What's the best way to get traction with these tires? A buddy of mines has a '72 Camaro with a worked 383, TH400, & 4.10 gears. He's not getting good traction of the line. With the wheel spin, he's still turning very low 12s. Should he do a heavy burnout with them or what? If any of u r using these tires, what works best 4 u?

 

A friend of mine had a set on a big block '68 Camaro and another set on a 355 S10....they work ok on the street, but the stink at the track. Do a light burnout to clean them off, but don't really heat them up. Also, don't drop to much tire pressure since they have a stiff sidewall.

Good luck!

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350 4 bolt main, Speed-O-Motive 383 stroker kit, re-sized rods ground for clearance,Hypereutectic pistons,9.8:1 compression,HPC Coated RPM intake, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb,World Products Sportsman II heads,2.02/1.60 valves, K-Motion springs, Comp Cam 1.6 roller rockers, Lunati adv.292/230@.050 with .512 lift,Crane pushrods,Proform HEI and MSD6A box,HPC coated 1 5/8 headers, 2.5" exhaust with 40 series mufflers,TH350 with B&M 3000 stall, Powertrax NoSlip Locker, 4.11 gears.

 

Thanks. I think he dropped the pressure down 2 19psi. He's thinking about switching 2 M/Ts, but some say the Drag radials work 4 them. I'll give him the message, thanks.

 

The BFGs work great at the track. I run between 16 -18 lbs of air in them, depending on conditions. They do take a healthy burn out to get them stickey. These tire do not have the same compounds as a street tire. I give them a GOOD 2-3 second burn out. They do work better when they get a little worn. By the way they are NOT GOOD on the street. Once it gets a little wet look out.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28

 

M/T's are the favorite for street class big boys here. I don't personally have them, but know an '83 Monte and '66 Impala w/454, and '74 Chevelle w/502 that run 11's at 5800' Bandimere. All say the M/T's are much better than BFG's, and a good burnout (4-5 seconds after smoke) gets them there. They run at lower pressure than what the manufacturer says, 12-15 psi.

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I agree five7, MT ET street's are the way to go for the weekend cruise. And Hank, I meant "on the street" racing, not slalom in rain. Your right there, they do stink in water. But on somewhat street or blacktop, I have found they do ok on the street, but ET Streets are taking over popularity here too.

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350 4 bolt main, Speed-O-Motive 383 stroker kit, re-sized rods ground for clearance,Hypereutectic pistons,9.8:1 compression,HPC Coated RPM intake, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb,World Products Sportsman II heads,2.02/1.60 valves, K-Motion springs, Comp Cam 1.6 roller rockers, Lunati adv.292/230@.050 with .512 lift,Crane pushrods,Proform HEI and MSD6A box,HPC coated 1 5/8 headers, 2.5" exhaust with 40 series mufflers,TH350 with B&M 3000 stall, Powertrax NoSlip Locker, 4.11 gears.

 

Thanks again, I'm sure he'll be pleased with all the feed back. The BFGs he has r still fairly new and this is his 1st time 2 the track with the car since it's been finished. The car is definitely capable of 11s. I'll tell him 2 break the BFGs in 1st before the switch 2 M/Ts. Thanks.....

[This message has been edited by Cntrvrsy (edited July 31, 2000).]

 

Watching Horsepower TV awhile back I say an episode where they were talking with the NMCA boys at an event. They all said the BFG's worked great once they got the tread off. I don't know personaly though. I have a good freind running M/T Sportsmans on his 600hp '73 Z/28. He doesn't like them much, but then he hasn't had anything to compare them to. Just my 2-cents.

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1984 Z/28
GoodWrench 350, Edlebrock Performer intake, MSD 6AL Super HEI kit, Crane CompuCam 2040, Edelbrock headers, Catco cat, Flowmaster aftercat, K&N, Custom 700R4, B&M Megashifter, Eibach springs, KYB GR-2 struts/shocks, Jegster adj LCA's, Lakewood adj panhard bar, BFG Comp T/A's, 160* stat, AutoMeter Pro-Comp COOLANT GUAGE.

 

I back up to the water without getting in it and start smoking them (without holding the brake) until they catch and launch me foreward. I then back up about 1/4 of a mile, listen to the track dude gripe and threaten me, stage, and go. They will hook great under this method, I have pulled 1.7 60 foots with them.

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'91 Z28 Blue/Silver ZZ4/ZF6
328.4 RWHP 363.5 RWTQ