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Lots of questions...
How do I calculate the Cof G on my '94 Camaro? How does the torque arm set up and adjustment in late model Camaro's and Firebirds differ from ladder bars or 4-link? How much force is on the front torque arm link or is it just a pivot point?
I have seen some cars with a fabricated bracket that drops the lower rear link position. Stock they point down at the front. Will this hit the tire harder?

Cam Chowen,
Northwest Canada

Cam,

To figure CG you will need 4 wheel scales, weigh the car front and rear to find the % of weight on one end. Divide the wheel base by the same % and this will give you the CG location and the height of the CG on your Camaro is 22". The torque arm work in the same way that a 4-link, you can find an IC by extending a line thru the suspension links, it will cross just like a 4-link. If you lower the back of the bottom links this will shorten the IC and make the car hit the tire harder. The front mount of the torque arm is a lifting load, the forward load is sent thru the lower links. Call me if you have any more F-body questions, we are the F-body experts.

Scott Weney
President, S & W Race Cars
610-948-7303X111