Tuning a Rigid Framed Altered
I bought an older Rigid Frame Altered. I just completed the car with a .030 over 700 HP 454. The car weighs approximately 1800 lbs. The chassis is a tube chassis with rigid (unsprung) suspension (Front and back). I launch at 3200 RPM for tuning purposes instead of 4200+. Front is a king pin set up. 116 inch wheel base. The car weighs approximately 1800 lbs. I have Good Year Front Runners (23x5-15) and 33x16-15 rears. When launched, the car wants to go right. Subsequently, it never gets good traction going down the track. The rear end is all over the place. Rear air pressure is set at 8.5 lbs. I am currently checking rollout and front end alignment. I have heard the car should be launching off the wheelie bars? Is this correct? Can anybody help me with any other tuning tips that will correct the launch and traction problem? Thank you in advance.