DO I need wheelie bars?

ciara · 12-15-2003, 06:41 AM

How much torque and horsepower does it take to pull a wheelie? I have an 85 gt that weighs 2850 w/driver. Going to a 393 stroker hoping to put out about 450 RWHP. I launch at 4000rpm with a glide. I also have the tubular front end, coil over fronts, and adjustable uppers and lowers in the rear with 26x10 slicks. Just trying to guess if I need to invest in some bars. I don't want to buy them if I don't need any, but don't want to drag my rear bumper either. I don't have any idea, just looking for some input from guys that run similar set up. Thanks

Jeff Chambers · 12-15-2003, 07:28 AM

Nope. Though the 393 should make some nice torque, you're not in the range where they'll be necessary yet. You'll be pulling the wheels off the ground a bit, but nothing wild.

b055 · 12-16-2003, 12:19 PM

depends on lots of things. best thing u can do is take it to the track and see

WADS56 · 12-16-2003, 12:27 PM

You will not need them and if you do you have allot more then 450rwhp with a killer chassis tune

andy669 · 12-16-2003, 12:34 PM

Like everyone else said, if your chassis is set up right, you will not need them.

What I want to know is why you are only looking for 450 rearwheel out of a 393. Listen to what Jeff has to say, and you'll be making 650 at the wheels n/a. That is, if he'll tell.

Andy

12-15-2003, 06:41 AM	#1
ciara Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 100	DO I need wheelie bars? How much torque and horsepower does it take to pull a wheelie? I have an 85 gt that weighs 2850 w/driver. Going to a 393 stroker hoping to put out about 450 RWHP. I launch at 4000rpm with a glide. I also have the tubular front end, coil over fronts, and adjustable uppers and lowers in the rear with 26x10 slicks. Just trying to guess if I need to invest in some bars. I don't want to buy them if I don't need any, but don't want to drag my rear bumper either. I don't have any idea, just looking for some input from guys that run similar set up. Thanks

12-15-2003, 07:28 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Nope. Though the 393 should make some nice torque, you're not in the range where they'll be necessary yet. You'll be pulling the wheels off the ground a bit, but nothing wild. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

12-16-2003, 12:19 PM	#3
b055 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: philadelphia ms Posts: 180	depends on lots of things. best thing u can do is take it to the track and see __________________ i got mustangs. do u?

12-16-2003, 12:27 PM	#4
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	You will not need them and if you do you have allot more then 450rwhp with a killer chassis tune __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-16-2003, 12:34 PM	#5
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Like everyone else said, if your chassis is set up right, you will not need them. What I want to know is why you are only looking for 450 rearwheel out of a 393. Listen to what Jeff has to say, and you'll be making 650 at the wheels n/a. That is, if he'll tell. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

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