#1  
Old 10-27-2008, 01:28 PM
HWYSTR455's Avatar
HWYSTR455 HWYSTR455 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winchester, VA
Posts: 16,211
Default

That is THE setup, sounds like they know what they're talking about. Using a mono-leaf perch with multi-leaf springs is the only way to go with high-power application, because it's the only way to positively locate (and keep located) the rear. I've seen cars that the track that have actually slipped the rear forward off the pads on a launch.

I my case, I had to use a longer spring pin, and slightly open the perch hole. I do run the lower insulator, but I could have probably gotten away with just a thin shim to take up the space.

If you're at the point of going through this, take whatever extra steps required to move away from using the upper isolator and positively locating the spring to perch. If you can, get rid of the T-bolts and use U-bolts in both locations too.


.

__________________
.

1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624
1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger
Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be
  #2  
Old 10-28-2008, 09:18 PM
Tinindian6702's Avatar
Tinindian6702 Tinindian6702 is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 316
Default

What was the reason for using a longer spring pin and opening the perch hole???

__________________
1967 400 Firebird Convertible :
1978 Firebird Esprit
1980 Trans Am Pace Car (SOLD)
2002 RamAir Convertible
  #3  
Old 10-29-2008, 06:41 AM
HWYSTR455's Avatar
HWYSTR455 HWYSTR455 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winchester, VA
Posts: 16,211
Default

So the pin passed through the perch hole completely. Once you look at it you'll see what I mean.

__________________
.

1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624
1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger
Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:53 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017