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: street/strip tune-up suspension for '72 a-body.


EDDY merlin
Jan 2nd, 04, 12:34 PM
Hello on the forum!
I'm looki,n for a serious compleet strip suspension tune-up for an A-body car.
Is there a bolt on suspension tune up?(or also welding is oke').
Engine is a merlin 540 ci tall-deck with 650/700hp......and 650+ ft/lbs torque,TH-400.................... :D
And think i take a 12-bolt rear,4.11 gear...or a 9" ford rear and same gear!
Tires are street/strip E.T.(looki,n also for it!!)Wich kind fits on a A-BODY rear? :confused:
Thanks a lot!!!!! graemlins/thumbsup.gif
EDDY merlin

doggy69
Jan 6th, 04, 9:37 PM
mc71454 is the guy to talk to. He'll be able to help you launch like a pro. But for starters South Side Machine lift bars seem to be a good choice. Adjustable upper control arms and a rear sway bar, along with air bags in the rear springs and you'll be set, and 454 will help you tune.
Dane

EDDY merlin
Jan 14th, 04, 1:34 PM
Thanks a lot doggy69!! graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Whats your merlin combo?

EDDY merlin.

doggy69
Jan 14th, 04, 8:25 PM
II block, 305 grumpy jenkins heads ported polished, rpm air gap, 750 speed demon, 10.9-1 scr, 600 lift 240ish solid roller cam,...cheap oil pan
640 hp at 5600
695tq 38-3900
600tq 2000-5600