QUOTE(Runner @ Jan 25 2010, 10:22 AM)
Fellow track drivers:
Need some ideas on general suspension components for a V8 track car that you have had good success with. Anyone running a V8 car on road courses that can give me some general set-up ideas would be great.
Thanks,
Mark
Hey Mark,
Great to hear from you! I've been running and developing my SBC powered 914
at Willow Springs Raceway (SOCAL) for about 5 years....I started out doing ALL wrong, learned a lot and with the help of ACE Engineer AndyS, think I have the car where I want it. I'm still guessing since I was rained out of my December track day and am currently crossing my fingers for a DRY day on 06 February for a track-day with www.speedtrialusa.com guys at Streets of Willow Springs.
If you chase back into previous postings & discussions, I have shared some hard-learned info on making a V8 car work. However, to start our discussion, I'll show you mine if then you will show me yours:
-'73 914 w/complete rollcage that braces all 4 suspension load point.
-383 Chevy SBC with Crane short-track cam, 750 Holley, Schoenfeld 180 degree headers. I've added Rhoades Lifters to make the car tractible on the street.
-930 trans with recently added QUAIF TORSEN Dif.
-Big fender flairs housing: 9.5" x 17" fronts and 11" x 17" rear rims.
-Hoosier DOT slicks 255mm front, 315 mm rear
-I have adapted to 911 front struts with Adapter/spacers for Ford Mustang bolt pattern.
-Rear is Stock, reinforced swing-arms with Mustang pattern spacer/adapters and BRACING at inside and outside mounting points (mandatory with V8).
-Wilwood 4-piston calipers on 12" x 1.25" rotors all-around.
Your turn: Tell me about your setup, where you live and what tracks you are running. I look forward to sharing what I've learned and welcome a discussion.
If you would like to chat directly: stewteral@verizon.net
Best,
Terry