did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
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did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
Just got my cardex, thank you very much, and found out that my 1961 roadster had a super 90 engine installed originally. Did all super 90 engined cars have the rear compensator bar? My 62 super 90 cab has one, but this 61 roadster as long as I have had it never had one. Thank you
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
The Super 90 'package', included the camber compensator installed, along with the softer rear torsion bars. If the S-90 engine was original to the car, as it left the factory, it would have had the compensator installed, unless a customer specifically requested it to be deleted,. (Highly unlikely).
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thank you for the timely reply. Looks like I need to find a setup now. Please who sells the aftermarket setup? Bought one in the past but forgot where
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
George i may have an original setup for you if that works
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
Vic and Barbara Skirmants sell a similar and more advanced version. The Forum has many past posts describing it and comparing it to the OEM version. You can email them at: skirmants@hughes.net.
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
George,
You are going to want to measure the torsion bars to make sure they are still the smaller ones. Though it is unlikely that anyone would have gone through the trouble to replace them. Does your transaxle have the cast in "saddle" for the middle of the compensator to mate with? Earlier installations used a bolt on assembly, later have a feature cast into the transaxle case. The bolt on part is less common than the rest of the assembly.
You are going to want to measure the torsion bars to make sure they are still the smaller ones. Though it is unlikely that anyone would have gone through the trouble to replace them. Does your transaxle have the cast in "saddle" for the middle of the compensator to mate with? Earlier installations used a bolt on assembly, later have a feature cast into the transaxle case. The bolt on part is less common than the rest of the assembly.
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
The original compensator was often credited with improving the handing of the cars. The only benefit of the spring was to add additional lift to the rear, since the weaker torsion bars would cause the back to sit lower. It was also the weaker torsion bars that improved the car's handling. The compensator spring could actually make things worse, since it pulled the axles downward. This resulted in negative camber...not something you want.
The Skirmants camber regulator looks something like the old bar but actually works as an integral part of the suspension and improves the handling. The regulator does not pull the axles down but maintains them at a positive camber.
The Skirmants camber regulator looks something like the old bar but actually works as an integral part of the suspension and improves the handling. The regulator does not pull the axles down but maintains them at a positive camber.
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
Negative camber IS something you want, within reason. The S90 bar slightly lessens the negative camber as it is carrying some of the car's weight. It is there as part of the factory's reducing roll stiffness. I think Vic's regulator slightly increases negative camber although that is not its main function. Hopefully he will explain what it does as I cannot.
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
Geoff; your description of the two bars and their resultant effect on camber, has the negative and positive descriptions reversed.
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
Vic's regulator and description: http://356enterprises.com/suspension-an ... rsche-356/
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
FWIW, the S90 package also included Koni shocks. If you really want the compensator for either show purposes or resale, get one ! But if you drive the car, buy Vic’s camber regulator and store the compensator in Vic’s shipping box, pretty much the same size....
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
Vic,
Ah yes...my thinking was in reverse mode! Having used both, I prefer your bar, which I installed just prior to the ECH.
Ah yes...my thinking was in reverse mode! Having used both, I prefer your bar, which I installed just prior to the ECH.
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Re: did all super 90 models have the rear compensator
George, I have an original one in my basement. Same closet the motor is coming out of.
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