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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Okay now that im going to be getting some Drag radials I'm trying to figure out what size i should get because I know the height of the tire goes into ET so what do you guys think?
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Depends on what wheels you're going to be putting them on. I ran BFG 255/50/16s on the stock 16x8 wheels for awhile. Either way, if you stay bolt-on stick with the 26" tires with those 3.73s.
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guess ill have to find a cheap set of some camaro salad shooters to put them on lol
but ebay is the best price ive found for them 205 shipped the best price im going to find?
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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guess ill have to find a cheap set of some camaro salad shooters to put them on lol
but ebay is the best price ive found for them 205 shipped the best price im going to find?
Where do you live?
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Oh. If you were closer I've got 6 spare rims.... Jesus. I just realized I have 12 rims for my car.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Depends on what wheels you're going to be putting them on. I ran BFG 255/50/16s on the stock 16x8 wheels for awhile. Either way, if you stay bolt-on stick with the 26" tires with those 3.73s.
The 255's should work great, I don't have the room. I run the 235/60-15 bfg and still manage mid 1.7x 60's. Awesome tire.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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I was about to ask you ummm how do you not have the room
then seen we have a Jaguar LT1 lol but yeah right after the holidays i'll order them and if i find a used stall maybe pick on of them up too.
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What you guys think I would get out of the stall and the DR's?
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Half a second+, pending you hook up.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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So 13.3 to 12.8 huh not to baddd
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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So 13.3 to 12.8 huh not to baddd
You should run 12.4x with that 106 trap speed, and I would only buy a new converter. The Yank SS 3600 will not disappoint you.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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damn 12.4's that would be real nice lol
But yeah either Vig or Yank everyone seems to be happy with what they get no matter which one they choose and maybe with the 1.6 rockers and the new intake ill pick up a tenth or 2 there
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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guess ill have to find a cheap set of some camaro salad shooters to put them on lol
but ebay is the best price ive found for them 205 shipped the best price im going to find?
I bought a set of 4 97-99 camaro 5 stars recently for $100, in very good condition too, picked them up locally. I sold my original set years ago and was just going to pick up a pair to put some 255/50/16 MT dr's on but these were so cheap I took the whole set. You should be able to find a set of them or salads for around $100 or so. Check your local f/s section or the parts section here. Hell some people on here will probably send you a pair of salads for just the cost of shipping.
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You can easily get 12.4 out of a 106mph auto. I did it hotlapped and spinning. Get a <1.8 60' and you're there.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Well thats encouraging I am expecting the MPH to drop with the sticker tires and with the other mods get in that low 12's range
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I'm not seeing you having said 106mph anywhere. Where did this trap come from? If you get a stall, your trap is going down. You'll ET better, but your trap won't go up that's for sure.
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I'm not seeing you having said 106mph anywhere. Where did this trap come from? If you get a stall, your trap is going down. You'll ET better, but your trap won't go up that's for sure.
His post of "last runs" yesterday.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Should probably update the sig huh haha
but yeah its gone 106 twice and 105 a bunch of times
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