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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 02:42 PM
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Here are my best runs this past Saturday. Trying to hit that 10 this season before I go up in power. Still undecided on what slick to go with 26 or 28. I trap at 5,500 rpms.

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Mickey Thomson 275-50-15 ET Street R's drag radials. Not ideal or a 6 speed car. I have adjustable shocks set at 2 from full soft up front and 2 from full hard in back. Ran these at 20 psi as I forgot to check pressure after setting them at 16 to start with. Launching at 6K, Dead hooking.

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Its a street car, I just swap tires before I drive to the track.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 02:54 PM
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Work on that sixty a little and it will go 10's.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 02:57 PM
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Work on that sixty a little and it will go 10's.
I have a 2 step rev limiter to help launch it. I saw my videos and even though I wanted to stay planted, I was lifting with every shift.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Nice job.

I would do a 26" slick. But if you are dead hooking on that dr i would maybe try more rpm first
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by HioSSilver
Nice job.

I would do a 26" slick. But if you are dead hooking on that dr i would maybe try more rpm first
You mean launching at 6,500?
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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[QUOTE=BALBI;19426481]Here are my best runs this past Saturday. Trying to hit that 10 this season before I go up in power. Still undecided on what slick to go with 26 or 28. I trap at 5,500 rpms.

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Mickey Thomson 275-50-15 ET Street R's drag radials. Not ideal or a 6 speed car. I have adjustable shocks set at 2 from full soft up front and 2 from full hard in back. Ran these at 20 psi as I forgot to check pressure after setting them at 16 to start with. Launching at 6K, Dead hooking.

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Its a street car, I just swap tires before I drive to the track.
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Is that Milan Dragway? You have a 10 sec 60 ft and mph.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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Is that Milan Dragway? You have a 10 sec 60 ft and mph.

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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 12:30 PM
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It's right on the edge of 10's for sure. One little change like better air will get it.

I may be seeing things, but I'm pretty sure the drag radials in that pic are mounted backwards!

Al
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^^^^^Lol....good catch.

Yea try 6500 if you are hooking that good.
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Originally Posted by T6Rocket
It's right on the edge of 10's for sure. One little change like better air will get it.

I may be seeing things, but I'm pretty sure the drag radials in that pic are mounted backwards!

Al
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I know your pain being stuck at a number and looking for that all elusive 10.999 or better

I agree, try a higher launch RPM or maybe even try stretching the RPM's some between shifts.
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Would you take out your damn passenger seat already! lol
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug G
I know your pain being stuck at a number and looking for that all elusive 10.999 or better

I agree, try a higher launch RPM or maybe even try stretching the RPM's some between shifts.
Ok, will give it a shot this weekend.
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 06:52 PM
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Ok, will give it a shot this weekend.
Finally! got it done.

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Nice job man!

What did you change?
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by HioSSilver
Nice job man!

What did you change?
1. Launched at 6500 rpms instead of 6,000

2. Got a Mustang GT 500 next to me help the competitive spirit.
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Congrats
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Great job man!
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Originally Posted by BALBI
1. Launched at 6500 rpms instead of 6,000

2. Got a Mustang GT 500 next to me help the competitive spirit.
Lol...that will bring out the best in ya. Nice job
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks guys. These drag radials are not ideal for a stick car but can work. It just takes patience as they are inconsistent.
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