View Full Version : Anybody use cal Tracs??


SSchevy400
Dec 11th, 05, 10:47 AM
Hey guys, i'm from Team Chevelle and i figured i would check out this place.
I got a 70 Nova with a 377. I'm looking on doing alot to it thsi winter and was not sure of rear suspension. I have heard great things about cal tracs and was seeing what you guys thought. Heres my combo...

70 nova 3050 lbs w/o driver
509 400 block .060 over with 3.48 stroke
Yields 383 cubes
13.8:1 Forged TRW pistons
Comp solid cam....288 advertised 259@.050 550/570 lift ground on a 106
Holley 800DP 84/94 jets
Holley strip dominator intake
Brodix Race rites 200 heads 2.08 valves, gasket matched
TH350 tranny
5000 stall
12bolt rear with 4.56 gears
Subframe connectors
lakewood 90/10's up front and 50/50's in the rear
Its a mono leaf rear also

Anybody have an idea on what to try with my combo?
looking for low 11's on motor...i have a 200 shot but dont plan on useing it unless i have to

Thanks guys
Ed

jacobgiles
Dec 14th, 05, 10:04 AM
i have caltracs on my 72 and they work really well. there are alot of guys running in the 8's with the caltrac bars on there cars.

supernovaman72
Dec 18th, 05, 11:21 AM
I have caltracs with Landrum mono leaf drag spring, and they work great. I have herd great things about caltracs springs but i would reccomend getting a good drag spring and re loacating the shocks inward to accomadate tires better.

Rich