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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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OK, I've been using 26 x 11.5 ET streets mounted on stock z28 wheels, and been having problems hooking up.
I'm getting some 15 x 10 prostarts w/ 3.5's up front. I'm going to be using M/T drag radials.
The car is cam only wi/ a 150 shot & 4k stall. Currently I hit the rev limiter in 3rd at about 135 and I trapped at 126 last time not spraying until the top of first gear. So, I've got some gear left w/ the 26" tires.

So, what do yall think? 26" or 28"?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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with a cam, 4K stall and hitting a 150 out of the hole i'm surprised the 26's are hookin, especially since they are streets. i'de go with the 28's.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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So you think the extra help getting out of the hole will outweigh crossing the traps at a lower rpm?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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you must still be on stock gears huh?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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No, 3.73's with 6700 rev limit. Converter is also set up for nitrous, so it's tighter than the average 4k stall.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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go with the 28" might have to roll the fenders a little.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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28's will be just right
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