Project "Payback"

[Vegas69]

I like it alot better so far. If I we're to guess, the pedal is about 15% -20% harder. Let me get a race and more miles under my belt. The pedal ratio is 12:1 for a manual brake set up in a 69. Most reccomend a minimum of 8:1 for a manual set up with the proper master cylinder. I personally feel the 7/8 is undersized for the caliper piston volume. I wish I would've done this 2 years ago.

Tyler is correct, I did use them. Thanks Frank. My only regret at this point is not slicing the tunnel for more trans to tunnel clearance. When I had the old steel block in the car I also had the coil over adjusters as high as I could physically get them. (Small block springs) I was able to back them down a turn or two for the aluminum block. I thought them LSX motors were light?

[tones2SS]

Very cool Todd!
Congrats on the ink!

[GregWeld]

Good to hear Todd!

Funny -- when we were at RTTC -- I talked for awhile with the Wilwood rep there. His statement rings very true - which was - "some people really like a high hard pedal a 1" M/C gives and some like the softer more modulated feel of the 7/8". He said he personally liked the "feel" of the 7/8... but it doesn't matter as well as it's what YOU like!

[Vegas69]

I don't have any choice if I want a decent pedal. Yes, I like it very much. This whole big lip, 335mm, race car, blah, etc, blah, forces it. Most guys can get away with murder. I can't because I push the limits!

[awr68]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

He did. He won't again. It causes.... Issues.

Tyler

Yep! Me too! Had to raise the trans tunnel .75" to fit the T56......

[awr68]

Glad you are finally feeling better about the brake system Todd...these things can take some time!

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

He did. He won't again. It causes.... Issues.

Tyler

I nominate you for understatement of the week, sir. every little issue I have now seems to be related to those stupid bushings. They do make the car look very cool though.

Todd, apparently my little LS is more of a boat anchor than your ZL1. I'm currently shaving fiberglass off of Tyler's prized inner fenders when going around hard turns. Maybe I need to make an upgrade in the engine department, hell the sound alone would be worth it.

Matt

[awr68]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

I nominate you for understatement of the week, sir. every little issue I have now seems to be related to those stupid bushings. They do make the car look very cool though.

Todd, apparently my little LS is more of a boat anchor than your ZL1. I'm currently shaving fiberglass off of Tyler's prized inner fenders when going around hard turns. Maybe I need to make an upgrade in the engine department, hell the sound alone would be worth it.

Matt

Matt, can't you go with a 1" or so taller coilover....or just a longer spring alone if you are running out of adjustment? It too me a couple trys to get it right with the desired ride height when I modded the stock frame with a DSE kit. If I remeber right I had three sets of springs before I nailed it!

Are your lower control arms level at your current ride height?

Now back to PB!!

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

I nominate you for understatement of the week, sir. every little issue I have now seems to be related to those stupid bushings. They do make the car look very cool though.

Todd, apparently my little LS is more of a boat anchor than your ZL1. I'm currently shaving fiberglass off of Tyler's prized inner fenders when going around hard turns. Maybe I need to make an upgrade in the engine department, hell the sound alone would be worth it.

Matt

I'd be surprised if you would coil bind the springs spinning them up higher. I bet you only need a turn or two. You can get a rough estimate by measuring the distance between all the coils and available shock travel. You may need a mechanical advantage. Take off the wheels and get some more leverage on them with a wrench or short pipe. Running low has it's compromises. I'll take a compliant package over looking cool anyday. Find a ride height that works well on the track and street and record it. It's normal for your car to have settled out.

I wouldn't trade my big block for an LSX. Not in a million years.

[89 RS]

Todd, I'm a little behind on the site and getting caught up now. The new house/garage looks awesome, great space. The taillights look great and congrats on the ink in the mags.