torsion bars / drag racing

ir3333 said
i'm struggling with this.
Both heavy or weak bars are holding the front 1600lbs at 8 inches.
..so they must be at the exact same tension.
When the car is launched each bar will be pushing up the same amount.

u guys may have noticed...i question everything

the lesser diameter torsion bars will carry the same torsion as a larger bar....but its the energy is uses in torsional 'twist' is less, although they get to the same point in the end, the lesser size gets there quicker (in energy expulsion)

hope this helps