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TIMSPEED · 08-08-2003, 08:45 AM

LoL, dunno what I'm trying to say with the topic. I haven't even SAT in my truck in like 2 weeks...it's just been sitting outback doing nothing. Lately, while looking at it, it seems that I'm liking the 3/5 drop more and more...and not wanting to drop it anymore. Hopefully, in the next week or so, the temps will stay cool and I can find some time to get under it and swap out that flexplate, as well as get the Carb Metering PLATE kit and put some #68 jets in the back of the carb, and hopefully get it retuned down to WOT Air/Fuel Ratio of around 12.5:1 (instead of 11.5:1

)
So...that's why you guys haven't been reading much posts from me lately...too busy trying to get my vette back, and getting ready to go back to work/school next month. (Registering for classes and such)

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 09:09 AM

5/7.......5/7.......5/7.......5/7....... Say it....5/7.......5/7.......5/7.......

TIMSPEED · 08-08-2003, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
5/7.......5/7.......5/7.......5/7....... Say it....5/7.......5/7.......5/7.......

I think the biggest disuasion...was when I went out to my friends shop to check on my vette..he had a 00 Silverado in their, that was dropped 2/4 with a set of 255/50 17's on it...it looked absolutely STUPID!

And if I went with the 5/7 drop...I'd have to run 255/50 17's, which are WAAAY too small for my liking!

*1FaastC10* · 08-08-2003, 10:04 AM

come on you wus, 5/7 already!

*Pardue'sCustoms* · 08-08-2003, 10:25 PM

5/5

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 10:39 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
.... if I went with the 5/7 drop...I'd have to run 255/50 17's, which are WAAAY too small for my liking!

You mean it's too short? Now I'm confused

What size tire do you prefer? Pleeease don't say a 275/60/15.....

TIMSPEED · 08-08-2003, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
You mean it's too short? Now I'm confused What size tire do you prefer? Pleeease don't say a 275/60/15.....

Well, I guess you could say it's too short. The tire is 27" tall, while the tires I have now, are 28" (255/55 17) which also happen to be the same heighth as 275/60 15's...

Chevyboy1962 · 08-09-2003, 05:14 AM

Timspeed, you got a PM.

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2003, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
...while the tires I have now, are 28" (255/55 17) which also happen to be the same heighth as 275/60 15's...

So you don't want to go lower because you don't want to go with a shorter tire? I think I'm with you now.

I'm just from the old school of thought. My theory is if you can't go low, then lift it instead. I'm just the extreme type, but taht's not for everyone....

TIMSPEED · 08-09-2003, 10:06 AM

If i go lower, it'll be on bags, so I can use the 255/55's

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2003, 04:56 PM

Now your talking! Just bag it, and be done with it....

SCOTI · 08-09-2003, 06:03 PM

Ok, why do you have to use bags for the 255/55's?

crackajacka · 08-10-2003, 01:23 AM

exactly how time consuming is a 3/5 or a 5/7 and which one wont require cutting or anything? and which one is easiest?

08-08-2003, 08:45 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Truck is looking aweful good right now!! LoL, dunno what I'm trying to say with the topic. I haven't even SAT in my truck in like 2 weeks...it's just been sitting outback doing nothing. Lately, while looking at it, it seems that I'm liking the 3/5 drop more and more...and not wanting to drop it anymore. Hopefully, in the next week or so, the temps will stay cool and I can find some time to get under it and swap out that flexplate, as well as get the Carb Metering PLATE kit and put some #68 jets in the back of the carb, and hopefully get it retuned down to WOT Air/Fuel Ratio of around 12.5:1 (instead of 11.5:1 ) So...that's why you guys haven't been reading much posts from me lately...too busy trying to get my vette back, and getting ready to go back to work/school next month. (Registering for classes and such) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-08-2003, 09:09 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	5/7.......5/7.......5/7.......5/7....... Say it....5/7.......5/7.......5/7....... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-09-2003, 05:14 AM	#8
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08-09-2003, 10:06 AM	#10
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	If i go lower, it'll be on bags, so I can use the 255/55's __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-09-2003, 06:03 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Ok, why do you have to use bags for the 255/55's? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-08-2003, 10:04 AM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	come on you wus, 5/7 already!

08-08-2003, 10:25 PM	#5
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08-09-2003, 04:56 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Now your talking! Just bag it, and be done with it....

08-10-2003, 01:23 AM	#13
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