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    Question 60 foot time

    I need some suggestions on how to get a better 60 foot time. I have a 1988 GT with a 600HP 347 that runs 10.62 best time at 128 MPH !/4 mile. I am happy but I was told my 1.56 60 ft time had room for improvement, but not sure what to do. I have a 4500 stall with a c-4 manual valve body, 3.55 gears, 9" slicks, great weight transfer, it pulls the front wheels. Any ideas please fire away. Thanks Ron

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    What is your suspension setup?
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    60 ft time

    I have Eibach drag springs on all fours, 70/ 30 fornt shocks, after market upper and lower rear control arms with nylon bushings,and a right rear air lift bag, weld in sub frame connecters. I think the rear shocks are stock. Ron

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    A stiffer control arm bushing will reduce deflection. I have solid / spherical bushings at all points. Pinion Angle is another factor. Does you car twist on launch? An anti roll bar will also allow the tires to plant evenly.
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    60 ft time

    The car does come up higher on the left front, so yes it is twisting. I was wondering if 50/50 rear shocks and an antiroll bar might work. You also mentioned pinion angle, I don't have adjustable control arms. Ron

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    Eliminating deflection and twisting will help. You are putting down a good amount of power to a light car. I would estimate that 1.3's are not out of the question with a good setup. I run the Tokico shocks in the rear. Pinion angle is important also, but you would need to upgrade the control arms to make it optimum.
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