What is everyone using for traction
08-19-2003, 09:16 AM
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Car: 1986 IROC
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What is everyone using for traction
Are the 555r Nittos really that good? I am wanting to try them, but I think I will still blow them out thru 1st and 2nd. Anyone running in the 600 hp range with 255s? If so what is the traction secret?
08-19-2003, 10:15 AM
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Car: 1999 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 6 Speed
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.11 Truetrac
BFG drag radials or ET streets would work fine. LCAs, relocation brackets, torque arm and air bags would help too.
08-19-2003, 10:51 AM
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Car: 2015 Camaro Z/28 & 2013 Super Bee
Engine: LS7 and 392 HEMI
I'm running 255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials. They hook well. I should be pushing 550-600 HP and a TON of tq at the crank in a few months when I put the nitrous on. The Nittos will last longer, but the BFG's hook a little better.
08-24-2003, 11:57 PM
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Car: '85 Z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: WC T5, 3.23 posi
If you really want traction M/T ET drags will do it.... Course oyu might have broken parts too if your tranny/rearead aren't built...
08-25-2003, 08:02 AM
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Car: 1986 IROC
Engine: 400 SBC bored .060
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But with a lowered car, it is hard to fit big MTs under it. I think the biggest I can get is 9.5". Unless you have seen it done with bigger ones.
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