What should I do with the 418?
#31
Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
lift block removal, 2" drop shackle amybe jsut 1" front will be a while for the spindles but for now loosen the t-bars so 1" up front and 3 out back will look decent for now later spindles for 2" up front and lift the tbars back up and then 4 out back so yeah those would work well can you hook me up on those through your buddy
i duno. ill ask
#32
I'll have my Toyo's there to punish as well... just offering them up as a sacrifice LOL... if you want to see how the tires themselves hook its better to try them on a few different vehices so you can tell if its the suspension or the tire itself.... I'll have a 6 link too so that may give you a better idea.... you're more than welcome... after all.. you're still doing my relearn while I'm there right?
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I rev to 3000rpm (5lbs boost) then floor it in 4wd with 265/75/16 goodyear wrangler rt/s and spin all 4 tires. Usually the only spin when the track is really cold. I can turn a 1.8 60'. Unless you're making an insane amount of power, you should be able to hook in 4wd with 28" et streets all around.
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Haha Im not going that far as to put et streets all the way around. I could make it put up some good bling numbers at the track by using those and a high *** stall but like I said Im building this for the street not track. So I need a setup that works well on the street I want just enough power to down low to not spin the tires I want it to dead hook and go and have power up top where it can be used not where it just goes up in smoke.
#36
I would not recomend putting ET Streets or any kind of bias-ply tire on the front. :no:
I suggest getting your suspension done like you stated earlier (lowering, front limiters, adjustables) and see how it does with the tall first gear of the 80. If that dosnt work then get you a set of the 305 nitto DRs and see how they do since you already have some 18" rims.
If you can get your truck to hook like it is now, the monster torque you are making is going to benifit you more in a stoplight to stoplight situation. But if you are planning on going from 80mph ricer rolls an all upper end powerband may be what you need. IMHO.
I suggest getting your suspension done like you stated earlier (lowering, front limiters, adjustables) and see how it does with the tall first gear of the 80. If that dosnt work then get you a set of the 305 nitto DRs and see how they do since you already have some 18" rims.
If you can get your truck to hook like it is now, the monster torque you are making is going to benifit you more in a stoplight to stoplight situation. But if you are planning on going from 80mph ricer rolls an all upper end powerband may be what you need. IMHO.
#37
Mines dropped 2/4 through shackles and loosening t-bars. I run 285/60's and it could use a little more drop, but it doesn't look bad now. Id get some DR's all the way around.
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This is not a highway killer. I want a street light to street light killer thats where I will benifit from teh 4wd and and my heavy weight were as cars and such will be spinning I can hopefully put some distance between me and them before a 100. Thats what I plan on using this truck for is 0-100 sprints and get there as fast as possible. I think the front suspension limiters will make the biggest difference due to how much the front lifts right now. Im thinkin of going with QA1s but damn they are expensive as hell
I ahve to get the 80e in there first before I can start playing with the suspension. I really dont think the 80e gearing is going to make a big difference due to fact this thing spins all four like its nothing till about 20-25mph and then it will hook and throw you back in your seat again. The main thing I am woried about is how violent it leaves off the line there is wheel hop on all four tires and Im afraid Im going to break soemthing doing it like that. I think smoothing out the traction problems in the rear will go a long ways to fixing things in the front.
I ahve to get the 80e in there first before I can start playing with the suspension. I really dont think the 80e gearing is going to make a big difference due to fact this thing spins all four like its nothing till about 20-25mph and then it will hook and throw you back in your seat again. The main thing I am woried about is how violent it leaves off the line there is wheel hop on all four tires and Im afraid Im going to break soemthing doing it like that. I think smoothing out the traction problems in the rear will go a long ways to fixing things in the front.
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Nope the trans took a **** on the way to the track on a pig rich tune with about 500#s of **** with no weight reduction whatsoever and an extra person in the truck I pulled an SS camar with atleast exhaut on it froma 65then the trans started slipping 
Im going to try an dget some dyno numbers nex week to see where I sit but I dont have a whole lot of funds right now so we will have to see where Im atas far as cash goes after I pay some bills

Im going to try an dget some dyno numbers nex week to see where I sit but I dont have a whole lot of funds right now so we will have to see where Im atas far as cash goes after I pay some bills
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