Proper Alignament For Drag Race Maverick

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  1. wero

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    NEED HELP!!! NEED CAMBER CASTER FOR STOCK FRONT SUSPENCION MAVERICK 90/10 SHOCKS .CAN I DROP TE FRONT OF THE CAR WITHOUT CUTING THE SPRINGS? I APRECIATE ANY HELP


     
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    I'm not sure how the caster/camber relates to the spring height, however, you can get aftermarket caster/camber plates. I believe the Mustang aftermarket kits fits these (I'll search).

    In order to get a negative camber on my drag Maverick, I dropped the lower control arms from their attachment locations on the frame, and elongated the existing slots by about 3/16" of an inch. This allows the lower arms to be moved outward more - allowing for more negative camber. It made the car a lot more stable.

    Dunno about the caster.

    Nice ride. Looks fast!
     
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    thanks

    i preciate your help i did just like you told me and i feel the diference!!
    another question? how many degres for toe in and
    toe out is the best for drag racing maverick?
     
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    0 degress camber, as much caster as you can get, and 1/16" toe in.

    You can try lowering springs or lowering spindles, but most just cut the springs. When you lower the car, the alignment will change and will need to be re-done.
     
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    Looks good wero. How's that new motor from Larry's working out?:)
     
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    just perfect

    Hi there , the motor works just perfect , i have run 10.60 leaving at @4.000 and shift points @6000 but that motor is to leave at @5200and shift at @7200 , alot of room for improve that time slip but for now im tring to do 10.90 (super street) my best 20 fts is 1.32 the car weihgt is 3000 lbs so not bad for a small block (sorry about my english)
     
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    mistake 1.42 best 60 ft instead 1.32
     
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    Is that car weight with the driver in it. Mine weighs 2710 without me. lets just finish by say it's over 2910 with me in it.:biglaugh:
     
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    the car weight 1350 kilos plus 84 kilos of me (the driver) i belive one kilo is 2.2 lbs so 1350 x 2.2= 2970 lbs for the car plus 84x2.2= 184 lbs total wheight is 3154 lbs. The car is totally stock except for the 8 points roll cage ,the subframe conectors,and the strut tower brace . i m hesitating puting the car on a diet (fiber glss hood,racing seats,may be front bumper, or leave it complety all steel any sugetions? any way is runing in the super street so i m not sure what to do about it.
     
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    well if you want it to go faster, definetely get rid of soime steel components,
    You can also gut the interior if you havent already, the front seat, rear seat and panels will all weigh bout 75-100 pounds.
    hood will shave off at least 60-75 pounds
     
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