20 Oct 2004 at 02:04 pm.
justbcuz is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 21 Nov 2004, 07:43 am   #2 (permalink)
Cool Tremekian
 
aznflick's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: cardboard box
Posts: 479
Default

the bags should be fine as long as you get the right specs. i havent heard of anyone complaining. The saw mill i work uses simillar ones for their electric motor to pully.
aznflick is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 08 Dec 2004, 10:04 am   #3 (permalink)
Cool Tremekian
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 239
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by aznflick
the bags should be fine as long as you get the right specs. i havent heard of anyone complaining. The saw mill i work uses simillar ones for their electric motor to pully.
Thanks for the reply! What about pinion angle? Will it be a problem for me to drive it hard at any height(the vehicle).

I thought this site was gone-- glad to see it is back online; great site!

Thanks again for the response!
justbcuz is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 08 Dec 2004, 12:11 pm   #4 (permalink)
Cool Tremekian
 
dragracingdemon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cambria, WI
Posts: 269
Default

I don't know the specs on this car but a friend of mine is in a car club with a guy that has a +02 Cobra that has a full air-bag suspension and will run 9's in the quarter. He has had no problems with it from what my friend says. Hope it helps.
__________________
1974 Chevy Nova Custom (for sale)
5.7L 350 c.i.d. V8 w/4-speed man. and 3:90:1 gears
Too many mods to list

1999 Silverado Z71
5.3L 325 c.i.d. V8 w/4-speed auto and 3:42:1 gears
Flowmaster Force II 3 in. cat-back exhaust, JBA 9mm Power Cable spark plug wires, Hypertech 160 degree thermostat
Best 1/4 mile = 16.727@81.51 (Stock)
4332 pounds, 290 - 310 hp and 351 - 361 ft.lbs.

Reon Kadena & Yoko Matsugane = Perfect 10!!

Streetfire.com and all that link to it can eat my *ss!!
dragracingdemon is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 08 Dec 2004, 04:35 pm   #5 (permalink)
Cool Tremekian
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 239
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dragracingdemon
I don't know the specs on this car but a friend of mine is in a car club with a guy that has a +02 Cobra that has a full air-bag suspension and will run 9's in the quarter. He has had no problems with it from what my friend says. Hope it helps.
It helps a lot! I am relieved to know I won't regret the setup after it is finished; that would have been a lot of wasted money.

Thanks for the reply!

Ohh yeah, and... Damn 9 second car on baggs! I hope I can hit low 11's high 10's. What is his bhp(at least I would think it has some kind of forced induction) at the wheels?

Last edited by justbcuz; 08 Dec 2004 at 04:38 pm.
justbcuz is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:29 am.





Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO © 2008, Crawlability, Inc.
TREMEK Car Videos 2003-2007 All posts are the copyright of the original authors and must be referenced with a link.