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Old 06-28-2009, 07:50 AM
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Nice ride. That was crazy with the old lady. What is the weight of the car? I’ve been thinking about doing a stock 500 Caddy powered 86 Cutlass, but I like your body style better. I would be autocrossing too- what diameter bars do you use and are they stock? My engine would add 35 pounds up front and I would want stiffer springs and shocks to corner flatter. I’d also need to put in a Ford 9” rear with 2.43 or 2.73 highway gears because of the torque. Since you have autocrossed yours, what changes would you make if your engine made 550 lbs. torque @ 3400 RPMs and added 35 lbs. up front? Do you have room for wider wheels under the fender if you increase the positive offset?
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The Cadinator: 82 Eldorado, Caddy 472 (535 Lbs. Torque @ 3000 RPM) Autocross suspension, 95 Trans Am wheels.

Battlecar Cadillactica: 70 Eldorado w/stock Caddy 500(550 lbs. torque @ 3200 RPM) Known for beating Trans Ams, Camaros & Mustangs in 1985/86 Fayetteville Arkansas SCCA autocross

CadVetteStang: 72 Fastback Mustang w/500 Caddy engine, TH400, 12” disc brakes & 9” rear end. Was in storage awaiting a C4 Corvette front suspension when sold by [former] friend.
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