How much power is too much power for bags?

[AesC10s]

Originally Posted by bagged74

you wont pass the tech inspection at some tracks with bags.

Why?

[IvelDesigns]

ok, so i'm poking through the air ride site, and have come up with the following shopping cart:

Upper and lower STRONGARM set with CoolRide system includes control arms, cross shafts, bushings, airsprings, shocks and all hardware - $999
Here

1968-72 C10 and Suburban Lower Rear STRONGARM set with CoolRide system. Includes tubular arms, c-notches, panhard bar, upper crossmember, lower crossmember, airsprings, shocks and all mounting hardware. - $1699
Here

evelPro MAX system - includes (2) 327 Thomas compressors, (1) 5 gallon tank, LevelPro electronic control system, 4 LevelPro ride height sensors, ARV4000 airvalve, 1/4" airline and DOT fittings. Rise Time: approx. 3 seconds - $2195
Here

for a total of $4893.

That's a pretty penny for suspension IMO. Especailly since i plan to put that into the motor and tranny. What alternatives are there? If i were to do air, I would want it on all 4 corners and I'm not worried about a fast rise time. If i could find a good solution for under $2k, then i think it's an option. If not, i'll stick with my drop coils and c-notch.

Or, maybe i readjust my priorites and do bags this year, and engine/tranny next year.

[Bagd72Chevy]

I've never had a problem passing tech with my truck before it laid out. As long as you can drop it all the way down and everything is still safe.

As far as power, I have an LT1 right now, but soon to be a 397 ci LT1 with LT4 intake, normal stuff, plus some kind of power adder.

I'm looking to be in the 11's with a truck that will lay-out.
Ryan

[IvelDesigns]

Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

I've never had a problem passing tech with my truck before it laid out. As long as you can drop it all the way down and everything is still safe.

why would i air it out before tech? wouldn't i want it at ride height before tech?

[PBFAB.COM]

From what I understand Air Suspension is not "legal" as far as the NHRA rules are concerned. I do know, however, that the majority of tracks will still let you run at the Friday Night Drags... just not in competition.

[Mitchell_01]

I run at the track every weekend in my truck and never ever had a problem with tec. I run in the mid 9 and I run all air ride part and use their vari shocks with the duel ajusters and no traction problems. I fugure with Nitrous I run about 750-800 horses. Air ride is over priced but they are their for any Qs and their part are top qualty.