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: CG height location in a stock '70


Patrick Bellene
Apr 11th, 04, 1:08 PM
Hello,
I'm taking a vehicle dynamics class at Texas A&M and I'm analyzing my '70 Chevelle for a project. I'm trying to find a good estimate of the center of gravity vertical height location for the static case. (The CG is located 48.47" behind the front wheels.) My Chevelle is a 355, th350, and 10 bolt with bucket seats, the suspension is replacement stock. I would guess that the CG height is near the center of the engine, which I would guess to be about 22" off the ground. Does anyone have a better estimate or would you believe this? Thanks alot,
-PSB

jpete
Apr 11th, 04, 4:24 PM
I don't know for sure but from what I've read, on cars like this, a good estimate is the camshaft C/L. Which I think would put it a bit above your 22" mark.

Jeff