Calvert Suspension System
Calvert Suspension System
Just about done installing the Calvert Suspension on my 63 drag car. Putting in the Caltrac bars, split mono leafs and 9 way adjustable shocks. Can't wait to see the difference it makes. I hope i have enough time before race season to pull the motor and freshen it up. The 351 is not a lot of fun to pull out. I dread it every time! Mark
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
Re: Calvert Suspension System
Suspension is finally in. Had to do a little engineering at the front mounts, but all is good. Motor is pulled for a little freshen up. She's been in 3 seasons and has about 200 passes on her.
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
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Re: Calvert Suspension System
Mark, how well do the caltracs fit the comet ? do they need much modification or straight bolt in ? reason i am asking I am running my home made versions & they are showing rapid wear with the extra power & i am trying to work out if i should buy the real thing or remake mine. if they need a bit of work to make them fit i might as well remake the worn bits on mine. also does much setup info come with them ? Thanks John
1964 Comet Caliente 2DR hardtop 302cu C4 10.61 @ 126.68mph
1964 Comet Caliente 2DR hardtop project
1964 Fairlane 500 4 dr daily driver
1964 700 Mercury Truck
1964 Comet Ranchero
1964 Comet Caliente 2DR hardtop project
1964 Fairlane 500 4 dr daily driver
1964 700 Mercury Truck
1964 Comet Ranchero
Re: Calvert Suspension System
They fit ok, but i had to change things a bit. The original springs were 2" wide and when i installed the new split mono leaf springs, they wanted me to put in 2 1/2" wide springs. This made the spring pockets a little tight. I ended up running new bolts through from the inside out with nuts on them at the rocker side. I used the large cup shaped washers from the original bolts as washers on the nut end. I drilled the frome holes slightly to accept a 9/16" grade bolt and made sure i got 9/16" hole metal bushings with the springs. I have not got to try the setup out yet. I still have 3 or 4 weeks before i get out. As far as set up goes, John Calvert was very heplful. He is very knowlegable on the suspension, especially in our older cars. This is a very nice quality stuff. You will not be disappointed with it. Hope this helps, Mark
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
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Finally got to test the 63 at the strip yesterday. WOW!! I just put in an initial set up for the Calvert Suspension and the car went 10.67 @124 MPH with a 60' of 1.441! Wheels up about a foot. I didn't even try any other adjustments. Not sure if i want to. Mark
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
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Re: Calvert Suspension System
wow car looks sweet
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That is great. I would also be afraid to change anything. Brian
1965 Comet Cyclone Drag Car Aquamarine, 351C, 4 speed, 5:14, ladder bars, 10.50@129mph
1965 Falcon Tube Chassis Drag Car, 347, Jerico, 4 Link 9.?
1970 Boss 302 Yellow, Deluxe Interior, Shaker, Slats, 4:30 Drag Pac
1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1965 Falcon Tube Chassis Drag Car, 347, Jerico, 4 Link 9.?
1970 Boss 302 Yellow, Deluxe Interior, Shaker, Slats, 4:30 Drag Pac
1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe
Re: Calvert Suspension System
First race of the season last night. The car ran awesome! Best numbers ever. 10.54 @ 125 mph 1.401 60 ft time. Went down to six cars in the quarters and then lost on a $&@# light. Yeah well.........Mark
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
Re: Calvert Suspension System
Some times if not for BAD luck...a man wouldn't have any luck at all, huh MARK,but it sounds like you got your car strikeing ...good luck ,,you were just trying to hard pop
pop/glenda
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Mark;AWESOME,sounds like the Comet is FLYING!!!! If you don't red light once in a while,you are not trying hard enough[so they say]!!!!!! ROY.
Real Racecars have 3 pedals
Re: Calvert Suspension System
mark sounds like that suspension is working good for u. how much of a differance in ur ET.
Re: Calvert Suspension System
I'm gonna have to say 1 1/2 to 2 tenths. But, i also freshened up my heads as well. The 60 ft times are a good 5 or 6 hundredths quicker. I'm sure that translates to a tenth to a tenth and a half in the quarter. I can't wait to get out again. The car is sick consistant! I ran two passes to the thosandth. 10.578 @ 124.18 and 10.578 @ 124.19 That's crazy huh? Mark
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
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Re: Calvert Suspension System
Hi Mark, sounds like your new setup is working great, 10.5 is a great time. i found the same with mine that it was very consistant with the caltracs , i can run within 0.02 all day. how much preload did you set the bars to start with, i have never changed from my inital setup either, worked good 1st time out. John
1964 Comet Caliente 2DR hardtop 302cu C4 10.61 @ 126.68mph
1964 Comet Caliente 2DR hardtop project
1964 Fairlane 500 4 dr daily driver
1964 700 Mercury Truck
1964 Comet Ranchero
1964 Comet Caliente 2DR hardtop project
1964 Fairlane 500 4 dr daily driver
1964 700 Mercury Truck
1964 Comet Ranchero