| Slant Six Forum https://slantsix.org/forum/ |
|
| F/R Weight Distribution - G2 Barracuda https://slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=59662 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | csheehy [ Wed May 18, 2016 6:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | F/R Weight Distribution - G2 Barracuda |
Does anyone know what the average Front/Rear weight distribution is for a 68 Barracuda fastback BH29B8B? I've got power steering, drums, and a 904 if you can dial that in. Thanks. |
|
| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed May 18, 2016 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Hi there csheehy, Are you looking to improve handling or do autoX or road course events? Just curious why you are asking. You should be around 54-57% front, maybe on the lower end since I would guess you have 9" drums. You can get down to the low 50s % with some lightening and rearranging. My 64 Dart 4dr is 51% front, but that is with a lot of changes. My 68 Dart is 55% front, also with lots of mods, but heavy-ish stuff up front like a turbo and 11.75" discs. I do autoX and road course events with the 64 Dart, as well as with a lightened and caged 66 Valiant that is 54-55% front. I plan to get the 68 Dart into these too, after some further mods. I drag race all of them. Personally, I do not like the Mopar PS and all of mine are manual steering, which is simply wonderful for performance driving. However, to each their own! I know a lot of the V8 Mopar handling cars (heavy) use PS. Hope this helps, Lou |
|
| Author: | csheehy [ Wed May 18, 2016 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Thank for the info @Dart270. My interest is spirited driving on New England's twisty backroads while retaining the stock appearance of the car. You guessed it right; improved handling is the motive. Again, much appreciate the info. |
|
| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed May 18, 2016 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
About the biggest improvement you can make is disc brakes, 4whl if possible. Shocks and sway bars would be next. And, if you can deal with different tires/wheels, then that is actually the biggest gain over stock 13s or 14s. Cans of worms to open on these topics... Best, Lou |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC-07:00 |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|