Nitto drag radials
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Nitto drag radials Right now my car is 100% stock. I would like to get a converter, but I'm not going to have that kind of cash for the next few years (new house, kids, etc). What kind of gains can one expect with just drag radials? As the car is, if I crack the throttle any more than 50% the tires light up. If I nail it to the floor traction was a happy memmory (not complaining) <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> . Would heated low pressure drag radials enable me to do full throttle take offs on a stock converter car and if so what kind of gains would be expected. I presently have RSAs on the car.
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From: Freeland, MD
Re: Nitto drag radials I think Nittos would work well for you - would you keep stock rims (for 255 or 275 widths) or go for 315 Nittos on 17x11" rims?
I have the 17" 315 nittos, very difficult to break them loose with the mods I have, and I am a M6. Now, instead of squealing the tires hard on hitting second gear, I instead now slip the clutch. This is a different game though if you have a lot of horsepower, big torque converter, etc.
I have the 17" 315 nittos, very difficult to break them loose with the mods I have, and I am a M6. Now, instead of squealing the tires hard on hitting second gear, I instead now slip the clutch. This is a different game though if you have a lot of horsepower, big torque converter, etc.
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From: Houston Raceway Park...in TEXAS.
Re: Nitto drag radials Nitto's will ork great in your application. Provided the track is sufficiently prepped and you do a good burnout.
After you get the converter...things will change.
But until then, the Nitto's sould fill your bill easily.
Good luck.
(there is a good "tire" write up on my web page.)
After you get the converter...things will change.
But until then, the Nitto's sould fill your bill easily.
Good luck.
(there is a good "tire" write up on my web page.)
Re: Nitto drag radials 5-6 sec burnout....18-21psi..... stall up to like 1000rpms and mash it.... well thats what i do with my vig3600 and 3.23's... i have no tractions issues what so ever.. cutting low 1.6's on them... just make sureeeeeeeee the track is prepped.. i have one track i will not run at cause i can not hook at all!!!
but in a auto, nittos can hold upper 1.5x's and 1.6's for sure!! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
u may not pick up to much with just the drag radials... get a converter and you will see alot... i see where you want the yank3000?? i reccomend something higher, cause that 3000 will feel awesome for a week or so... afterwards you will want more.. try the 3200 YANK, or the ST3500 yank...
also the vig2800 is awesome!!!
with a good stall and nittos you could cut atleast 5-6 tenths off your best
but in a auto, nittos can hold upper 1.5x's and 1.6's for sure!! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
u may not pick up to much with just the drag radials... get a converter and you will see alot... i see where you want the yank3000?? i reccomend something higher, cause that 3000 will feel awesome for a week or so... afterwards you will want more.. try the 3200 YANK, or the ST3500 yank...
also the vig2800 is awesome!!!
with a good stall and nittos you could cut atleast 5-6 tenths off your best
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From: Newtown, PA
Re: Nitto drag radials With Nitto Drag radials, you will be able to almost jump on the throttle at some tracks. You only have 273 gears, and with Nittos running at around 18-21 psi on the track with a proper burn out and good sticky track conditions, you will have no problem.
My fried runs 12.3's with 273 gears and with Nittos he hooks up great. Just be careful of hard launches with a stock rear end. Could be bad if the axel goes from the crazy force the Nittos put on the drivetrain.
Dan
My fried runs 12.3's with 273 gears and with Nittos he hooks up great. Just be careful of hard launches with a stock rear end. Could be bad if the axel goes from the crazy force the Nittos put on the drivetrain.
Dan
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Re: Nitto drag radials With minimal mods, 2.73 gears and an automatic, I don't think he'll see any rearend issues.
Automatics tend to put less wear on the rear then an M6, so naturally, there are some FLYIN' A4's out there with the stock rear...
*cough* Raughammer *cough*
<img src="graemlins/formula.gif" border="0" alt="[Pontiac]" /> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Automatics tend to put less wear on the rear then an M6, so naturally, there are some FLYIN' A4's out there with the stock rear...
*cough* Raughammer *cough*
<img src="graemlins/formula.gif" border="0" alt="[Pontiac]" /> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
