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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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I ran probably six or seven times, left off idle each time, couldnt launch hard or I would spin. (street tires on a poorly prepped track=no beuano) Next time I'm guessing if I dropped my tires down a bit and got a good hook, I could probably run a 14.5 or close to. My very first run was a 17.7, so I felt I improved significantly through the day lol
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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You are setting your self up for failure. I would be willing to bet a good chunk of money that you will not see a 14.5 from your current set up. Slicks or at least better traction might net you 14.7 like I said. That is on a great day with wind in your favor and a 50 shot at half track. Honestly if you tick off a 14.9 if you are very lucky.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by custm2500
You are setting your self up for failure. I would be willing to bet a good chunk of money that you will not see a 14.5 from your current set up. Slicks or at least better traction might net you 14.7 like I said. That is on a great day with wind in your favor and a 50 shot at half track. Honestly if you tick off a 14.9 if you are very lucky.
grey matter ran a 13.81 with this same set-up on slicks.

my truck ran a 14.0 on this set-up
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by custm2500
You are setting your self up for failure. I would be willing to bet a good chunk of money that you will not see a 14.5 from your current set up. Slicks or at least better traction might net you 14.7 like I said. That is on a great day with wind in your favor and a 50 shot at half track. Honestly if you tick off a 14.9 if you are very lucky.
Mild cam, stall and LTs you really don't think he can hit 14.5?

What gears and tires are on this big boy?
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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3.73 gears and tires i was running were 275/45/20's. I need to get a set of 17's and some stickies for the track.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by gamble686
Mild cam, stall and LTs you really don't think he can hit 14.5?

What gears and tires are on this big boy?
Based on his cyrrent times I doubt it. I could be wrong, only time will tell.
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