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Jul 19, 2008 | 10:40 PM

lightnin

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I'm Skeered

Going drag racing tomorrow for the second time. I have more power and the same tires.

I'm going anyway.

Wish me luck.

Jul 19, 2008 | 10:46 PM

csexton

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Have fun and good luck!

Chuck

Jul 19, 2008 | 10:47 PM

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How much more power?

Be careful , but I'd like to know

Thanks,Matt

Jul 19, 2008 | 11:34 PM

lightnin

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How much more power?

Be careful , but I'd like to know

Thanks,Matt

Added the Vararam, took out the 273s ,Changed to 342s and a 3200 stall.I still have the runcraps.

Last time I allmost lost it at the 8th mile mark.

Jul 19, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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Have fun and be careful out there.

Jul 19, 2008 | 11:38 PM

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Good luck, be safe and have fun. Post up your results.

Jul 19, 2008 | 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lightnin

Added the Vararam, took out the 273s ,Changed to 342s and a 3200 stall.I still have the runcraps.

Last time I allmost lost it at the 8th mile mark.

be prepared to get off the gas, with your new found torque with gears and the bigger stall you will be spinning tires longer and stronger. how do i know check my profile.get some drs and a linelock. take that first pass conservative. interested to know your times

Jul 20, 2008 | 12:04 AM

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I see tires being purchased, in your future.

Be careful and have fun.

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Jul 20, 2008 | 12:21 AM

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Took my Z to the track for the second time, and got my PB (12.2) on street tires. Just remember, you're not a pro and it's not a competetion....so just have fun.

Jul 20, 2008 | 12:25 AM

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By all means be safe out there!

Jul 20, 2008 | 12:27 AM

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You need tires!

Jul 20, 2008 | 12:29 AM

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Just mash the gas and roast them off

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Jul 20, 2008 | 07:09 AM

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Good luck, be safe and have fun. Post up your results.

Will do.

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I see tires being purchased, in your future.

Be careful and have fun.

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Just mash the gas and roast them off

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Jul 20, 2008 | 12:13 PM

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Have a awesome time and be careful! Tires are a must at the track

Jul 20, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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Well, I couldn't hook up at all. My best 60' was over 2.1. I ran over 13 sec. all day.

Not a happy camper..

Jul 20, 2008 | 07:51 PM

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I went faster with the 273's.

Tires are next.

Jul 20, 2008 | 10:40 PM

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thought that might be what would happen without traction and all that extra torque. also without linelock to heat tires properly you will not get the best traction possible from your tires. i ran 12.666 on cold bfg295x35x18 before linelock with same mods you have right now. after line lock, h/c, and ported t/b i was able to get 11.650 on a 1.66 60 ft with the same tires. have changed tires and have got 60ft down to 1.61 on a 80 degree day. i hope to get into 1.5's this fall on 60 ft with the m/t dr's im running now