CalTracs versus comp eng.slide-a-link...... opinions??

[5gear]

i have a 68 camaro with a small block, 5 speed, multi leaf springs, lakewood drag shocks, weighs 3600 w/ me and runs low 11s. it will hook on slicks but i am trying to use drag radials now and i really can't come out hard on them. i was thinking i should replace my slapper bars with either caltracs or slide a link bars. also what about springs, i have been told i should switch to single leafs. i do drive it on the street if that makes any difference. any thoughts are appreciated

[shaggy]

I'd just call Calvert Racing....if they can make a S-10 hook enough to get it in the 8's I'd say they know their stuff.

[Jim Filipowski]

Calvert Racing...Hands down..

[5gear]

ok, thanks

[BJCRAZYZ]

MY CAR HAS BEEN A 1.27 60 FT WITH SLIDE A LINKS AND SPLIT MONO LEAFS, THE KEY TO MAKING THE SLID A LINK WORK WELL IS TO REPLACE THE RUBBER ABSORBER WITH A ALUMINUM ONE, THAT AND A REALLY GOOD SET OF DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS

[K*A*B]

not to steal the thread , but is there a reason the caltracs are better
i've never actually used caltracs , but the slide-a-links have always worked well
i only ask because i was thinking about trying caltracs out on an a friends s10
but we were leaning more towards the slide-a-links

[Griswald]

not to steal the thread , but is there a reason the caltracs are better


John Calvert is the originator of the design. The Link is Comps answer without copying them directly.

[shaggy]

besides I think Calvert would give you alot more tech support than CompEng.

[Jake]

We've had good luck with the Cal-Tracs on an S-10 also, but I am going with the Smith Racecraft Max-TraX on my Chevy II because they offer a few more adjustments for the bars location. http://www.smithracecraft.com/

[steel town]

I have to say I like the Cal trac bars I have them on my 80 Camaro and there great. Befor I had them I had allot of problem hooking this car up (on the street) now it will hook in the rain but I did have to use the top hole on the front bracket ,it didn't work as well in the lower hole it helps hike the front end and plant the tire hard

[Kelly Burns]

Let me ask this, I have a 68 Nova that came with the Slide A Links, what would be the problem with replacing their bar with the absorber, with a bar like the Smith or Calvert bar? Or is that not the area of concern?

[Bobby B]

Can't run multi-leave spring with Cal track, they don't recomend it!!:cool:

[Kelly Burns]

:shock: How about with the slide a links, are the multi leafs alright?

[Bobby B]

:shock: How about with the slide a links, are the multi leafs alright?

I Talk to their Rep. and he said yes, for what its worth ??:cool:

[Jake]

Let me ask this, I have a 68 Nova that came with the Slide A Links, what would be the problem with replacing their bar with the absorber, with a bar like the Smith or Calvert bar? Or is that not the area of concern?


Kelly, I tried that on a set of Slide A Links on my friends 68 Chevy II and so far it hasnt been working too well. I believe that since the front pivot of the Slide A Link is clamped rigid unlike a Cal Trac or MaX TraX it isnt working. I may try to fix(cobble something up) that this Spring and if it doesnt work were gonna scrap them and put MaX TraX on it.

[Kelly Burns]

I Talk to their Rep. and he said yes, for what its worth ??:cool:

With the budget as it is, I guess I'll have to leave the SL and multi leafs as is for now, since he said they will work.

How do I set up the SLs?

[Kelly Burns]

Can't run multi-leave spring with Cal track, they don't recomend it!!:cool:

They have a Camaro pictured with multi leafs and the CTs on their web site.

[Unlimited Resources]

Can't run multi-leave spring with Cal track, they don't recomend it!!:cool:

I run Cal Tracs with multi leafs recommended by John Calvert himself. Best 60 so far is 1.32.;)

[tsrracing]

I run cal tracs and multi leafs car 60 ft's 1.24 a best of 1.21 55 chevy and radials 3540 lbs and run 7's in the 1/4 tryed both smithcraft and cal tracs same day testing no differance smithcraft have nice workmanship in there products

[FSTAfrom WAYback]

I run the C/E Slide A links on my car, all I have ever ran. Stock suspension 69 camaro on true 10.5's at 3350lbs. Car is on the bumper every pass with best 60' of 1.26 and avg of 1.28. I can't imagine the car working any better than it already does.

[Zeke1]

whats it ET and MPH?

[FSTAfrom WAYback]

A best of .69 but usually 5.71 to .73 @123 and change. These were motor passes.

[Kelly Burns]

I run the C/E Slide A links on my car, all I have ever ran. Stock suspension 69 camaro on true 10.5's at 3350lbs. Car is on the bumper every pass with best 60' of 1.26 and avg of 1.28. I can't imagine the car working any better than it already does.

Is this with multi leafs?

[FSTAfrom WAYback]

Its a monoleaf. Landrums to be exact. I have always heard that leafsprings loose their effect after so many runs. I'm between 150 and 200 runs and still working great.

[Drag Radial]

FSTA how long have you lived in Alvin Tx? I used to live there from 89 to 91 and did a little street racing there and Hobby. I had a white 69 chevelle.

[FSTAfrom WAYback]

I lived there from 90-91, then moved to pearland, then moved back about 3 years ago. I street raced there and at Hobby as well. I dont remember any white 69 chevelles from there but I have slept alot since then. I had a red '66 chevelle at the time.

[s10dragracer]

I am using the Slide-A-Links and front QA1 coil overs "R" series and it totes the tires approx. 100 ft. out 12 " and easily lets it down.

http://www.s10dragracer.com/Travis-Video.htm

[s10dragracer]

Where do I get the aluminum bushing?

[Kelly Burns]

Where do I get the aluminum bushing?

I got a machinist buddy thats gonna make me some! Before we get to that point thought...If your going to take the "slack" out of them, what would be the harm in making a solid bar like the CTs and eliminating the bushing all together? Only need to figure out the correct center to center for it, which I would guess to be the same as the SLs race ready on level ground?