Best drag tire on a stock 9.5 ws-6 rim to hold 500rwhp
02-20-2012, 09:38 AM
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I am not sure you thought about this or not, but one of my dilemas is a roll "bar". I have an 1/8-mile track 40 minutes from the house and a 1/4-mile track about 1-1/2 hours. I have no issues with the 1/8-mile and it is mainly bracket racing and there rules state "Any car 6.40 and faster must have complete roll cage". I would like to do more at the 1/4-mile track, but it is an NHRA sanctioned track (Atlanta Dragway). I have not run out there yet, but from what I understand they are strict with the NHRA Rules ... if you are 11.49 or quicker and no "roll bar", you are going home!
02-20-2012, 07:14 PM
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yeah I know the rules, and my 11.50 time will probably depend on if I hook or not so Im probably ganna be on street tires to begin with.
the engine I have went 10.7 in a auto GTO on street tires. im sure I will do alot of shake down runs to get the feel of everything before I run it wide open. im thinkin my 418 should put about 530 to the wheeles and about the same tq. I also run a 18lb flywheel so my 60s are not ganna be the best either, I may need to get a tire that will allow for some slip to prevent bogging down
the engine I have went 10.7 in a auto GTO on street tires. im sure I will do alot of shake down runs to get the feel of everything before I run it wide open. im thinkin my 418 should put about 530 to the wheeles and about the same tq. I also run a 18lb flywheel so my 60s are not ganna be the best either, I may need to get a tire that will allow for some slip to prevent bogging down
02-20-2012, 08:54 PM
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yeah I know the rules, and my 11.50 time will probably depend on if I hook or not so Im probably ganna be on street tires to begin with.
the engine I have went 10.7 in a auto GTO on street tires. im sure I will do alot of shake down runs to get the feel of everything before I run it wide open. im thinkin my 418 should put about 530 to the wheeles and about the same tq. I also run a 18lb flywheel so my 60s are not ganna be the best either, I may need to get a tire that will allow for some slip to prevent bogging down
the engine I have went 10.7 in a auto GTO on street tires. im sure I will do alot of shake down runs to get the feel of everything before I run it wide open. im thinkin my 418 should put about 530 to the wheeles and about the same tq. I also run a 18lb flywheel so my 60s are not ganna be the best either, I may need to get a tire that will allow for some slip to prevent bogging down
02-20-2012, 09:38 PM
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I have a complete set of Race Star wheels I might consider selling.
The only problem is the 15-10s have a5.5 in backspacing for my narrowed
rear end. I bought Strange Brakes front and rear and the screw in studs
have fine threads and the Race Star nuts have course threads.
The only problem is the 15-10s have a5.5 in backspacing for my narrowed
rear end. I bought Strange Brakes front and rear and the screw in studs
have fine threads and the Race Star nuts have course threads.
02-22-2012, 01:23 AM
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Hoosier drag radials. They work great on my car.
I let my friend borrow them for some street races. His 408 made 530/500 and they hooked for him. He also has 4.10s. The tires were 275/40/17
I let my friend borrow them for some street races. His 408 made 530/500 and they hooked for him. He also has 4.10s. The tires were 275/40/17
