Larry,
Actually the torque arm is better for the drag strip than the traction
masters as the traction master design is prone to binding. The torque arm
moves the loading point much further forward increasing the weight multiple
on acceleration when the diff tries to twist up in the front. This force
tries to lift the arm at the front right in the "X" area of the frame and is
unable to and instead firmly plants the tires on the pavement.
The torque arms are not an optimal solution on the road course as the
reverse forces under braking tend to unload the rear suspension and place
all of the weight on the front and induce "diving" of the front and
unloading the rear tires thereby decreasing the effectiveness of the rear
brakes.
I am a drag race kind of guy and hate wheel hop and I am very happy so far
with the arm. I will do photos and a write up very soon.
Best Regards,
Tim Ronak
Business Development Manager
Akzo Nobel Coatings
OFF: (949) 305-5393
VM: (800) 234-6747 ext. 2257#
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Paulick [mailto:larry.p@erols.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 6:04 PM
To: Ronak, TP (Timothy)
Subject: Re: It's Alive
Tim, why does it lift under power?. I understand that the torque arm is
better on road course, vs traction masters for drags.
Larry
"Ronak, TP (Timothy)" wrote:
>
> I used Dan Walters Torque arm and it works great even without the posi it
> lifts slightly under power. It does not submarine anymore at all. And it
> rides VERY nicely.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Tim Ronak
> Business Development Manager
> Akzo Nobel Coatings
> OFF: (949) 305-5393
> VM: (800) 234-6747 ext. 2257#
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Paulick [mailto:larry.p@erols.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 11:52 AM
> To: Ronak, TP (Timothy)
> Subject: Re: It's Alive
>
> Tim, as it breaks in, the temp will go down.
>
> Did you use Dales rear springs? With my stock springs, my rear drops
about
> 6"
> on shift from first to second, with trackson masters.
>
> Need fix.
>
> Larry
>
> "Ronak, TP (Timothy)" wrote:
>
> > Larry,
> > I really want to get to the chassis dyno as well. I was VERY happy with
> the
> > power. I got on it a bit in second gear from 20 MPH and it instantly
went
> to
> > 5000 (or so as my Tach does not work with the new ignition) I have had
> some
> > people tell me the synchros need to be worn in so that it shifts better.
I
> > will Call Dale A. today and ask him as he built it. Temperature seems to
> be
> > a problem as it gets HOT very quick. I will start to work this out after
> my
> > change to Mobil 1.
> >
> > Hey did I say I got it running?
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Tim Ronak
> > Business Development Manager
> > Akzo Nobel Coatings
> > OFF: (949) 305-5393
> > VM: (800) 234-6747 ext. 2257#
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Larry Paulick [mailto:larry.p@erols.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:34 AM
> > To: Ronak, TP (Timothy)
> > Cc: Tiger News Group List (E-mail)
> > Subject: Re: It's Alive
> >
> > Congrats Tim. I think I heard it running here on the East Coast. Oil
> > pressure sound typical for engine that is up to temp. With Mobil 0-40,
> > you would be worried at the low idle oil pressure, but should not.
> >
> > Pressure is only one data point on what a lubricant is suppose to do,
> > and if you have a high volume oil pump, not a problem.
> >
> > If you have a Hurst shifter, it needs to be aligned, but don't know
> > about the stock shifter.
> >
> > Have fun with that pretty and stout new engine. Look forward to the
> > dyno tapes.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > "Ronak, TP (Timothy)" wrote:
> > >
> > > Listers,
> > > After much searching for bits and the help of Paul Parretti I was able
> to
> > > get my Tiger fired. The Lunati 350 Stroker fired on the first try of
the
> > key
> > > but I had the wrong wire from the Ballast resistor hooked to the coil
so
> > it
> > > would only fire while cranking. 1 minute later I fixed it and it
ROARED
> to
> > > life. The entire neighborhood came to see it fire. It was kind of loud
> > > without the mufflers but it sure sounds "bitchen". It has a very loapy
> > > idle.
> > > Hey did I say that it runs?
> > > The only small things found on the road test (That is another story
open
> > > headers and all) is that the oil pressure is low idling at around 30
> > pounds
> > > but shoots up to 50+ at 2500 RPM. I am just wondering if anyone else
has
> > had
> > > any weird oil pressure issues with the factory replacement line as it
> > seems
> > > very soft when it gets hot. This could be decreasing the actual oil
> > pressure
> > > at the gauge.
> > > The next thing is that while out on the drive I thought I would stab
the
> > > throttle and pull second gear quick only to find that it would not go
in
> > > $*#?. Has anyone else had this problem with a newly redone toploader?
> Will
> > > it wear in or am I SOL. I am running Mobil 1 80-90 synthetic in the
> trans
> > > and Chevron 20-50 in the engine.
> > > Hey did I say that it runs?
> > > I may have to pull the pan as the pan was really tough to put back on
in
> > the
> > > car and the rear seal on the pan may not be sealing as well as I would
> > like.
> > > Hey did I say that I got it running?
> > >
> > > Best Regards,
> > >
> > > Tim Ronak
> > > Business Development Manager
> > > Akzo Nobel Coatings
> > > OFF: (949) 305-5393
> > > VM: (800) 234-6747 ext. 2257#
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