Application:
1982-1992
GM F-Body with Turbo 350 Transmission (Long or Short Tail)
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What is the difference between our standard crossmember mounted
torque arms and our Pro-Series crossmember mounted torque arms? We knew
you'd ask, click here for a comparison and
explanation.
This Standard Duty crossmember mounted torque arm kit is for
installing a Turbo 350 transmission (long or short tail) into a Third Generation
F-Body. The kit includes the transmission crossmember required to
install the Turbo 350 transmission, along with our crossmember
mounted Standard Duty adjustable torque arm. The
Turbo 350 transmission has no provisions to mount the OEM torque arm
on to the transmission tailshaft.
Our
kit makes the Turbo 350 swap an easy bolt right in installation!
If you need bullet-proof strength, serious performance, improved
handling, and pavement digging traction when you're at the dragstrip,
AutoX, or road racing; then you need a Spohn Performance adjustable
torque arm, here's what it'll do:
- Attaches to the rear axle and controls rear end torque
during acceleration, transferring this energy into the tires,
increasing straight line traction
- Reduces nose-dive during braking
- Eliminates wheelhop
- Increases sidebite during corner exit acceleration
- No fabrication, welding or drilling required - 100%
bolt-in installation!
- Removes the torque arm pivot point from the transmission tail
shaft to the supplied transmission crossmember
- Changes the instantaneous center and leverage point from stock
- Provides adjustable pinion angle
- FREE angle finder included to set pinion angle
Build Specifications:
- Constructed of 1.25" o.d. x .120" wall DOM tubing
- TIG welded 4130N chrome moly threaded tube adapters
- Extreme-duty CNC laser cut 3/8" steel rear housing mounting
bracket
- Heavy-duty fabricated steel transmission crossmember with
integral torque arm mounting system
- Polyurethane
bushing front mount version for minimal road noise. Integral grease
fitting allows for lubrication of the polyurethane bushing
- Rod
ended front mount version utilizes an extra high strength chrome moly
spherical rod end with TeflonŽ self lubricating race for those who
demand no bushing deflection and the best in bind-free
performance and strength
- Del-Sphere
front mount version utilizes an extra high strength chrome moly
Del-Sphere pivot joint for those who demand no bushing deflection and
the best in street-friendly bind-free performance and
strength
- Rear
of torque arm mounts to the 3/8" steel rear housing mounting bracket
via two 3/4"-16 NFT x 5/8" bore x 7/8" thick solid rod ends. All Grade
8 hardware is supplied.
- Integral 4140 chrome moly pinion
angle adjuster between the bottom rear rod end and the bottom rear
torque arm tube allows for easy pinion angle adjustment. A simple turn
of the wrench will give you over 6 degrees of pinion angle adjustment,
it's that simple.
- Unique rotating front torque arm mount,
this system allows the torque arm to travel fore/aft which is VERY
necessary with a torque arm suspension system. Solidly mounting the
front of the torque arm causes the suspension to bind and hurts your
car's handling drastically. The front rotator tube has an integral
grease fitting to allow for proper lubrication.
- This is a proven product being run on some of
the fastest F-Bodies in the country!
- Rear mounting bracket is designed to fit on stock and/or
aftermarket rear ends
- Available powder coated in your choice of the above colors
We offer the option of getting your torque arm
with front and rear driveshaft safety loops:
NHRA rules call for a front driveshaft safety loop to prevent
catapulting of the vehicle in the event of a front u-joint or
driveshaft failure. While
a rear u-joint or shaft failure will not catapult the vehicle, it will
take out anything in it's way, ie. rears, suspension components, brake
lines, floor boards, etc. Protect yourself, and your
investment, and play it safe by containing the front and rear of the
driveline.
Note:
Do not get a rear driveshaft safety loop if your
car is lowered.
4130N Upgrade:
The ultimate in bullet-proof
lightweight strength,
100% TIG welded chrome moly construction! Same as above but the torque
arm is constructed entirely from 1.25" x .095" wall 4130N chrome moly
tubing.