Magna Charger TVS1900 4.8L 10 PSI, Canyon Carving time :)
03-24-2010, 05:18 PM
#62
I am limited on resources and time right now, so the quickest way to "fun" for me is bolt on performance. I have been down the custom road before, and it was a bumpy one.
03-24-2010, 05:24 PM
#63
agreed. My plan for now its to take it as far as I can on what I have available over the counter. The future may hold a nice coil over / C6 trans axle combo.
I am limited on resources and time right now, so the quickest way to "fun" for me is bolt on performance. I have been down the custom road before, and it was a bumpy one.
I am limited on resources and time right now, so the quickest way to "fun" for me is bolt on performance. I have been down the custom road before, and it was a bumpy one.
03-24-2010, 05:27 PM
#64
Your bolting on DJM suspension with sway bars and calling this a canyon carving truck? How serious are you about making this truck actually safe and capable of tackling that task? If your bolting on a DJM kit with some sway bars I would reconsider, but that's just me. Safety and performance are a main concern.
I think the idea is great, but a lot goes into making a truck actually perform in the twistys and be safe at the same time. Camber, caster, Ackerman, scrub radius, center of gravity, weight front and rear etc all play a significant roll in handling characteristics. On left turns when your driver inner tire is drooped out, what is your camber going to be at to determine your contact patch on the roadway? What about the contact patch on the right side during that turn when it's close to full bump? What type of rear diff is going to be utilized to keep traction controllable while being predictable? What type of shock is going to be used?
Sounds like a cool project and I'm just throwing out some things to consider before money gets dumped on items that won't perform to your expectations as well as the possibiliy of making the truck unsafe to drive at the level you may be expecting. I'd look towards the rally and drift type cars for suspension setups since you won't find many people building trucks like you describe.
Enjoy the build. The idea is great.
I think the idea is great, but a lot goes into making a truck actually perform in the twistys and be safe at the same time. Camber, caster, Ackerman, scrub radius, center of gravity, weight front and rear etc all play a significant roll in handling characteristics. On left turns when your driver inner tire is drooped out, what is your camber going to be at to determine your contact patch on the roadway? What about the contact patch on the right side during that turn when it's close to full bump? What type of rear diff is going to be utilized to keep traction controllable while being predictable? What type of shock is going to be used?
Sounds like a cool project and I'm just throwing out some things to consider before money gets dumped on items that won't perform to your expectations as well as the possibiliy of making the truck unsafe to drive at the level you may be expecting. I'd look towards the rally and drift type cars for suspension setups since you won't find many people building trucks like you describe.
Enjoy the build. The idea is great.
03-24-2010, 05:30 PM
#65
03-24-2010, 05:44 PM
#66
Your bolting on DJM suspension with sway bars and calling this a canyon carving truck? How serious are you about making this truck actually safe and capable of tackling that task? If your bolting on a DJM kit with some sway bars I would reconsider, but that's just me. Safety and performance are a main concern.
I think the idea is great, but a lot goes into making a truck actually perform in the twistys and be safe at the same time. Camber, caster, Ackerman, scrub radius, center of gravity, weight front and rear etc all play a significant roll in handling characteristics. On left turns when your driver inner tire is drooped out, what is your camber going to be at to determine your contact patch on the roadway? What about the contact patch on the right side during that turn when it's close to full bump? What type of rear diff is going to be utilized to keep traction controllable while being predictable? What type of shock is going to be used?
Sounds like a cool project and I'm just throwing out some things to consider before money gets dumped on items that won't perform to your expectations as well as the possibiliy of making the truck unsafe to drive at the level you may be expecting. I'd look towards the rally and drift type cars for suspension setups since you won't find many people building trucks like you describe.
Enjoy the build. The idea is great.
I think the idea is great, but a lot goes into making a truck actually perform in the twistys and be safe at the same time. Camber, caster, Ackerman, scrub radius, center of gravity, weight front and rear etc all play a significant roll in handling characteristics. On left turns when your driver inner tire is drooped out, what is your camber going to be at to determine your contact patch on the roadway? What about the contact patch on the right side during that turn when it's close to full bump? What type of rear diff is going to be utilized to keep traction controllable while being predictable? What type of shock is going to be used?
Sounds like a cool project and I'm just throwing out some things to consider before money gets dumped on items that won't perform to your expectations as well as the possibiliy of making the truck unsafe to drive at the level you may be expecting. I'd look towards the rally and drift type cars for suspension setups since you won't find many people building trucks like you describe.
Enjoy the build. The idea is great.
03-24-2010, 05:55 PM
#67
Your bolting on DJM suspension with sway bars and calling this a canyon carving truck? How serious are you about making this truck actually safe and capable of tackling that task? If your bolting on a DJM kit with some sway bars I would reconsider, but that's just me. Safety and performance are a main concern.
I think the idea is great, but a lot goes into making a truck actually perform in the twistys and be safe at the same time. Camber, caster, Ackerman, scrub radius, center of gravity, weight front and rear etc all play a significant roll in handling characteristics. On left turns when your driver inner tire is drooped out, what is your camber going to be at to determine your contact patch on the roadway? What about the contact patch on the right side during that turn when it's close to full bump? What type of rear diff is going to be utilized to keep traction controllable while being predictable? What type of shock is going to be used?
Sounds like a cool project and I'm just throwing out some things to consider before money gets dumped on items that won't perform to your expectations as well as the possibiliy of making the truck unsafe to drive at the level you may be expecting. I'd look towards the rally and drift type cars for suspension setups since you won't find many people building trucks like you describe.
Enjoy the build. The idea is great.
I think the idea is great, but a lot goes into making a truck actually perform in the twistys and be safe at the same time. Camber, caster, Ackerman, scrub radius, center of gravity, weight front and rear etc all play a significant roll in handling characteristics. On left turns when your driver inner tire is drooped out, what is your camber going to be at to determine your contact patch on the roadway? What about the contact patch on the right side during that turn when it's close to full bump? What type of rear diff is going to be utilized to keep traction controllable while being predictable? What type of shock is going to be used?
Sounds like a cool project and I'm just throwing out some things to consider before money gets dumped on items that won't perform to your expectations as well as the possibiliy of making the truck unsafe to drive at the level you may be expecting. I'd look towards the rally and drift type cars for suspension setups since you won't find many people building trucks like you describe.
Enjoy the build. The idea is great.
Well, **** I knew I missed something. Thanks for the heads up, I will take all of that into consideration. I am a fool to think I can take this in stages and grow the truck with driving ability.
03-24-2010, 11:06 PM
#69
TECH Veteran
Very nice setup. That red is going to look great on there. With the way those TVS1900's are you'll have one fun shift point. The 4L60E with a good shift kit in there should be good for a decently long life. I've been waiting for a really well setup 4.8L at around 10-12psi with a TVS1900. Congrats on getting back into a truck, I'm sure you've missed it.
