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 way I have always understood it, you have to put more tension on a / bar as opposed to a heavier bar to achieve the same ride height.

That added tension/springiness is what helps lift the front quicker providing better weight transfer.