Clamping rear springs question

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by scrapper60, Apr 23, 2007.

  1. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Clamping the springs is an ols stock/superstock trick,it makes the front of the spring act somewhat solid and cutting the clamps off the rear of the spring will let it open up and separate.All in all it helps eliminate spring wrap [When the front of the spring bends under accelleration] I have a friend he's a drag racer for years with a 427 Fairlane that he races in stock eliminator.All he has for traction aids is clamped springs and the car runs well into the tens.
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    So if I clamp my springs, my 14 second car will all of a sudden be a 10-second car???(y) kikazz:p
     
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    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    I beginning to think that you may be educated beyond your intelligence.;)
     
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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    AWESOME.. i want to do that as wel... woohoo

    thanks for pointing that out scott..


    this is gonna be a great season
     

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