Caltracs top or bottom hole
WebAug 6, 2006 · My CalTracs are for lowered cars an only have the one hole. It is the same as the upper hole in your bracket. Most cars I see at the strip run the top hole, in fact, I … WebOct 6, 2010 · 9,424 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Oct 4, 2010. o.k i thought i would make a POST FOR setup and issues that almost everyone has with caltrac..also a place to …
Caltracs top or bottom hole
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WebDesigned by Race legend John Calvert. Bolt On traction system. Full pre-load adjustability, keeps axle from rotating/maintains pinion angle, …
WebOct 28, 2008 · All but one of the fast cars that I've ever seen use the top hole. I am talking car that are capable of running low eights and faster. Drummonds Mustang is the only car that I've ever seen use the bottom hole and run that fast. WebMar 14, 2006 · How does everyone set up there caltracs? Top hole or Bottom hole in the front? Preload? Trying to get them working correctly. 79 camaro 454BBC 4500 stall 1/8 …
WebSep 9, 2013 · Thanks for the info guys I got them in the bottom hole right now I will try there 1/4 turn preload and mess with it from there they just didn't say weather to use top or bottom hole and what the diffrences would be but the link was good info thanks john and I see you have your input on that page as well WFO thanks guys just need to pick a pair of … WebMar 10, 2010 · When your all set up and ready for preload, just look at the front when it makes contact then give it a 1/4 turn to start with.. Also the hole you chose can make a big difference, some guys that are hard core will put the bar in the top hole for a hard fast hit, other guys will put it in the bottom hole for a softer longer hit...
WebMay 30, 2010 · Bottom hole, 9 way rancho rear shocks set fully stiff on 9, 1/4 turn preload both sides. 295-65 radials at 20 psi = 1.32 sixty foot on motor at 3800#. Using the top hole made the car bounce through the 60 foot.
WebApr 9, 2002 · The bottom hole doesn't plant the tires near as hard. Most cars that NEED MORE traction run best with the bar in the top hole. If the car seems to be biting TOO well (it's throwing the rear of the car WAY up in the air and FULLY extending the shocks until they hit their stops, unloading the suspension) the bottom hole will calm things down a bit. table of keysWebAug 27, 2012 · Tweet. #16. August 24, 2012, 06:54 AM. Most of the guys we are adding extra holes on are Radials, high power ( over 1000 HP and some as high as 2000 HP) for a lot of leverage, and the Shocks are slowed way down on ext and comp. Afco Big Guns revelaved some time twice to slow them down even more. The travel stopping is whats … table of kingsWebAug 27, 2008 · Top Hole – Hardest Hit. Bottom Hole – Softer Hit, moves IC forward. More Pre-load, Softer Hit. Less Pre-load, air gap, harder hit. If car pulls to the right add a … table of kingzWebMay 12, 2012 · Last year I tried the bottom hole, with various amounts of preload with no luck. This year I made some "progress" by trying the top hole with about a nickels gap on the caltracs, and having about 12psi and heating them up pretty good, that got me down to a 1.8 60, still spinning. It feels like the car hooks initially and then unloads and spins. table of knowledgeWebJul 31, 2024 · When I set up my 70 Mustang stick car with Caltracs and their split mono-leafs, I spoke with them on the phone about my complete setup and they recommended -3 to -5 degrees as a starting point. I am actually -4.8* now and it has been working well. Also using the bottom hole in the Caltracs, top hole was too violent, and no pre-load, just … table of knotsWebJun 7, 2008 · caltracs top hole ,cant use bottom hole caltracs. Thread starter victtor; Start date Jun 6, 2008; Jun 6, 2008 #1 V. victtor Veteran Member. Sep 28, 2005 274 new … table of kidsWebJun 8, 2008 · Re: caltracs top hole ,cant use bottom hole caltracs. The differance between the holes is the way it hits the tires. The top hole is going to hit the tire harder … table of kilometers to miles