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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Default Thinking about switching to 26" slick, any opinions??

Well i really don't have a problem hooking with 28" slick now, so i wondering if i switched to 26" slick gain me some 60ft and quicker ET?

Thinking about going with Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tire 26'' x 11.5'' - 16''LT
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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lemme know if you go through with this...
i just got brenden some 275/40/17 555rs for 150 a pop brand new through work
i think 26x11.5x16 et street isnt much more IICR
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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i think you'd get a quicker e.t. and better 60'
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by f4tal
lemme know if you go through with this...
i just got brenden some 275/40/17 555rs for 150 a pop brand new through work
i think 26x11.5x16 et street isnt much more IICR
If you can please get me some prices!!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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I think you should save your money for an LQ4 shortblock.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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I think you should save your money for an LQ4 shortblock.
Hmmmm, nope, nothing wrong with this motor, it does just fine.. Besides i am kinda done with the truck for awhile, i want to build a project vehicle (67-72 Chevy truck)...
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
Hmmmm, nope, nothing wrong with this motor, it does just fine.. Besides i am kinda done with the truck for awhile, i want to build a project vehicle (67-72 Chevy truck)...
don't fight the 6.0 swap, embrace it
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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at what rpm and gear do you currently cross the traps? Dropping to a smaller diameter may force you into another gear, not good, or bring your rpms up at the trap, good.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
at what rpm and gear do you currently cross the traps? Dropping to a smaller diameter may force you into another gear, not good, or bring your rpms up at the trap, good.
Well i rarely get to go to the 1/4 mile track so i am not sure on the rpm... I normally go to the 1/8th and i usually shift a little bit before the traps... So usually i just keep it in 2nd rev up to 7000-7100ish rather than shifting into 3rd...
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
So usually i just keep it in 2nd rev up to 7000-7100ish


Do you think this is possible with a 6.0, or only with the 4.8 due to the shorter stroke?
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