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Topic: Cal-tracs VS Slide-a-link vs Lift bars
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Jerry Piner
Gearhead Posts: 257
From: staunton, va
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-17-2003 09:18 AM
 
Looking for as much input as possible on which is better. Put a a new stall & gear in this winter now having traction problems just wondering which of this is the best option?
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 479
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-17-2003 09:57 AM
I think the consensus around here is if you do alot of street driving go with the slide a links. If it is a drag car that sees some street use go with the cal tracs. Some have said that the Cal tracs give driveability problems on the street, I have used my Cal tracs on the street and "NEVER" had any problems at all !!! Personally, I would say go with the cal tracs and never look back!!!! Are you running mono-leaf springs??
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
From:
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-17-2003 01:00 PM
I have the slide-a-links. It was really a toss up for me. I went with the slide-a-links because I had a $100 gift certificate to Jeg's, and it was a street car at the time.
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-17-2003 05:33 PM
I was thinking of the CE version but went to Calvert Racing to look at the Caltracs. They had a set of the CE unit. I was able to compare the Caltracs and the CE version side by side and I made up my mind right there on the Caltracs. Travis at Calvert Racing said the CE unit is good for up to about 400 horsepower and street cars. Comparing the two up close, I think he is right.
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-17-2003 05:35 PM
One more thing, the help you get from the Calvert is unsurpassed IMHO.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-17-2003 11:15 PM
I prefer the Cal Tracks in most applications.On a car that will see 90% street duty the C&E's are more forgiving. You can always just disconnect the Cal-Tracks for the street too. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 397
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 03-18-2003 02:18 PM
What are the "ce's", "CE units", "C&E"? where can you get them?
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-18-2003 03:13 PM
CE=Competition Engineering who makes the Slide-A-Link. I guess I was too lazy to type in Slide-A-Link. CE is easier.  [This message has been edited by afret (edited 03-18-2003).]
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 3237
From: Stanton, Michigan, zip 48888
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-18-2003 03:39 PM
quote:
Originally posted by streetstang67:
What are the "ce's", "CE units", "C&E"? where can you get them?
Competition Engineering, Inc. see: http://www.competitionengineering.com/default.asp Ryan
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Fstln69
Gearhead Posts: 564
From: Westmont,il
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-18-2003 03:54 PM
With our cal-tracs i just back them off for street cruising,but it still leaves them there for that COOL look------------------
69 fairlane 351w 12.94@103mph before M&M.. after??
always in search of more HP and faster ET'S Fstln69 Pics Page
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matt d
Journeyman Posts: 58
From: Coventry, CT USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-20-2003 08:34 PM
So do the Cal-Tracs make a lot of noise on the street? I am strongly considering purchasing them for my traction-limited street/strip car.Thanks ------------------
66 coupe with: 351W, Comp Cams XE262H cam, Trickflow heads, Performer RPM intake, Edelbrock 600 carb, Ford roller rockers, Hooker Super Comps, Dr. Gas X-pipe with 2-chamber delta flows, Tremec TKO, Steeda Tri-Ax, 9" rear w/ 3.70s and a True-Trac limited slip, 5-leaf rear springs, 620s front, KYBs, shelby A-arm drop, Torque-thrust IIs, autopower roll bar with retractable shoulder belts, custom dash and electrical system
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Fstln69
Gearhead Posts: 564
From: Westmont,il
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-20-2003 10:12 PM
I back them off because i have them set for one person in the car and the slicks.I figured that the front part constantly banging back and forth on the springs from bumps and dips (wonderful illinois streets)that it would eventually do some damage.I don't worry about traction to much on the street i try to keep my foot out of it to protect my CDL.
Dennis------------------
69 fairlane 351w 12.94@103mph before M&M.. after??
always in search of more HP and faster ET'S Fstln69 Pics Page
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-20-2003 11:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by matt d:
So do the Cal-Tracs make a lot of noise on the street? I am strongly considering purchasing them for my traction-limited street/strip car.Thanks
Yes and welcome to M&M  !
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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matt d
Journeyman Posts: 58
From: Coventry, CT USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-22-2003 05:11 PM
Alex- Thanks. I remember many years ago when you were the moderator over at stangnet. I wondered what happened until I discovered this forum recently. Too bad for them....
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2003 05:14 PM
Yeah, about 4 years ago Steve L and I made a little "move".  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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