The canister system on the chassis car strut is compact in size, but robust in its abilities. These canisters can be mounted anywhere around the strut to make adjusting it a breeze.
Saffell explains further how these canisters help the chassis car strut function so well.
“The remote canister strut promotes a very wide range of adjustment on the extension and compression side for maximum tuning and control. The nitrogen charge in the canister eliminates cavitation or loss of damping control during the run. The internal pressure maintains a stable column of oil which further enhances full adjustment and chassis control.”
Inside the strut itself, AFCO paid close attention to the valving package, which makes the strut a potent product right out of the box. The valving that comes in the strut will cover the majority of applications for racers who purchase the struts.
“This standard package will have a very wide range of adjustment to promote tunability and control. However, custom valving is always an option,” Saffell says.
“We tested at Ohio Valley Dragway with the car and were pleased with the results. Our first run we allowed the strut to fully drop out. Because the track was so good and the car hit the wheelie bars so hard, we stiffened the extension on the front struts through two more passes to the extent that the front wheels were only dropping out 3/8-inch before the front end touched back down. This showcases much control these struts provide,” Saffell explains.
Making big power is easy, but being able to get that power to work for you is the key to winning at any level of drag racing. AFCO’s new struts provide racers with a plethora of options to help make tuning their cars much easier. In a world where “spinning ain’t winning,” AFCO’s struts will keep your car glued to the track no matter what the conditions are.