V8 Beast Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 So I have a flowmaster that I'm replacing for the 3rd time because of a loose baffle. Since I'm going to Norwalk Friday, and its going on a Trailor, should I just leave it off?? Or does the muffler weight on a TA help with traction? I was also wondering if grinding down the calipers somewhat and using a small spacer is a better than grinding them until 15" wheels fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 I highly doubt a muffler will help with traction and I would do thi lil bit of grinding with small spacer rather than keep grinding till they fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 The grinding required to make a 15" fit is not that bad. It can be done with a air grinder and some sanding discs in about 30 mins a side taking the time to check your wheels a few times for fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J E T Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Or does the muffler weight on a TA help with traction? Unless the muffler itself weighs 100 lbs. What suspension mods do you have? SFC's and an aftermarket TA will help in the traction department too if you haven't done them already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Thats what I thought. A couple of local TA drivers said they took theirs off and had traction issues. I wanted to confirm they were wrong before doing it. As far as suspension, strut brace, eibach springs, Adjustable shocks lower control arms panhard bar. and Im working on getting a torque arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 The grinding required to make a 15" fit is not that bad. It can be done with a air grinder and some sanding discs in about 30 mins a side taking the time to check your wheels a few times for fitment. Yeah it took me about 45 minutes to do one caliper, but the wheel is still a tight fit. Thats why I'm wondering if I should just get a spacer before I have to grind down anymore of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Yeah it took me about 45 minutes to do one caliper, but the wheel is still a tight fit. Thats why I'm wondering if I should just get a spacer before I have to grind down anymore of it. the wheels will also make a difference. I am getting ready to pull around an f body to put on the lift that I ground down the fronts on. I will try and snap a pic for ya to see how much I removed. This car is running convo pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J E T Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thats what I thought. A couple of local TA drivers said they took theirs off and had traction issues. I wanted to confirm they were wrong before doing it. As far as suspension, strut brace, eibach springs, Adjustable shocks lower control arms panhard bar. and Im working on getting a torque arm Yeah, definately get a TA and get SFC's too since I see you didn't list them with your suspension mods. They both will do good to aiding in traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I would keep shaving. If you already have a tight fit that means you're getting close. Maybe just a little more will do the trick. Greg, you have a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I would keep shaving. If you already have a tight fit that means you're getting close. Maybe just a little more will do the trick. Greg, you have a PM. now YOU have a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Yeah, Ill take off a little more, then get some washable paint and spin them to make sure there is no transfer. Yeah, I do need connectors, and a ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J E T Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Yeah, I do need connectors, and a ta. and SFC's. They are a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 yeah, when I said connectors I was talking about sub frame connectors.... unless you mean something else by sfc. I actually ordered some 6 months ago. They were not delivered so I said forget it... Back then I was only at 350rwhp too, so I wasnt as focused on suspension mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 a stock cat back is 50 pounds. some aftermarket ones are more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 a stock cat back is 50 pounds. some aftermarket ones are more. So a flowmaster with 3" pipes in, and 3" exhaust tips will weigh in somewhere around 60lbs. If I take out the back seats.. the window washing fluid.. run on an 1/8 tank of gas.. run 15" skinnys and slicks I could take enough weight off of the car to make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J E T Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 yeah, when I said connectors I was talking about sub frame connectors.... unless you mean something else by sfc. I thought you were referring to something else when you said connectors. Yes I meant sub frames...lol my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I thought you were referring to something else when you said connectors. Yes I meant sub frames...lol my bad. its cool..... side note - every time I hear about subframes I think about this video on youtube.. its old but its hilarious "ma subframes f-ed up so I cant slam it" LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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