in the elevens

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Just looking for a little input..

I just put on a set of racestar wheels 15x3.75 upfront 15x10 in the rear and purchased a set of M/T Drag Radials on my 99 Trans Am..

I had run a best of 13.04 with a 60ft of 1.96 with Nitto Extreme Performance Drag radials with <315x35x17> 18 psi.

Im just wondering what psi i should run with these MT's...

Today in Orlando its going to be in the 90's so im hoping to hook up and cut my best 60ft and hoping to get in the 12's...

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

DYING BREED

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Well, might not see much as an overall improvement, mainly due to the weather. Its hotter than hell out. Orlando is not known for great track prep on TNT days.. Lakeland or Bradenton are much better. but in the winter your car will run quicker with some track prep. the mickeys are good for the track, but dont run them permanent on the street, they will wear fairly quick...
What is done to your car too? that also is factors on what your car is capable of, and how you drive. but odds are you should see a gain, with going to a sticker tire and lighter wheels, 17's tend to be heavy depending on finish/width so on.. keep us posted on your times!

KH504

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I think that big tire is just going to slow you down put the skinnes on the front and that will do it.

bad94sup

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X2 - Probably overkill at your level, but it would be plenty of tire for upgrades downstream?

in the elevens

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You were all correct in one way or another....

I was trying to beat my best et so far of 13.04 @ 107.21 mph and that 60ft was a 1.95 and that was with Nitto Drag Radials 315x35x17

Last nite i ran 3 times my best 60ft was a 2.01 and i ran a 13.56 @ 102.49 2nd pass 13.65 @ 102.56 and 3rd pass of 13.56 @ 102.88 Boy was i Pissed off at my choice of tires...

I bought these mickey thompson's 2 weeks ago and only have 3 passes on them i think im going to list them for sale and go with a 275/50/15 mt drag radial instead...

Keep in mind that i only have a SLP Air Lid,Flowmaster Muffler and 3.73's and a 180 thermostat,and removed the mass airflow screen besides that im stock

My friends tell me to keep the tires and go with a zex nos kit? What are your feelings about that??

Thanks again for your time and kind assistance...

DYING BREED

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auto or 6 speed? autos wont hold too much power over stock, they will tear up... look at working on your suspension and get it dialed in and by the cooler weather, you will have better times with practice

KH504

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The weather is playing a big part in it. I say keep the tire and do more work to it if its a auto get a yank 3600 and you will go from 13.50 to 12.70-12.80 in the heat.

in the elevens

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Yes my car is a automatic with stock converter...

I guess that should be my next purchase,a high stall converter...

Do you think my stock rear end will take a 3,600 rpm launch for long?

My car only has 64,000 miles on it and i got it from the original owner who Never raced the car so it has had a easy life till now ofcourse...

Thanks again for taking your time to give me some direction...

blackls1ta00

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i would do the 3600 stall for sure then full exhaust,tires/gears.

blackls1ta00

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add the zex kit also and spray a 100 shot and never look back,you will be smilin

Mike Morris

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Get a converter!!!

KBG

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stall converter will definitely be the best bang for the buck but you'll have to worry about breaking your rear AND your transmission.....gotta pay to play though

KH504

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The rear will be fine maybe put a cover on it for insurance. The trans I say put a servo in it and trans cooler have a tunner firm up shift points and raise shift points to 6100 it will last a while with a bolt on car.

Camaro396

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Zex kits suck. 28" tires are WAY over kill for your car. Also there's no point in trying to beat personal best ETs in 90 degree weather, just wait for the fall, or a nice cool day. Back when my Camaro was stock, on a 90 degree day it would go 13.50s @ 105 and on a 55 degree fall day it would go 13.20s @ 108

in the elevens

iTrader: (1)

So converter and 275/50/15 drag radials first? Then zex??

Mike Morris

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Yes! Good luck!

Pro Stock John

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Converter, trans cooler, headers, 26" drag radials, and tuning and 12.5's no problem.

Those tires are overkill for your combo, I've run similar tires for mid 9s to low 10's.

in the elevens

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I just listed the tires on craigslist today. im going to order 275/50/15 M/T Drag Radials these are 26 inches tall and i hope to get back my 5 mph that these tires took away...<315x35x17 = 13.04 @107.88

And i found a ss yank 3,600 today for 775.00 thats the lowest i have seen it for so far...

I will post my results once all this comes together Real Soon lol

Thanks again to all of you who have taken time to direct me...

in the elevens

iTrader: (1)

This will sound crazy but i can't figure out where to go on this site to list something for sale??

Can anyone lead me in the right direction please?

Thanks

DYING BREED

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look down in classifieds lower on the site, also there is a florida section, where you will find local vendors, installers, and tuners.. look up FTI in Deland, they do convertors and are fair priced for the market.. good luck