No Prep Drag Racing Suspension Setup Part 1

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No prep Drag Racing Suspension Setup and Back of the Track Suspension Setup Part 1. This is Part 1 of the No Prep Suspension Setup Series by Kevin Wilson of KevinWilsonSBC.
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This Part 1 video covers the high level fundamentals of preparing your drag racing car for No Prep and Back of the Track drag racing. Many videos will follow over the next couple of weeks discussing front end setup, rear suspension setup, static and dynamic corner weights, weight bias, power management, and more!
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@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

This Part 1 video is going to cover some critical topics about no prep and back of the track racing. I am excited about sharing many following videos for setting up the entire suspension of your drag car. We will talk in specifics about front end setup, rear setup, center of gravity, 4 link bars, shock valving, weight bias, power management, and so much more. Remember is all about the full combination, the recipe, of your car, and track/street surface. Stay tuned and please give this a thumbs up and leave a comment!! Go Fast, Go Straight! Be Safe!

@theoldmansgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Kevin.

@jcnpresser 3 жыл бұрын

Man I’m glad “the old man” pointed us in your direction, I just watched a team z video on chassis tuning, I geek out on this stuff and don’t even have a car yet. I feel that I’ll be ready when the time comes for when I build one.

@WeldonAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын

This is the moment we have all been waiting for 💪🏼

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

Trap House Racing thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@Canadianchucknorris69 8 күн бұрын

Enjoying your videos, I am a good example of thinking I know what I am doing, I drive my car from Alberta Canada all the way to Florida .. run 8.50’s @ 166mph in a 4000 lb 65 GTO, but back home where the prep isn’t great I struggle… so I appreciate you!

@KevinWilsonSBC 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

@justdale1966 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back you're back I'm back and I've been watching the street racing channel and street racing garage for a long time those guys are great

@joshuarivera7622 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget SRC photo!!!

@kevin_nagle 3 жыл бұрын

Have been wanting you to cover a no prep setup for quite some time, really looking forward to this

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

kevinnagle thanks so much for your comments! There is a bunch to cover in this series, so stay tuned! Excited to get this content public! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@jameslaurinitis7580 3 жыл бұрын

Im here from SRC Garage. AWESOME content Kevin!!! It will be so helpful for me as I am finishing up a build on a small tire 71 Nova conventional headed 632 nitrous engine stock suspension deal and I crew chief on a Blown alcohol 37 Chevrolet Top Sportsman car.

@thehotrodstation3313 2 жыл бұрын

SRC sent me here. Subscribed!

@TurBoRG 3 жыл бұрын

That wonderful that your dad is doing better.. and very happy to see you back doing videos

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

Karey McGee thanks so much for your comments! Love every minute I get to spend with him. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@405awhp 3 жыл бұрын

Man thanks a bunch Kevin!! There’s not many people I can listen to and be content, you’re a bit different and I like it. I chuckled when you corrected yourself on the bias pronunciation lol. Great video, I see why Bill shared it. I really enjoyed Bill’s channel too. I got a old G-body I’d like to back to the track and be competitive, suspension has never been my strong suit. Subscribed and keep up the good work!!

@johnschiefelbein917 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and Kevin does an outstanding job of taking his time explaining all the facets in getting to the fundamental basis so you can begin to understand what it all takes to set up a car to race in todays world of racing. Far different from when I raced in 1968. I relate to Kevin's father street racing in 1967-68 and NHRA racing rules. Fun to learn all this 50 years later! John Erwin

@frankclarkjr6369 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know about you dad, glad to hear your good news. Good to have you back God bless.

@ryanwatson8919 3 жыл бұрын

The way everything just clicked blew my mind. Im about as new to racing as you can be I got almost done with the video and the switch flipped, I finally understand why my car was doing what it was thank you for a great informative video

@philipmcallister7623 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for covering some no prep suspension setup, looking forward to watching these videos as i have just finished building a no prep racecar with four link.

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

Philip McAllister thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@bmxbowhunter99 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video, I knew it was inevitable. I'm ready to dive in, I'll be tuned in. - Thanks Kevin

@Joe-fh1qn Жыл бұрын

You're the best Kevin thanks for all the help probably save me a couple thousand dollars setting up my Z28

@cooltrkin 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad to here your dad's doing well. And I want to say your way of explanation, and your articulation, puts you in a league with the ol man. I've missed your videos, can't wait for the new series. Keep rocking And go fast Go straight Be Safe!

@patrickwendling6759 2 жыл бұрын

Where have you been??.. glad your back and God bless your pop's

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

We went through a pretty rough patch toward the end of 2021... We are all healthy and back on our feet now! Thanks so much Patrick! Appreciate you! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@robertbriggs4176 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you and your dad back. Looking forward to the new videos and thanks for sharing your knowledge

@pawpawsgarage4641 2 жыл бұрын

Will be following closely as my Roots Blown C-10 is coming together, thanks for sharing!

@soundmindtv2911 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! This is the type of info that most people won’t share without charging for it

@77DHopkins 2 жыл бұрын

This is all perfect timing cause I’m starting the cage and engine placement in my regal and you’ve already answered a lot of questions I had

@carlsracingmiami 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill Trying to set up my 454ss truck thanks Kevin for the video big help thanks ...... Everyone go racing get some

@DeusVult6527 3 жыл бұрын

WHOOP! WHOOP! Welcome Kevin. Blessings to your dad.

@HurricaneSeasonCustoms 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very excited about this series! I subscribed to you a while ago when we started setting up my dad's 34 Ford pickup for No Prep racing just to glean as much information as I could and apply it to our program! We're running a very old-school setup; front buggy spring and friction shocks with a ladder bar and rear Viking double-adjustables. 35 front/65 rear weight bias. 871 roots-blown big block Mopar. I'll definitely be watching every video from start-to-finish to pick up any tip I can!

@mikechalmers6 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin For the passion and effort you have put into the videos - we appreciate you ! My father was ill and the outlook was bleak but he had a Miraculous turn around and is much better now all things considered. Wishing the same for your father … he has obviously done a fine job ;)

@projectcars 3 жыл бұрын

This Video Series will be gold to me. You nailed it!!!! Thanks Trying to run fast and safe with a 1300hp Top Sportsman in no prep airfields in Spain. Hope we can learn a lot and try it at the track this weeks.

@matthewamoriello1483 3 жыл бұрын

morning kevin. i came across your channel from old man bill/src channel. your first video in your series for no prep suspension was awesome. ill be tunin in from now on. you’re easy to listen to and lay things out in a very understandable way. thanks for getting involved. guys like you and src give newbies a place to start learning. right on!!

@AZ_GoatRanch 3 жыл бұрын

I will be building my back-half GTO with roots blower finally starting this fall. Your channel is full of very helpful information that is yet easy to understand, I have learned a lot and dismissed a few myths already that will help out a TON. Thanks for the videos and continued good health to you and your dad!

@mickhirk4734 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Thanks for doing this. It is just what i needed as I am currently building my truck and thinking of going ladder bar for no prep.

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

Mick Hirk thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@mickhirk4734 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinWilsonSBC Would you recommend Ladder bar over leaf spring in a S10 truck?

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

@@mickhirk4734 We have run ladder bars with leaf springs very successfully, so you can mix it up. If I am going to leave leaf springs, I would go 4 Link with Coilovers. Just my $0.02. Go Fast, Go Straight! Be Safe!

@MrRandy3504 3 жыл бұрын

Yes finally no prep. I saw billy mention you and i was like yep he is the suspension man

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

Randy Gibbs thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@BmoreFox 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@speedracer412 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for time to put a video for this very hard to find good info on this stuff alot of people will really appreciate this video thanks again

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

speedracer 412 thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@Metigulous 3 жыл бұрын

Super excited for these videos!!

@andrewlavender08 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Kevin. You hit perfectly on all the key points, all stuff I have learned over the last couple of years from trial and error. Keep up the great work.

@frediefarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Kevin. I needed to see the this.. headed to part 2

@Phil-rs5wl 3 жыл бұрын

This series is going to be awesome. I'm putting a 3rd gen camaro together this winter for noprep and this along with your 3rs gen videos will really help me in the suspension area, that's where I'm really going to have to research to make sure I get it right.

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

Phil thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@camronfrederick6571 3 жыл бұрын

I’m excited for this series. I think it’s gonna be a good one!

@mauriciogutierrez1182 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for share your wisdom with us Absolute helpfully

@captainwhiplash 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Kevin I’ve been watching SRC for a couple or more years and SRC Garage since Bill started his channel and between Bills knowledge and the way he does everything and apply that to Billy’ and Tommy’s skills and they have one hell of a program period!!!! I’m right here in Summerville (Lincolnville) not far from your shop. I’d like to catch ya sometime when you aren’t busy. I wanna setup my 1990 box bed Sierra for no prep, back of the track.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

captainwhiplash thanks for commenting. Go to samsonperformance.com and shoot me an email and I will respond. Go fast, go straight!

@joshuarisley8091 2 жыл бұрын

I've been hoping for you to do some video on this, I cant wait, I want to build a no prep car.

@NoPrepFans 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing this whole series

@brianpeterson8667 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this 👍, thank you.

@Tommy-B. 3 жыл бұрын

Already looking forward to the next one

@jamieknight9636 2 жыл бұрын

Very intersting Kevin thanks, I've been watching SRC aswell

@Joe-fh1qn Жыл бұрын

Love you bro...

@TrampusWingo 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this is a fucking fantastic idea here. I’ve been doing all I can think to find more information about ballast and suspension set ups over the last few months, and I can say with confidence if you don’t know what you’re looking for, you’re completely screwed. There isn’t very much information available to you if you’re not sure what questions to ask. So many questions… not the least of which is how can I become competitive without having a mid 5 sec race car? I’ve really been struggling with that one…

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

blockequals4 thanks so much for your comments! Stay tuned as we have a bunch to cover. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@jdubcbr600 3 жыл бұрын

Already waiting on #2

@deepjunkgarage 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber, great videos with lots of great information and things to take into consideration for every car ! Thank you ! 🍻

@johnnykru2255 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video! I`m waiting for new one!

@n2omike 3 жыл бұрын

HATE the term 'Weight Transfer'. It's Load Transfer. Weight of the front/rear does not change. Great Job! Subscribed

@kevin_nagle 3 жыл бұрын

Giving a shoutout to the SRC Family!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@KevinWilsonSBC 3 жыл бұрын

kevinnagle thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@Nova-1977 Жыл бұрын

Compared to circle track asphalt racing this is a breeze dirt is even more difficult I’ve don all three dirt asphalt and drag. . Drag is ok for older guys like me not as much work .

@pointmeby 3 жыл бұрын

First video I’ve watched. Came over from SRC garage. Love the video, but I’m curious. Are you a powerlifter?

@pointmeby 3 жыл бұрын

not being a hater btw. as a powerlifter myself seeing a tricep that hangs like that shows a lot of work and likely a huge bench. again thanks for the video

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

pointmeby thanks so much for your comments! Used to compete in bench press and squat competitions. Now I am just too fat and need to lift again. LOL. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@timgroleau1612 2 жыл бұрын

Great. keep it up.

@keysautorepair6038 3 жыл бұрын

No prep easy setup lose frontend more suspension travel in the front less tire pressure on the rear been doing no prep for years the best thing to do is get your car too hook on a no prep track them you have a good start

@me8847 Жыл бұрын

What is weight bi-oss?

@jeepramz 2 жыл бұрын

How much anti squat? Shocks and springs about like the front?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

jeepramz thanks for commenting. Go to samsonperformance.com and shoot me an email and I will respond. Go fast, go straight!

@BEYTEK 2 жыл бұрын

do you think you could do an IRS version of these videos as alllot is diffrent :)

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

Bey Tek thanks so much for your comments! IRS video is out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y890aNWYnr-5fGg.html Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@dresdensvo 3 жыл бұрын

Where is your CG line after adding the blower ? How do you find it?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

Dresden Speed thanks so much for your comments! It went up several inches. Checkout kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipuIgduE0q_Ompc.html for more info. 4 Corner scales will help pinpoint your CG. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@skirkland1980 2 жыл бұрын

Power management? My right foot?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

Your right foot is definitely the most critical part of power management, especially when it comes to you living to race again! Yeah.. power management through the hit and getting the rear to stick before pouring the coals to it is a big part of winning, especially back of the track stuff. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@skirkland1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinWilsonSBC transbrakes are often useless on a bad surface. People spend thousands on electronics to bring the power in slowly when all they need is to foot brake and apply throttle slowly.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

@@skirkland1980 OK. Thanks! I do appreciate you commenting and I enjoy the interaction! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@DNRAuto 2 жыл бұрын

I keep saying buy ossss lol

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

My mind and my words struggle to keep up at times!! LOL! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@DNRAuto 2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinWilsonSBC lol hell yeah brother, I’ve been keeping my mind fresh on a new car setup with these videos, good job man

@90fox_twosteptony51 2 жыл бұрын

But have you been no prep racing?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 жыл бұрын

90fox_twostep tony thanks so much for your comments! My no prep experience is on street. However, I have setup and tuned the chassis for easily 60+ no prep cars. Doesn't make me an expert, but I am upfront about it. Stay tuned, the 48 Ford will be on a no prep event soon, once I get the Studebaker going while I have my dad with me. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!