Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much?

[magik420]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

Check this one out, i have been wanting one for Christmas. it's not bad on price either http://wildridesracecars.com/store/product.php?productid=16175

 

[1SlowBu]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

Check this one out, i have been wanting one for Christmas. it's not bad on price either http://wildridesracecars.com/store/product.php?productid=16175

That is a good piece and will definitely work . But you have to have a welder. That is a descent price.

 

[UMI Sales]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

The drag bar (larger diameter) version of this is coming out in a few weeks. :shock:

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/i ... cts_id=722

Like GP says, on the short hole, the 3044 functions as a Junior drag bar.

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thanks

ramey

 

[pontiacgp]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

just wondering in drag racing is the rear sway bar preloaded?

 

[UMI Sales]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

We include hex adjusters and instructions for preload. A car with tires of moderate size and moderate power can leave straight with no preload. Our 4th Gen launches fine with none.

Big tires and lots of power require preload. Some of our fast 4th Gens can be 1/2" higher at the fender lip on the right side. When it launches everything flattens out.

I'd anticipate the same type of thing on a G-body.

ramey

 

[GhettoRacingKid]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

just wondering in drag racing is the rear sway bar preloaded?

with the ARB you can put preload in it if you want. I have mine set at neutral with me sitting in the car.

I have the TRZ one installed in my car now. had my chassis guy install it when he did my cage.

 

[pontiacgp]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

how much of a difference does it make if it's preloaded. In circle track 1/2 turn on the front bar can win or lose a race for you, I think Ramey can back me up on that

 

[GhettoRacingKid]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

well are we talking circle track or drag racing?

I never messed with the preload, never needed to. car dead hooks everytime (knock on wood) up ad straight

 

[pontiacgp]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

I was asking about drag racing, we don't use a rear bar in circle track. And thanks for the info. 🙂

 

[UMI Sales]

Re: Does a factory rear sway bar help reduce twist that much

how much of a difference does it make if it's preloaded. In circle track 1/2 turn on the front bar can win or lose a race for you, I think Ramey can back me up on that

I know your question GP. Yes, very small changes can make or break an oval car. We used to put 1/2 turn in or out between the heat and feature and notice a big difference.

For drag, since you're only doing something once, then the car cools down and so on, I think it's a bit more forgiving. A car cutting a 1.51 60ft would probably cut the same time with plus/minus a couple turns in it. Generally speaking. So I'm gonna say drag would be less sensitive.

Just my $0.02.

ramey