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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Building a car for a local 1/8th mile event.

Not a ridiculous class, but an "entry level" class, stepping stone if you will.

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3400lb race weight, consistent 5.70s in the 1/8th mile, and using a powerglide.

What kind of power and rear gear do i need to be aiming for here?

Class calls for a limit of a 76mm turbo, i have a borg S475, thought id give it a shot on a smaller cubed motor. 5.3 size etc.

Anyway, like i said, power and rear gear with a powerglide?? thanks guys.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 05:21 AM
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What size tire?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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What size tire?
Not sure, have not figured out what will fit. I would assume a 28" would fit fine, in fact im pretty confident.
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