best street/strip shock???

[BB70c10]

looking for ideas on good all around street/strip shocks on a budjet.running cpp 3/4 drop springs.ride quality would be nice, but performance aspect is more important(handling and hooking).going for pro street setup, so i guess hooking would out weigh handling if the best of both worlds aren't possible.looking to stay around $100.00 a piece.im sure i need adjustable shocks but have no idea what brands.could i run adjustable in the back and drop shocks in the the front(like bell tech nitro active) to stay within price range.any and all ideas would be appreciated.tried to search for answers but couldnt find anything that seemed to answer my question about brands and different shocks frt and rear.

[Super73]

I'm using Competition engineering 3-way adjustables both front and rear. When you get a second, check out the new section Racing/Dyno.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=60

[BB70c10]

Originally Posted by Super73

I'm using Competition engineering 3-way adjustables both front and rear. When you get a second, check out the new section Racing/Dyno.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=60

thanks for the response.i've heard the comp. engineering shocks used alot.i'll definately check those out.thanks for the link.i had no idea that section existed.guess i'll be getting absolutely no sleep now-too much good info,not enough time.didnt get a chance to watch videos(internet at work filtered).will check it out tonight at home.good luck with the changes and nitrous.im planning on building a 496 with nitrous,so keep us posted on how it works out.on comp. engineering web site they say for drag use only,not for street use.what would be the problem using them on the street,or is that just to cover their a**

[Super73]

They ride great IMO.. I wouldn't try to run around Laguna Seca though..

[BB70c10]

checked them out online.cant beat the price.actually considered buying those from advance auto,but saw for drag use only and didnt.might reconsider now.appreciate the help

[chevydog66]

I wouldn't waste the money on the CE shocks, I have them on my 66 Chevelle, not impressed, it's hard to tell exactly which setting they are on. Best thing is a drag race spring. Moroso sells them for cars, but I'm not sure about our trucks. Best shocks would be QA1 or Varishock or Be Cool.

[BB70c10]

Originally Posted by chevydog66

I wouldn't waste the money on the CE shocks, I have them on my 66 Chevelle, not impressed, it's hard to tell exactly which setting they are on. Best thing is a drag race spring. Moroso sells them for cars, but I'm not sure about our trucks. Best shocks would be QA1 or Varishock or Be Cool.

would love to run QA1 but right now they're way out of my price range.my uncle and cousin use them on their drag beetle that won the sevwa championship in their class this year.they have to run wheelie bars to keep the frt end from coming up too high,but hooking aint a problem.he probably wouldnt use anything else.havent looked at varishock or be cool yet,but i'll check em out.any particular name of shock(like belltech has nitro active and nitro drop 2,i guess one is better than the other and price isnt much different).

[chevydog66]

The single adjustable QA 1's are about $120 each. Maybe buy a pair of QA 1's for the front, and CE's for the rear or vice versa. Do 1/2 the investment now. I want some for my Chevelle.

[BB70c10]

do you know if running the best shock in the frt or rear is better for hooking.i know its not the best way to do it,but my truck is far from done,and i have to cut costs everywhere i can so i can at least get it on the road.my buddy has a 72 chevelle ss he's doing a frame off and when they're both done were taking them to the strip to settle a friendly rivalry weve got going.no offense to chevelles(they're awesome), but i want to kill him at the strip, so i need to hook as good as possible with money left over to finish the rest of the truck

[chevydog66]

That's the bad thing about trucks, theres no weight over the rear. You're gonna have to run a soft rear tire in order to hook. I like the M/T ET street radials. I'm not sure how bad our trucks wheel hop either. Check out www.cardomain.com or www.dragtimes.com for racing info on our trucks.

[BB70c10]

i've got another thread on here asking about rear tire width.im planning on building the bed floor from scratch using wider aftermarket wheel tubs so i can run the widest rim/slicks on the back possible when at the drag strip,without having to shorten the rear axle.i'll just swap them out and run street tires any other time.thanks for the links and the help,i'll check em out