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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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want to know how well the stock leaf spring setup will work with large amounts of big block power and slicks. I run a mild 351W in it now with street tires and it hooks ok. Not much power out of the old 351.
what makes a good setup on a truck, ladder bar?? have been to the track last few weekends but not many guys running full size trucks to get any ideas.
Does anyone have a web site on drag racing F150 trucks?

Thanks for any help...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 11:16 PM
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I would think a good set of ladder bars should help transfer the weight for better traction.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 09:18 AM
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hey man, look in to a set of cal trac bars. cant remember what the web stie is, they are pretty popular though. a buddy of mine has a set on his 65 mustang with leafs and it runs 10.20s in the quarter. does nice wheelstands too....heh. he doesnt have much of a problem with traction. good luck man

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