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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Default Heavy Car Chute Setup

I'm chasing the 8s this season in my full weight street car. My trap speeds are 150-160 so I'm going to be needing a chute, but from the research I've done myself, my car does not fit on any of the charts from Stroud, which is where I was going to go. I'm wondering if I have to go to the expense and complexity of two chutes? My car weighs at least 4300 with me in it, 3995 when dry.

What has everyone done with similar setups as mine?
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 10:53 AM
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Looks like 430 standard is the size you want. Remember, as the cars get heavier and faster the chutes get smaller. Sounds weird. I just put a 420 on mine due to expecting a 3200 race weight and traps around 150-165 one day. I coulda snuck into the 430s but decided not to.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 10:53 AM
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I have a 430 on mine. Been 164 mph so far and works great. My car is 3360 lbs btw.
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same one I have and at 3335 it stopped the car from 165 with no issues. Still using brakes some but it’s not like I had to stand on them.
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