28 to 26" Tire?
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28 to 26" Tire? I searched through the threads and seeing as how the answers are vehicle specific i have included a video of my truck making 2 passes. There are a few more on my page if you don't mind checking them out. I am considering going from 275/60 to 275/50 in hopes of shaving some time by utilizing more gear by using a shorter tire. I will post my build specs in a comment.Do y'all think going shorter will help?
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Engine:
5.7
5k miles on top end
135k miles on bottom end
Tuned by Brendan at Lt1 Swap (Maf Tuned)
Ls6 Cam
New water pump
New Mellings high volume oil pump
New Current performance swap Ceramic coated Headers
New Current performance Alpha oil pan, baffle and pick up
New Lokar Throttle cable
New Valve seals
New timing chain
New timing chain sprockets
New cam cover
New MLS steel Headgaskets
New Head bolts
New Lifters and push rods
New Current performance engine mounts
New Summit racing swap radiator
Wiring all hand done
New Walbro 255lph in tank pump
New Corvette filter , returnless regulator system
New Kwik Performance Billet relocation Bracket
New Glow shift Oil pressure gauge
New Taylor plug wires
New Wrapped CAI
Electric cooling fans wired to oem Temp settings
MISC new Sensors (Knock sensors and a few other things)
Steel intake manifold Gasket
2 1/2 True Dual Exhaust into Glass packs dumped before the rear axle
Trans:
4l60e
NewCorvette shift Servo
New HD2 Shift improver kit
New B&M Megashifter
New Current performance Crossmember
Stock Tq converter 1800 stall
Rear dif:
Stock 10 Bolt
3.73 Gears
New Mini spool
New TA girdle
New Gear oil
New Gasket
Suspension:
3" Drop
New Lakewod Traction Bars
New rear Shocks
Interior
New Sheet rolled Door Panels
New Nrg quick release
New Suede steering wheel
Cd Player
Newer s10 Seats
Battery Stored in Tough box in Bed
No heat or A/C
Gauges are run through a Blue Tooth app on your phone
Wheels/tires:
15x9 Rear wheels
275/60r15 Mickey Thompson Et Streets
15x7 Front wheels
225/60r15 Front tires
5.7
5k miles on top end
135k miles on bottom end
Tuned by Brendan at Lt1 Swap (Maf Tuned)
Ls6 Cam
New water pump
New Mellings high volume oil pump
New Current performance swap Ceramic coated Headers
New Current performance Alpha oil pan, baffle and pick up
New Lokar Throttle cable
New Valve seals
New timing chain
New timing chain sprockets
New cam cover
New MLS steel Headgaskets
New Head bolts
New Lifters and push rods
New Current performance engine mounts
New Summit racing swap radiator
Wiring all hand done
New Walbro 255lph in tank pump
New Corvette filter , returnless regulator system
New Kwik Performance Billet relocation Bracket
New Glow shift Oil pressure gauge
New Taylor plug wires
New Wrapped CAI
Electric cooling fans wired to oem Temp settings
MISC new Sensors (Knock sensors and a few other things)
Steel intake manifold Gasket
2 1/2 True Dual Exhaust into Glass packs dumped before the rear axle
Trans:
4l60e
NewCorvette shift Servo
New HD2 Shift improver kit
New B&M Megashifter
New Current performance Crossmember
Stock Tq converter 1800 stall
Rear dif:
Stock 10 Bolt
3.73 Gears
New Mini spool
New TA girdle
New Gear oil
New Gasket
Suspension:
3" Drop
New Lakewod Traction Bars
New rear Shocks
Interior
New Sheet rolled Door Panels
New Nrg quick release
New Suede steering wheel
Cd Player
Newer s10 Seats
Battery Stored in Tough box in Bed
No heat or A/C
Gauges are run through a Blue Tooth app on your phone
Wheels/tires:
15x9 Rear wheels
275/60r15 Mickey Thompson Et Streets
15x7 Front wheels
225/60r15 Front tires
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I would get a converter in there before a tire swap.
Not only would it help your 60' it helps massively on the shift extensions. Something like a 3600 or even a 4000 stall.
My guess is you would run around 11.6 @ 113 mph with a converter change
Not only would it help your 60' it helps massively on the shift extensions. Something like a 3600 or even a 4000 stall.
My guess is you would run around 11.6 @ 113 mph with a converter change
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My concern with a converter change is esploding my 10 bolt LOL
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Looking at your slip...Still has .3 left in it as is. (could be shift points/tune/???)
You need to work that 60'...If you can get it to the 1.6X's, I think you could see mid 11's (11.6ish)
It's a S-10 correct ?....it has a 8.5", it will take some abuse. With a few "good parts" it can be as strong as a 12 bolt.
You need to work that 60'...If you can get it to the 1.6X's, I think you could see mid 11's (11.6ish)
It's a S-10 correct ?....it has a 8.5", it will take some abuse. With a few "good parts" it can be as strong as a 12 bolt.
I think it runs well now for your setup especially with the stock converter. As long as you don't wheel hop you should be fine with your rear for now. Your a converter and a small shot away from the 10's. I'd keep the 28's
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Looking at your slip...Still has .3 left in it as is. (could be shift points/tune/???)
You need to work that 60'...If you can get it to the 1.6X's, I think you could see mid 11's (11.6ish)
It's a S-10 correct ?....it has a 8.5", it will take some abuse. With a few "good parts" it can be as strong as a 12 bolt.
You need to work that 60'...If you can get it to the 1.6X's, I think you could see mid 11's (11.6ish)
It's a S-10 correct ?....it has a 8.5", it will take some abuse. With a few "good parts" it can be as strong as a 12 bolt.
NO wheel hop and no losing traction she just hooks and goes right now. Converter and tune are the next things on the list, then spray.
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I agree with everyone on the converter. As far as tire size goes, keep in mind what rpm you're planning on turning and what your mph goals are.
Also an efficient torque converter helps. Unless locked in 3rd gear, a torque converter still has slippage long after you shift. You want something that has minimal slippage in the upper rpm band. A cheap converter will have more slip and you'll hit the rev limiter with a smaller tire... plus you won't maximize your setup.
Also an efficient torque converter helps. Unless locked in 3rd gear, a torque converter still has slippage long after you shift. You want something that has minimal slippage in the upper rpm band. A cheap converter will have more slip and you'll hit the rev limiter with a smaller tire... plus you won't maximize your setup.