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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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Default Weight bar/ballast

Simple question, what is the ideal weight I have to put on the traction bar for 700-800whp?
Im not sure if a 3/8 plate all under the bumper will be enough but I think it will be the simpliest way to do.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: Weight bar/ballast

you may be able to get your target front weight without adding overall weight if you balance the car.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Thanks. I will put a plate anyway, I will use it to mount my radiator and my intercooler. I will use 10" wide slick so it will help me alot
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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it all depends and the weight ballance of the car, some need mere weight than otheres, we have ran everything from 10-150lbs
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by integraturbo96
Simple question, what is the ideal weight I have to put on the traction bar for 700-800whp?
Im not sure if a 3/8 plate all under the bumper will be enough but I think it will be the simpliest way to do.
Saw this on kstuned. Pretty much answers it.
http://www.kstuned.com/blogs/knowledge/power-is-the-easy-part-you-need-ballast



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Old Sep 17, 2016 | 02:12 PM
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I've been 1.45 60' at 2400lbs without ballast.. I prefer to make the car work without adding weight (unless you need it for class weight/rules)..
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AM_H2B
Saw this on kstuned. Pretty much answers it.
http://www.kstuned.com/blogs/knowledge/power-is-the-easy-part-you-need-ballast
Thank, very informative link. Finaly I will made a 5 feets ballast of 2x4 fill with lead. It will weight about 190lbs.
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