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i have the schumacher solid mount on the driver's side since '07. my engine dyno'ed at 828 hp and i release the trans-brake at 4500 rpm, so i'm definitely stressing it. i check it every winter for cracks, etc. and to date it is showing no signs of wear. the schumacher torque strap looks like...

I made 828hp @ 7200 with a stroked 400. I use it for racing only. block sonic tested decked four-bolt main caps for the middle three main journals (i used pro-gram main caps www.pro-gram.com) align bored lifter bores trued and bushed (this is needed for consistent valve train...

thanks for your input

thank you Doug, My car weighs in at 3716 (race weight) with bias of 1919 / 1797 (f/r). 48.3% over the rear. I see you have 45.2% over the rear. I was looking at Santhuff shocks. Another option is to put my steel front bumper on and re-install the A-arm bump stops. Mike

Racers, I'm looking for opinions on double adjustable front shocks and how they can effectively be used to control wheel stands when using a trans-brake. Currently I am using Calvert 90/10 front shocks with /6 torsion bars. Rear suspension is a Calvert mono-leave / traction bar setup with...

Thank you superstockracer. I run an MSD digital 6+ with two steps. One step to control the trans brake and the other for high end rev control. I watch the tach during burn outs -- not to exceed 5K.

thank you for the compliment alleyoopmgv. budnicks and superstockracer, thank you for the advice.

I'm finally going to install a trans brake in my '65. After talking to several racers it seems like the Biondo Terminator is the way to go due to its adjustability. However it is quite large. Has anyone mounted one in the SCS command center? or is there a smaller trans brake button out there...

keep up the good work on your restoration. reminds me of mine a few years back. i went with the same dark turquoise on my '65.

for my application I agree with Cranky. Spacers will move the tire closer to the fender (which I'm trying to avoid).

thank you Budnicks. I used Stockton for steel wheels in the past, but did not think to use them for one piece aluminum.

Does anyone now if you can get custom backspacing for American Racing Torq Thrust D? In particular, I'm looking for 15"x10" with 5.75" backspace. thank you

i found mine from ano-brite -- now king of trim. i am happy with the way it turned out.

attached is a picture of the taller aluminum valve covers. they are needed for Harland Sharp and T&D roller rockers.