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  1. #1 Anyone run torque arms? Looking for good traction/torque steer reduction mods... 
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    Anyone run anything of the sort? I'm not running a high HP/TQ motor but i've noticed on my car that not only do I not have low end traction (which is no surprise), but it torque steers like crazy, almost pulling me in other lanes. I can handle it, its not a big deal but I want absolute full control of it. My A-arm bushings are good and have been replaced before, ball joints should be good although I plan on redoing those in the future, struts/mounts are all newer, i'm pretty confedent my front suspension is up to par.

    Only ideas I have so far is some sort of torque arm setup like Thrashers , and some sort of LSD. The GM is way more than I'm willing to spend for something not 100% perfect. The only half way decent ones i've heard of is the EP diff but I hear there quite difficult to get.

    Looking for ideas, thanks!
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    2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 LS2/A4... Stalled/Cam Only: 406 RWHP , 370 RWTQ

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  2. #2 Re: Anyone run torque arms? Looking for good traction/torque steer reduction mods... 
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    I like the thrasher kit.

    Wbody store quit running their modified A arms as they werent cost effective.

    ZZP has had failures with their tubular A arms...

    I know SDD was working on some this past year.. but havent heard anything else about them.
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    your car torque steers really bad? ive never had that problem..
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    I have alot of torque steer from a stop and a 10-15 mph roll, and my car is slow.
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    really? i can do a 3-1 downshift and mine only jerks a little bit. i think you guys have suspension problems.
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    I don't have it too bad...but it's there....Sorry I don't have any advice for you Shawn
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    Suspension problem is not likely in my case, i've done everything over time, including A-arm bushing which I bet most people are still on there originals. My car handles and rides tight, you'd never guess the mileage.

    I noticed it more with the 3.29s and the 3000 stall. I've got a bit more low end power now and its noticable. With the little bit i've mess with on a couple of tweaks, traction is way worse...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bio248 View Post
    really? i can do a 3-1 downshift and mine only jerks a little bit. i think you guys have suspension problems.
    well i got mostly new parts and the car handles pretty well for a boat.

    -new control arms both sides
    -new gr2 struts w/ ssc springs and all new hardware
    -new tie rod end

    torque steer is better but not enough to say barely any...

    I just ordered 2 new inner and 2 new outer tie rods, hopefully thats the weakest link.
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    hm, maybe im just not driving my car as hard as you guys.
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    here is set I made
    04 gto stock,97 GPGT l-36 block diamond pistons ,l-32 rods ,custom comp cam grind,HS 1-7 RR, p&p heads, SS IC,SS M-90 3.5" ,4t60eHD,from Gonzales TX.
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    interesting, does it help much?
    99 Grand Prix old build- CAI, Custom exhaust, HV3, Stage 2 TB, custom tune, ported heads intense s1x cam, headers.
    Nothing great Just a small T66 Turbo with a Hv3 On a stock tranny untill i finish the other one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chico View Post
    here is set I made

    Parts list? Price? Does it help? Looks like Thrasher Torque Arms to me, they look great!
    Shawn W. Larsen

    2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 LS2/A4... Stalled/Cam Only: 406 RWHP , 370 RWTQ

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    Yea they help,as far as parts I just ordered rod ends from summit and some 3/4" heavy wall pipe from Tractor supply alittle measuring a little welding and viola trac bars ,cost of parts about $50 ,I did change the front mount setup from the picture as I was having a little clearance issue instead of the mounting bracket facing down they now face side ways old II new = .
    04 gto stock,97 GPGT l-36 block diamond pistons ,l-32 rods ,custom comp cam grind,HS 1-7 RR, p&p heads, SS IC,SS M-90 3.5" ,4t60eHD,from Gonzales TX.
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