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Posted by ALblown50 (Member # 1959) on :

Finally got a set of MT ET Drags (26x8.5). Wanted to know if you guys have any tips or tricks for first time use. How much tire pressure, what rpm to launch at, how long of a burnout, what 60 ft times can I expect from these tires, etc...?

Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :

What gears do you have?

Best tip I found is... figure out what RPM you _think_ you should launch at.... then add 500-1000 more on top of it so you won't bog!

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :

I wouldn't start any lower than about 15 PSI, till you get used to it. If you have a blown 5 liter, expect at least 1.6 short times.
If you have stock axles, prepare yourself with a AAA card if you know what I mean. heh

Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :

lol. KABOOM [Eek!]

Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :

Heres my tip, trailor your car there so when you snap the axles you have a way to tow it home. [Smile]

Posted by ALblown50 (Member # 1959) on :

have 3:55 gears with the a vortech blower. Car put out 350rwhp 360rwtorque. Best run on street tires 13.02 @ 111 mph 2.0 60ft. What do you think I'll hit with the Drag tires? I'm probably going to try and make it to Sacramento for the test & tune on the 26th. Trailer the car there.

Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :

Hopefully a 12.5 with slics, if you dont break anything. What else is done to the car?

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ALblown50:
Trailer the car there.

caravan? me too. I will trailer my POS out there too [Wink]

Posted by ALblown50 (Member # 1959) on :

8# vortech s/c, e303 cam, 65mm tb, gt40 intake, 3:55 gears, shorty header, x-pipe, flow cat back, skinnies up front, slicks out back (new). this is on a 93 convert with a 6 point roll cage from Maier Racing.

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ALblown50:
have 3:55 gears with the a vortech blower. Car put out 350rwhp 360rwtorque. Best run on street tires 13.02 @ 111 mph 2.0 60ft. What do you think I'll hit with the Drag tires? I'm probably going to try and make it to Sacramento for the test & tune on the 26th. Trailer the car there.

Once you figure out how to use the slicks Iim saying that low 12's are doable with your current setup. You should have the power to get you out of the hole. So some ungodly launch RPM shouldn't be manditory.

I have a friend who went 1.5 60fts consistantly with a stock rearend + TA cover and he never had any problems. I'm not saying that yours will not break over time, but i doubt that youy will lose it the first time out.

Good luck and see you on the 26th [patriot]

Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :

Still have the E7's [Confused]

Posted by ALblown50 (Member # 1959) on :

Still have the stock heads....AFR's pretty soon [Smile]

Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :

Nice [Smile]

thats what I like to hear. [patriot]

Posted by ALblown50 (Member # 1959) on :

shade-tree,
I live in Fremont also. If I end up going I'll be renting a flat bed from U-Haul. I've never towed before but pulling it with my Expo. Should be fun.
Andrew

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :

heh, I can go with you. I actually need to rent a trailer too, but I'm considering just buying a dolley outright (you know, those crappy 2-wheel carriers) but they suck because if you break your rear axle(s), you have to try and get it up on the thing and tow it backwards. I don't know if that is feasible, or even legal, lol.

Freeway sprints up the 680 towing mustangs?
Think your expedition can outrun a chevy 350 (tahoe) lol. cripple fight! [patriot]

Posted by ALblown50 (Member # 1959) on :

Got a quote from uhaul.com and to rent a flat bed it cost about $49.95.

I don't think I can outrun your chevy 350 but lets find out [Smile]

Posted by onesicklx (Member # 285) on :

quote:
have 3:55 gears with the a vortech blower. Car put out 350rwhp 360rwtorque. Best run on street tires 13.02 @ 111 mph 2.0 60ft. What do you think I'll hit with the Drag tires? I'm probably going to try and make it to Sacramento for the test & tune on the 26th. Trailer the car there.

those are some sick as #, depending on how much your car weight you should hit some high 11 et's on slicks. i hit a 12.2 on dragraials with only 340rwhp 60ft was 2.0, good luck bro... [patriot]

Posted by TheBrain (Member # 35) on :

quote:
Originally posted by shade-tree:

If you have stock axles, prepare yourself with a AAA card if you know what I mean. heh

Been there, done that, There is a video floating around somewhere of my axle breaking. Actually sounded pretty cool [Big Grin]

The part that sucked was waiting an hour for AAA to show up

Also, if you are lucky enough to get it off the line without snapping an axle, be prepared for a little sway in the rear of the car on the big end.
I wasn't told this before my first time on slicks and it scared the shit out of me. Like Joe said, start with at least 15 psi until you get used to it, the lower the pressure the worse the sway.

Good Luck
Brian

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