85 GLH Information/Advise

[moparfwdsleeper]

Alex correct me if I have this wrong or forgot something!

MP AutoX springs(Front & Rear)
Upper Strut bars(Front & Rear)
Aries Sway Bar
Welded Rear Axle
Quick Ratio Steering Rack & Pinion(like 2.5 turns and all done)

I think I pegged it

I would LOVE to add koni's all the way around but that is some $$$ I don't have currently lol

[vntned]

If it handles that great then my GLH handles "that" great. It has NOS MP autocross springs, 1 1/8'' Front sway bar, stock rear bar plus the 1'' Addco rear sway bar, and a rear strut bar, Ill finally be able to put on a front strur bar now that I have dual side draft Webers!

The GLH cars factory had the "fast ratio" steering rack!? 14:1 I think it was.

The only main problem with my suspension is I didnt have the money for Konis so I cheaped out and bought all new Gabriel Prorider Struts and shocks for $50. I also have Polybushings to go all over once I get the time.

As is my car handles great! However it still rides pretty darn good thanks to those no Gabriels.

[Blue85GLH]

Clayton, it also had urethane bushings everywhere and MP autox struts/shocks to compliment the MP Autox springs. The overall effect is to lower the car two inches. There were two sets of AutoX Springs. One was 1 inch lower, one was 2. This is the two set, front and rear.

The front sway bar can actually get too thick. 1 1/8 is the max. Anymore and you will rip stuff apart after a while.

OH! The K member is reinforced with a plate to prevent cracking, and adds a tiny bit of stiffness.

The result is you get an atomic skateboard.

Your rack is the GLH rack, but factory serviced to have a stainless steel sleeve somewhere in there.

Also, don't forget your Kelsey Hayes brakes. And you have the rear 220s instread of 200s. (You can swap for the finned drums from a Dynasty) These cars are so light, that a rear disc setup offers no benefit. (2%? was the Ed Peters quote) You can make that up with better shoes a nd pads.

[24kilo]

I know it handles, He took me for a ride. It's a frigg'n slotcar. no body role. It felt like I was on the scrambler at the fair. I had a buddy that autocrossed and I can tell you Claytons would kill it in the corners. Just needs to get that engine breathing and he got a little badass corner carver.

[vntned]

Mine are the One inch drop autocross springs. Ive never heard of the 2 inch drop ones? I have several Direct connection catalogs ('82-'86)and there not listed anywhere. What is the part#? Your car does sit lower than mine with the Autocross springs but I dont have performance or even GLH dampers.

I do plan on upgrading my brakes to the 220s in the rear. The problem is finding them in a 4 lug. Ive had no luck so far and dont want to convert to 5lug. Are the 220s a big upgrade? Big improvement?

[Blue85GLH]

I bought them from our Dodge dealer in 95, no idea what the part # is. Might have been circle track parts.

I don't think there are 220 rear 4 lug drums.

Mine had the 220 rears, even though it isn't a turbo car, because of the factory towing package.

[moparfwdsleeper]

Keep them coming guys, im learning A LOT about the car

[BAKES]

have you thought about batch firing a turbo 1 intake with a 58 throttle body beats tbi hand down?

[moparfwdsleeper]

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Originally Posted by BAKES have you thought about batch firing a turbo 1 intake with a 58 throttle body beats tbi hand down?

I havn't thought about doing that to this car, but to another I was looking at it came to mind. If I had a mexican SMEC for MPI N/A i'd do it

[Blue85GLH]

I don't remember what a standard TBI width is (48?)
But this one is five MM over.

[BAKES]

ddg had a mex cal in the n/a section

[BAKES]

i think the tbi blade was around 40 mm

[BAKES]

want to try cutting the the non threaded side of the thottle blade shaft away for more flow

[moparfwdsleeper]

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Originally Posted by BAKES ddg had a mex cal in the n/a section

what program would I need to open a .BIN file and I wonder if Cindy would make a chip(Assuming that is all that would be needed)

[ZachT]

hmm i ditched the power steering on the glh (stock), i now have rack and pinion steering. dont know the lock to lock, but it turns ok, not real great at lower speeds but who wants that? lol.

so did a stock 85 glht come with 200s or 220 rear brakes? just wondering, cause i also have voyager big brakes, 24mm master cylinder.