captrus Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Has anyone installed or had one put in yet? If so who was the supplier? Any comments about it good or bad would be welcome. Thanks, Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Has anyone installed or had one put in yet? If so who was the supplier? Any comments about it good or bad would be welcome. Thanks, Rusty Hmmmmm...42 views as of noon today and not one person has installed a line lock kit on their hotrod....makes me wonder about this crowd <_< OHHH, I know, everyone runs the local road courses huh! yeah, right! Hundreds of post on adding superchargers to the SGT, even more on other hop ups...but not one with a line lock....oh well. I bet if I had a CD stuck in my Shaker there would be 50 post by the end of the day on how to get it unstuck :blink: Anyway, thanks for all the post on how to clean and polish the Pony....LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well I can make some <bleep> up f thats what you want??! I am guessing if someone viewed it and didnt respond its because they DIDNT INSTALL ONE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hmmmmm...42 views as of noon today and not one person has installed a line lock kit on their hotrod....makes me wonder about this crowd <_< OHHH, I know, everyone runs the local road courses huh! yeah, right! Hundreds of post on adding superchargers to the SGT, even more on other hop ups...but not one with a line lock....oh well. I bet if I had a CD stuck in my Shaker there would be 50 post by the end of the day on how to get it unstuck :blink: Anyway, thanks for all the post on how to clean and polish the Pony....LMAO! The internet is a big place. If you are not getting the answers you want here try Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well I can make some <bleep> up f thats what you want??! I am guessing if someone viewed it and didnt respond its because they DIDNT INSTALL ONE!!!!!!! Ya THINK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudaFly Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Has anyone installed or had one put in yet? If so who was the supplier? Any comments about it good or bad would be welcome. Thanks, Rusty Have not installed it yet but here is the one I am planning on using: http://www.pmpparts.com/index.php?main_pag...products_id=187 It doesn't come with the solenoid, they suggest the JEGS version but I'll be using the Hurst: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/serv..._10002_15040_-1 Also adding performance clutch, aluminum flywheel, aluminum drive shaft, 4:10 gears, drag radial wheel/tires, shift light. Ultimately shooting for mid to low 11's ET - World's quickest SGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 The internet is a big place. If you are not getting the answers you want hear try Google. Stump, I have a list of several suppliers already, they all claim to be the best. I've used SLP before and had "costly" bad luck with it. I merely was looking for some feed back here on the forum by owners who actually race their SGT's. But thank you for your googling advice, I'll try to remember it. Next time I'm getting off the line poorly I'll think...dang, should have bought the Line Lock from the paid advertiser on Google, who of course claim theirs is the best one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Stump, I have a list of several suppliers already, they all claim to be the best. I've used SLP before and had "costly" bad luck with it. I merely was looking for some feed back here on the forum by owners who actually race their SGT's. But thank you for your googling advice, I'll try to remember it. Next time I'm getting off the line poorly I'll think...dang, should have bought the Line Lock from the paid advertiser on Google, who of course claim theirs is the best one..... Oh, my mistake. Try Yahoo.... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Have not installed it yet but here is the one I am planning on using: http://www.pmpparts.com/index.php?main_pag...products_id=187 It doesn't come with the solenoid, they suggest the JEGS version but I'll be using the Hurst: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/serv..._10002_15040_-1 Also adding performance clutch, aluminum flywheel, aluminum drive shaft, 4:10 gears, drag radial wheel/tires, shift light. Ultimately shooting for mid to low 11's ET - World's quickest SGT? Well ALL RIGHT...there is a racer on the forum. Hope you don't mind but you are going on mu buddy list. Your plans sound right on time. The low 11's are within reach (as you know) The JEGS solenoid is good and what I was thinking as well. The SLP kit I had before seemed to lag which is costly, most likely the solenoid since the whole setup is dependant on. My friend uses a Hurst as well but prior to getting in the box he'll warm it up a few time to dry up any moisture in it......many thanks for the link and info!! Keep me posted on your progress!!! Rusty Oh, my mistake. Try Yahoo.... :rolleyes: I'll try Yahoo. If I find a 4 banger Pinto or Vega I'll forward you the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 My point was that you were acting as if we had installed one and were holding out on you. Unlike other sites I have been to people on here are very forthcoming with info. Hence my smart a*s comment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy_merged Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 at the risk of sounding like a noob....what the hell is a LINE LOCK KIT?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 It is a brake kit enabling you to lock the brakes on just the front wheels. That way you can spin the rear wheels for cleanig them prior to drag racing. The clean wheels enable you to grip the track better and hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 My point was that you were acting as if we had installed one and were holding out on you. Unlike other sites I have been to people on here are very forthcoming with info. Hence my smart a*s comment.... Thank you! My point was and is SHELBY has ALWAYS been about race cars. I was not acting like anyone was holding out. I was merely surprised that there is more post here about the radio, car polish, reaction time on the street but for HEAD TURNING by gawkers than car setups. Smarta*s remarks are always welcome by me, it shows spunk, the only thing that bothers me is when I toss one back and the receiver gets lady like sensitive. On the other hand if you were to go to a Viper Forum, or a Vette Forum you will see that these guys bought and use the cars as an extention of their middle leg. I prefer relating to a owner who will let the ol' scrotum sack really hang as well as putting the car on the edge and beyond on what it can do, not blowing speakers with a thousand watt amp or applying mothers wax with the left hand..... OH...FYI, I'm not cross threaded with you either B) Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 at the risk of sounding like a noob....what the hell is a LINE LOCK KIT?? Fatboy, A line lock kit, sometimes called "Roll Control" is installed on the brake system. It is used to lock up the front two brakes of the car while leaving the rear brakes off. With it you can now spin the rear tires to heat them up to about 200 degrees (or more if you lay on it too long, don't do that). With this $150 dollar device your car will remain stationary while you develope the needed heat in the rear tires to get a good launch while drag racing. The hot sticky tires will now be clean of small rocks, oils and other debris. The rears will now "grip" the track and not sit there spinning as you watch your opponent get half way down the track, making you look more like a spectator than the other racer. In terms of winning races this simple device can help as much if not more than adding a $6000 dollar super charger. In other words, if you can't get off the line without losing time and distance by spinning, no amount of extra horse power is going to help you win. I hope this reply helps answer your question. Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy_merged Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 ohhhhhh so thats how they do that without eating up the rear brakes...glad i never tried any standing bornouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 ohhhhhh so thats how they do that without eating up the rear brakes...glad i never tried any standing bornouts Yep, you try that and your clutch will be toast, in stock configuration all four brakes engage, not like a motorcycle such as our beloved Harleys where you hold the front brake and blow the rear tire while the crowd goes nuts BTW, I own a super bad 06 Screaming Eagle Ultra with enuff hop ups to run with many of the croch rockets out there today....NOT BRAGGING, just like to let em hang bro!! I take it with a name like "Fatboy" you ride too uh? Rusty It is a brake kit enabling you to lock the brakes on just the front wheels. That way you can spin the rear wheels for cleanig them prior to drag racing. The clean wheels enable you to grip the track better and hook up. Did you get that info from Yahoo or Google? LMAO!! JK, JK,...EASY Webber, EASY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 at the risk of sounding like a noob....what the hell is a LINE LOCK KIT?? This is what it does for you: Me and My 64 Galaxie Once the slicks started to bit it would start to push my car out of the water box but, you will get the idea....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudaFly Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 This is what it does for you: Me and My 64 Galaxie Once the slicks started to bit it would start to push my car out of the water box but, you will get the idea....... Now that was nice... So were you sandbagging when you said you were pulling 14's in the SGT and saying you were a lousy driver? Just kidding... I could only pull mid to low 13's with the supercharger and the stock tires. Of course it was 95 degrees, the track was slippery, the sun was in my eyes, I'm a lousy driver, etc... Now I did beat out a stock GT 500 and a modified Mustang GT so I'm not too unhappy. Just need to get the drive train setup right so that I can take advantage of the RWHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Now that was nice... So were you sandbagging when you said you were pulling 14's in the SGT and saying you were a lousy driver? Just kidding... I could only pull mid to low 13's with the supercharger and the stock tires. Of course it was 95 degrees, the track was slippery, the sun was in my eyes, I'm a lousy driver, etc... Now I did beat out a stock GT 500 and a modified Mustang GT so I'm not too unhappy. Just need to get the drive train setup right so that I can take advantage of the RWHP. +1 on the set-up. I wish on the sand baggin! SGT are road cars and will take some changes to get them to hook and get down the track............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Cap Rusty- I don't intend to put one on my Shelby, but a buddy of mine runs a 71 Monte Carlo at the closest drag strip to us. I help him keep the the car up and he uses a Hurst roll control kit-he couldn't remember a model number, but said it's the best one he's found. BTW- it's a car that run's high 10's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captrus Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 This is what it does for you: Me and My 64 Galaxie Once the slicks started to bit it would start to push my car out of the water box but, you will get the idea....... HOTDAUM! Love to see an old Gal launch, reminds me of a 747 about to take off. Nice run bro, REALLY nice! Lo11....not bad, NOT BAD AT ALL! Car sounded good too, never missed a beat! Thanks for the show and tell! Now BRAG ;-) Rusty Cap Rusty- I don't intend to put one on my Shelby, but a buddy of mine runs a 71 Monte Carlo at the closest drag strip to us. I help him keep the the car up and he uses a Hurst roll control kit-he couldn't remember a model number, but said it's the best one he's found. BTW- it's a car that run's high 10's Thanks, for that info. Other than some homemade ones from back in the day my guess is Hurst may have been one of the first to actually make and sell them, they been around a long time. Like a friend of mine says, 'They got spearance in it' :-) Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 This is what it does for you: Me and My 64 Galaxie Once the slicks started to bit it would start to push my car out of the water box but, you will get the idea....... Ed, where was this race? Capt. What Line Lock are you going with? Also, can you recommend a good helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Ed, where was this race? Capt. What Line Lock are you going with? Also, can you recommend a good helmet? That was at Fontana a while back. Have not thought about putting one on the Shelby. I may though if i start running a Drag Radial. Right now i have a G-Force that looks simular to an open face Bell. Make sure you have at least snell 2000 (Thats what most tracks want) and get the right measurments to make sure it fits like its supposed to. Drag Racing is Far Out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 That was at Fontana a while back. Have not thought about putting one on the Shelby. I may though if i start running a Drag Radial. Right now i have a G-Force that looks simular to an open face Bell. Make sure you have at least snell 2000 (Thats what most tracks want) and get the right measurments to make sure it fits like its supposed to. Drag Racing is Far Out! Thanks. I eventually want to take mine to the New England Dragway. I thought I saw a Gal exactly like yours there a few weeks ago, that's why I was asking. I think I have a vid of the Gal racing so I'll try to figure a way to post it. With the S/C, SAI recommended that I not get racing tires so my street tires stay as the weakest link to avoid potential damage to the drivetrain. I just found some Bell helmets for some decent prices. Might wait for the spring if I don't get to race in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks. I eventually want to take mine to the New England Dragway. I thought I saw a Gal exactly like yours there a few weeks ago, that's why I was asking. I think I have a vid of the Gal racing so I'll try to figure a way to post it. With the S/C, SAI recommended that I not get racing tires so my street tires stay as the weakest link to avoid potential damage to the drivetrain. I just found some Bell helmets for some decent prices. Might wait for the spring if I don't get to race in the next few weeks. The Drag Radials will still give you some spin, just not like a street tire. Just dont try to launch it to hard out of the hole, plus you won't be all over the track when going thru the gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawman Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Is a line lock designed to work with my SGT's automatic transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Is a line lock designed to work with my SGT's automatic transmission? The line lock works with any car, auto or stick. It simply applies the front brakes by means of solinoids and you holding a button instead of using your foot brake which brakes all 4 wheels. The brakes will only then be applied to the front allowing you to do your burnout, until you let go of the button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm198 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 The line lock works with any car, auto or stick. It simply applies the front brakes by means of solinoids and you holding a button instead of using your foot brake which brakes all 4 wheels. The brakes will only then be applied to the front allowing you to do your burnout, until you let go of the button. More importantly it keeps you from rolling around on the starting line. Hurst calls it roll control. FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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