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Best suspension for 1/4 mile?

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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Best suspension for 1/4 mile?

I am not too happy with the eibach springs on the 84 and wanted to know your guys opinions on favorite setups for 1/4 mile racing. Right now this car isn't specifically a drag car, but I am working in that direction.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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How much power does this car have?
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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RB are softer in the read than the eibach's and will be a better drag spring, but the eibachs are better all around.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Racing Beat rear springs are 10 pounds more stiffer than Eibachs according to MAZDATRIX.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Hmmmm maybe I should add a couple more Racing Beat parts

The car SHOULD be around 180 HP, but it hasn't been dyno'd since the engine was first rough tuned. It will be going back for dyno tuning as soon as I have a chance to take it to Portland. When Pineapple Racing built the motor that was what they expected it's output to be.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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stock springs in the rear with good shocks, 8.5" et drags will help also
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Weld your diffy together (and have another one on the side for street use)
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