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77supreme
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 10/03
Posted: 10/09/03
10:40 AM

I own a 1977 oldsmobile cutlass supreme.  I am about to drop in a 70' model 455 big block with 365 Hp and 500 lb/ft of torque. I am afraid that that much torque will damage the frame.  It has a factory four link 10 bolt rear end.  Im trying to figure out what suspension upgrades would be most beneficial to help support the frame. I will be replacing the rearend but im not quite sure what kind of suspension components will be neccesary.  


 
qualcoach
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 10/03
Posted: 10/09/03
06:33 PM

We just had a '84 hurst olds. that we installed a rocket 350 w/performer rpm package and posi rear w/ 200r4 . We experienced serious wheel hop with the stock bushings. Also the rear had stock air shocks. I've heard of twisting with that much torque, but you'd need some bigg meats.





Edited 10/9/2003 10:35:38 PM ET by QUALCOACH  

 
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