back from the track

malloynx

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well i just got back from the track and i'm somewhat pleased. i running on a 255/40/17 street tire and they totally suck for traction. i was running 25psi on pump gas/meth injection.

my best run was an 8.1@97.5mph. :(

i was really hoping to break 100mph in the 1/8. i'm getting soo close. here is a new problem. i'm smacking the rev limter right before the finish in 3rd. i wonder if it's even worth my time to shift to 4th on just keep holding in 3rd.

i bet if i shifted around 6000 or 5800 i bet i could get that extra mph that i want..

any ideaas???
 

malloynx

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yea, i need to get something. i really wanna break 100mph in the 1/8. i need to start scouting tires.
 

dbsupra90

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not bad mike. what was your 60'? 2.3 range?

i think if you switch to a little taller tire it would help your rev problem. you are running a 25" tire now and if you went to a 26" it would probably push you right to the line before you hit the rev limit. or a 27" will fit as well, if you wanted to go that tall.

keep at it!
 

malloynx

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my 60ft was a 2.1, i had to keep pedaling it down the track. traction is a huge concern for me. i think tires are going to be my next purchase.
 

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Some Nitto 555r's will help alot, but with your horsepwer you could probably still break traction. If you ran about 12psi in them, then you should be o.k. I kept looking but couldn't find the video of this alleged run....................;)
 

malloynx

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no vids as mk3brent was MIA.

thanks fellas. i have been brainstorming all night.. i want to go faster :)