Drag Suspension???

[10camaross]

What have you guys been doing suspension wise for the drag strip?? I thought about getting some Pfadt coilovers but i just wanted to see what everyone was doing to hook up and get better 60s at the track

[camaro4mybday]

depending how much you want to spend you can go with the pedders drag pack

[LS7 427]

I did Pfadt - adjustable coilovers, diff bushings, solid subframe bushings, sway bars and trailing arms. No wheel hop at all and 60' went from 2.1 to 1.7 sec.

[BMR guy]

The very first thing that needs to be addressed is the wheelhop. Not only will it kill traction but it's damaging to the driveline as well. The best two mods for controlling wheelhop are Trailing Arms and Rear Cradle (Subframe) bushings. Once wheelhop is under control, traction is a matter of tread compound and weight transfer. This new Camaro isn't too bad at transferring weight once a good tire is used to initiate traction. We run consistent 10.50's (1.52 60 ft.) in our Project car using the factory shocks and drag radials. Granted, adjustable damping will definitely aid in weight transfer and is never a bad thing, it's just not typically necesarry for a first mod. Basically, once wheel hop is under control, tires are the next most important upgrade...

[Supercharged SS]

Besides trailing arm my cars suspension in all stock. My car has no trouble at the track.

[Merc]

Love my BMR stuff.

[PfadtRacing]

Depending on how serious you want to get with drag racing we offer 2 different coilovers to suit your needs. Our current adjustable coilovers were designed as a great all around coilover solution. With 20 individual damper adjustments you can set the car up very soft for drag racing to promote weight transfer, a little stiffer for a comfortable street ride, and aggressive for use at autox or the race track. For drivers not looking for compromises that come with drag specific suspension packages, we would recommend these coilovers.

Along with our classic coilovers, we now offer a drag specific package. We worked with a local Camaro drag racer at Rocky Mountain Raceway who wanted to wanted a no compromises drag package that would really allow him to hook up. The package includes springs that are longer and softer in the front than stock to allow the front end to lift on acceleration for weight transfer, along with damping rates optimized for drag racing. The drag coilovers are also 20 way adjustable, it's stiffest setting being a little softer than the stock ride. Here is a video we put together showing the local racer cutting a 1.465 60' on drag radials.

Supporting modifications are also key to keeping wheel hop down. Trailing arms, spherical subframe bushings, differential bushings are all key components that should also be addressed when looking at the overall performance for drag racing.



We've also got something new coming out that will be great for everything from trailered drag cars, to road race Camaro's. here is a sneak peek.

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

We've also got something new coming out that will be great for everything from trailered drag cars, to road race Camaro's. here is a sneak peek.

Crap....right after I just bought my Coilovers too....just my luck!!!

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Depending on how serious you want to get ...

This and what your budget is are two questions that are crucial. No matter the answers, priority number one is going to be locking in your rear sub frame.

[JusticePete]

The Lingenfelter Black Pig is putting down ridiculous amounts of RWHP and Torque. Controlling all that LPE power is not easy. Working with Graham and his crew we have jointly developed an adjustable drag coilover system. How well does it work? In the early stages of development the results were excellant.

Originally Posted by Graham Behan

All,
The best mph was the 152.33, the next best was 152.28. The best 60 ft was 1.412 and I would like to thank Justice Pete for our shocks!!
More to come!!

Best Regards

Graham.

Originally Posted by jrh@lpe

Here are more complete details on the car as it ran that day.



Lingenfelter LS9 2010 Camaro SS drag car specifications (as of 9/3/2010)

• Engine
  • 377 CID/6.2L LS9 engine
    • 8.5:1 compression ratio with forged JE pistons
    • Production GM LS9 crankshaft and titanium connecting rods
    • LPE CNC ported LS9 cylinder heads with OEM titanium intake valves
    • Lingenfelter GT9 supercharger camshaft (215/247 .629/.656 121LS)
    • Comp Cams 26918 valve springs
  • GM LS9 Eaton TVS2300 supercharger
  • Lingenfelter custom fabricated double stacked LS9 intercooler upper manifold
  • LS9 Corvette accessory drive
  • LS9 dry sump oiling system with custom front mounted dry sump tank
  • Lingenfelter LS9 overdrive damper
  • Lingenfelter high-flow LS9 supercharger front cover
    • ported to accept 102 mm throttle body
  • 102 mm billet throttle body
  • Lingenfelter 2.38” supercharger pulley
  • Lingenfelter 160 thermostat
  • American Racing 2” primary headers
• 200 hp dry nitrous system with progressive nitrous controller
  • Lingenfelter RPM-002 switch used as nitrous window switch
  • Accelerator pedal mounted WOT switch for nitrous enable
• Lingenfelter Camaro SS twin pump fuel system, mechanical regulator version
• Kenne Bell Dual Boost-A-Pump fuel pump voltage booster
• All fuel supplied to the engine is delivered by the in-tank Lingenfelter twin fuel pump system and the 8 high flow injectors in the LS9 manifold
  • No auxiliary fuel system
• LPE LNC-003 2-step
  • Throttle activation switch on clutch pedal position sensor used to activate 2-step
  • Lingenfelter STOV-001 MPH switch used to deactivate 2-step based on vehicle speed (so it doesn't trigger after we leave the line)
• Lingenfelter RPM-002 switch controlled 7 LED shift light
• RPS Billet Triple Carbon clutch
• Prototype Lingenfelter Camaro clutch pedal return kit
• RPM transmissions prepared TR6060 transmission, stock ratios
• Short throw shifter and Momo shift knob
• Prototype 9.5” billet differential case with 4.10:1 ring and pinion
• Custom heavy duty Driveshaft Shop halfshafts
• Custom driveshaft
• GM V6 Camaro brakes front and rear (to clear 16" wheels)
• SJM line lock
• LPE transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes on line lock and nitrous solenoid to protect vehicle electronics from solenoid flyback voltage
• Custom Corsa stainless exhaust system
• Lingenfelter adjustable rear trailing arms
• Lingenfelter adjustable rear tie rods
• Lingenfelter adjustable rear stabilizer bar end links
• Pedder’s double adjustable front and rear shocks with drag race springs
• Hotchkis Chassis Max subframe brace
• Front sway bar removed
• Hotchkis rear anti-sway bar
• Solid subframe bushings
• Lingenfelter Camaro SS body package components including:
  • LPE slotted high rise hood
  • LPE rear wing
• Prototype Lingenfelter Camaro gauge pod with Auto Meter memory boost gauge
• Kirkey racing seat with custom fabricated seat rails (still functioning power seat)
• Rear mounted high capacity intercooler reservoir
• High output DC brushless intercooler fluid pump
• Braille Development compact battery
• Wheels and tires
  • Bogart 16 x 4.5 front wheels with M&H 4.5/27-16 front runner tires
  • CCW 16 x 10 rear wheels with M&H 12.00-16 Racemaster tires with tubes
• NHRA legal 10 point roll cage, certified to 8.50
• Roughly 4020 lbs race weight with driver

Other notes:

• VP Motorsports 109 unleaded race fuel
• Functioning (and stock) radio
• Functioning (and stock) air conditioning
• 2000 rpm launch setting on 2-step
• Nitrous triggered at roughly 4000 rpm

We have continued to work with LPE on the development of the Drag Specific kit to meet Lingenfelters expectations.

[PfadtRacing]

Here is a picture of one of our front drag coilovers side by side with our street front coilovers. You can see there is a big difference in the spring we use, that really allows the front end to lift and the rear end to plant.

[Caliman93230]

Here is the million dollar question, should I lower my car or leave it stock height it if I want to get better drag times

[Dave Coyle]

It really depends on how much power you are making to the rear tires. I installed BMR toe rods and track arms and I am pulling 1.8's on the stock tires. I DO NEED better tires though, I am losing traction in second gear and more than likely from the start even though I don't "feel" any loss but I have now wheel hop!

[Dave Coyle]

Sorry, NO WHEEL HOP NOW!