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  1. Alvarez1112

    Alvarez1112 Member

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    Just wanted to say hello. I recently picked up a 1970 Mav as a roller. My goal is to build a nice street/strip stock suspension 275 drag radial car. This is my first Maverick and I can't wait to get started. I just couldn't build another stock suspension fox body mustang lol!! You guys have a great site with a ton of great info! Thanks for having me.
    I'd like to add a question as well. Where in the heck do I start with the front suspension? What parts are most commonly used? I know many choose to go with a MustangII setup; however, rules only allow me direct bolt in suspension. Any suggestions?
     
  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    How fast do you want to go. I run high 11's with my 308. All stock front suspension. 3 way CE front shocks and narrow front tires. :)
     
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    Hopefully 6.50 or quicker to the 1/8......eventually!!
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard! :Handshake
    I'm in the 6.90's with stock suspension but my car is only taken to the track occasionally.
    Where are you in Florida? There's gonna be a bunch of us down at Silver Springs in January. You should come meet up with us. (y)
     
  6. Alvarez1112

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    Thanks! I'm down in Ft. Lauderdale. I'll have to look into the January event. What kind of motor setup are you running to 6.90's?
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    347, Trickflows, Toploader, 4.30 gears. Turned a 6.97 twice and a few 7.0's. Hard to keep anything consistent with the 4 speed but it's fun. :chirp:
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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  13. Alvarez1112

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    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
     

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