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12-04-2011, 02:19 AM
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alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
i just got a 92 chevy 1500 350 5 speed how to i get traction to the ground as soon as i pop the clutch i just do burnouts all day haha.
do i need traction bars or what? its probally a stupid question but just wondering. |
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12-04-2011, 02:22 AM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
what kinda tires you running?
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12-04-2011, 02:30 AM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
there 270/60/15 and the front are 235/60/15
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12-04-2011, 10:29 AM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
Try slicks, and traction bars. Add or move weight to the rear.
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12-04-2011, 12:52 PM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
Some day stop by a local truck stop and get a front / rear axle weight. Then you'll know why she don't want to hook up. You need to add a 1/2 ton over the rear tires THEN it will hook n a car wash even with $25 PePBoys tires at all 4 corners LOL
Chassis set up for a drag racer is way different than a utility chassis designed to haul 1/2 or 3/4 ton hay. There are a lot of great books on the subject,, Dave Morgans "DOORSLAMMERS" is one of my favorites to explain theory and basic concept. That said, a 92 with the leaf spring rear suspension will respond well to CalTracks and sticky tires (slicks, DOT street slicks or a true drag radial), a loose front suspension, and like moogy said..... if it doesn't HAVE to be in the front, move it to the rear and bolt it down.
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12-04-2011, 08:19 PM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
Like Marv said sticky tires and cal tracs will help a bunch. http://calvertracing.com/ The manual trans will be the first thing to break when it does hook. I would looks towards a better manual if you are dead set on one or if it were mine I would put an auto in it.
Move the battery to the rear and lose anything you don't have to have up front.
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12-06-2011, 01:15 PM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
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12-06-2011, 04:40 PM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
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12-06-2011, 09:49 PM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
I agree^^^^^^
cal tracks are a must for leaf spring application slicks or a DOT drag radial Line lock, and the book. These are Amazon's prices 4 new from $98.76 14 used from $79.44
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12-06-2011, 10:23 PM
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Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions
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For startes, don't dump the clutch on the street. Even a well set up chassis can fry tires with a weak motor if you are dumping the clutch. It will go much faster if you slip the clutch. After that, follow the other advise, tires, caltracs, moving weight, different front/rear springs/shocks.
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