Decided to scrap the QTPs and switch to a 26"/4.30 combo
10-17-2003, 02:51 PM
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Decided to scrap the QTPs and switch to a 26"/4.30 combo My car ran really good last year on the 4.71/28" combo so I did some math and it works out to be nearly identical effective ratio as a 4.30/26" combo. so today I ordered a set of ET Drags which I've been told by a few people are much better than the Hoosier Daddies I have been running lately (both the slicks and QTPs I have run over the last year or so)
I know I'll be losing some sidewall but I'll also be reducing rolling weight...so I'll see how it all works out
anyone else running the 4.30/26" combination?
I know I'll be losing some sidewall but I'll also be reducing rolling weight...so I'll see how it all works out
anyone else running the 4.30/26" combination?
10-17-2003, 03:25 PM
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Re: Decided to scrap the QTPs and switch to a 26 When I had my M6 I had 26"x11.5" ET Streets with 4.30s I had to shift to 5th in the 1/4 with a 6600 rpm shift point. I quickly changed to 28", I liked the 4.30 with the 28"x11.5" much better.
I could wind out 4th through the traps.
Lee
I could wind out 4th through the traps.
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10-17-2003, 11:16 PM
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Re: Decided to scrap the QTPs and switch to a 26 4.56 with 28X9 et drags is a good combo. Supposedly this size grows pretty good on the topend. Allowing more gear for a better launch. Plus the taller sidewall helps traction.
10-17-2003, 11:47 PM
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Re: Decided to scrap the QTPs and switch to a 26 Cool Brian, good luck with the swap. I would have just purchased a some 28x10.5x15 ET Drags and left your 4.71s though. 
10-18-2003, 07:02 AM
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Re: Decided to scrap the QTPs and switch to a 26 I wasn't the biggest fan of how close the tires were to the edges of the wheelwell with the 28's
Besides...I'm too lasy to pull the rear apart again to put the 71s back in :p
Besides...I'm too lasy to pull the rear apart again to put the 71s back in :p