Slicks vs Drag Radials
Dec 30, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Dec 30, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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Ive never ran four slicks to 100+ but I've run 150 on the street and track on 28 11.5 slicks and never was scared. It happens so fast that you don't have time to think about how much ground you are covering.
Dec 30, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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I've never run slicks before, but am strongly thinking about trying some MT slicks at the track to try and be more consistent off the line and improve my 60'. Best 60' on the ET street radials was 1.63 however, many times I would still spin a few feet out and have to completely get out of the throttle killing the run (see vid here: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...type=2&theater).
From my understanding with slicks you can just stay in the throttle and they will recover themselves. BTW, my suspension is completely stock with a flipkit, no traction aid. I wanted to clamp my overload spring, however, there's not enough clearance with the big 315 drag radials. I've contemplated getting Caltracs but I don't know if caltracs and radials would be as good as the slicks.
If I did try slicks, are 28" slicks a good idea around 800 rwhp, or would 29.5 be more ideal? I'm currently crossing the line at 6400 rpm and would be willing to raise my rev limiter to 7000 if need be.
From my understanding with slicks you can just stay in the throttle and they will recover themselves. BTW, my suspension is completely stock with a flipkit, no traction aid. I wanted to clamp my overload spring, however, there's not enough clearance with the big 315 drag radials. I've contemplated getting Caltracs but I don't know if caltracs and radials would be as good as the slicks.
If I did try slicks, are 28" slicks a good idea around 800 rwhp, or would 29.5 be more ideal? I'm currently crossing the line at 6400 rpm and would be willing to raise my rev limiter to 7000 if need be.
Dec 30, 2014 | 05:08 PM
#14
I haven't noticed anything with my 31.5" M&H slicks
at 124MPH. I do run a smaller street tire on the fronts at the track though. Steering sucks with my wide Nittos on the front.
at 124MPH. I do run a smaller street tire on the fronts at the track though. Steering sucks with my wide Nittos on the front.
Dec 30, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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The converter is on the loose end, already discussed this with Chris. I dont feel like pulling it out at the moment when it overall is working well and can be locked up at the track if I need to.
Dec 30, 2014 | 06:56 PM
#16
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From: From the 412
that much slip is bad on the converter and trans. youll go faster tightning it up or in your case lock it up if you arent now
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