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    Ok to use A body 9" Drum Spindle Issue

    Are factory Oem lite A body 9" drum Spindle ok to use on a 400+ lb front end lightened big block cuda ? Had to mill out the tapered upper ball joint hole to fit the larger E body ball joint to fit after market aluminum caliper-hub disc brakes. Strip-street drives ok, ..looking for similar...
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    E Body Shock Plates

    I'm trying to move my E body leaf springs inboard .8 " & noticed the factory Shock plate U-bolt holes are splayed off-set angled. Do I need B body Shock Plates to relocate my springs parallel ?? Thx for any replies.
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    ?Upgrade OE pulley/belt assembly to serpentine system?

    Why would you want to clutter up the engine bay with Ac & Ps pumps to look like some common 70's luxury barge mobile ??? ...Stock water pump & maybe an alternator w/ a simple v belt gets it done for me.
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    727 Hard To Roll In Neutral .

    Thanks rogue !! That's an excellent suggestion....Don't know what why i didn't of that, but thx again.
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    727 Hard To Roll In Neutral .

    Ever since Rev Shift Patrn + Manual Only conversion, car is 3x times harder to push around in Neutral with engine off. With driveshaft disconnected, rolls easy normal. Any ideas what could be wrong or is this Normal after this mod ??...Thx for any help.
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    A body inch spindle strenth

    10.90's @ 125 = instant brake fade excitement woods end of strip coming up fast every pass !!
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    A body inch spindle strenth

    Hi Leo,...It's left over set up from my Bblock 'cuda strip days running the lightweight Strange single puck aluminum brakes that would only fit the small 9 inch drum spindle. I wondered about them every time the front settled down after launch. I don't know to keep them on with better bigger...
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    A body inch spindle strenth

    Any one run lighter 9 inch A body spindles on heavy big block 440 E body car & is it safe ??
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    Which slick size for max hook & traction ?

    Just best off line 1st gear with hi rpm brutal torque @ 5500 rpm with good working old school Mopar 002-003 SS leaf spring set up best traction hook between these 2 tire size choice
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    Which slick size for max hook & traction ?

    Thanks Psycho for your awesome duster set up info..My hot street some track application, not concerned with best top end or ET combo. Just need racers experience with 5500 rpm peak torque motor same converter stall & max traction hook between these specific tire size choice.
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    Which slick size for max hook & traction ?

    Thanks again 71,...yes, any larger od tire = usually less effective net torque coupling to pavement..I've always liked the classic '60's early '70's large OD 9 inch tire neatly tucked deep within the factory wheel well look. Maybe a call to M&H or such will share some info.
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    Which slick size for max hook & traction ?

    Thanks 71, but I've only got fender room for these 2 height- tread width combos. Taller-narrow or shorter-wider ...Which one gives best off line traction ???
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    Which slick size for max hook & traction ?

    Assuming same brand & compound bias ply slicks & strong 440 with 5500 stall converter & 4.56 gear will 28 x 11 inch tread width or 30 x 9 wide tread give max hook & bite off the line ??
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    SS Leaf spring selection.

    Ok,...Static ride height (rear body height) car stationary, engine off, no hp or torque involved there. On launch rear of body rise question, let's say I get 5 inches now with current engine hp & torque. What will I get different using the 3600 lb SS spring ??
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    SS Leaf spring selection.

    Thanks, moparieo, for the suspension set-up info & I am running that. Let me rephrase my question to I'm running my 3600 lb cuda on Super Stock (SS) 002 & 003 (3000 lb) springs. I'm asking what difference in static ride height & launch body rise do the 3600 & 3800 lb SS springs give compared...
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    SS Leaf spring selection.

    Currently running SS 002 & 003 (3000 lb) leaf springs on 70 cuda w/5k converter & slicks. Does anyone know how the 3600 or 3800 lbs SS springs would be different ln static ride height & launch body rise .
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