How much better do 28" tires hook verses 26"?

302man · 06-07-2001, 09:10 PM

8850, I have never had any problems what so ever with tire slippage. I know a lot of people who are way faster than me, no problems with them either. I tried the trans break out on them also, 4K, no problems. I shift at 5800 and go through the traps at 6300 with the 26's and 3:55's. Smaller slicks need more air and larger ones require less air. Don't know why, but thats how it works. On torque, I dynoed it at 520rftlbs at 3000rpm, (my peak) and I never had a problem with tire slippage. I do mark them for that one day, if were to happen. My 60fts are ok at 1.50 to 1.52 but a gear change this year should help that out. My weight was 3075 with me in it. Best time- 10.13 at 135mph.
Sounds like you have a light car too. What are your times that you think it will hit when you get all the bugs sorted out ?

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302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

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06-07-2001, 09:10 PM	#19
302man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 404	8850, I have never had any problems what so ever with tire slippage. I know a lot of people who are way faster than me, no problems with them either. I tried the trans break out on them also, 4K, no problems. I shift at 5800 and go through the traps at 6300 with the 26's and 3:55's. Smaller slicks need more air and larger ones require less air. Don't know why, but thats how it works. On torque, I dynoed it at 520rftlbs at 3000rpm, (my peak) and I never had a problem with tire slippage. I do mark them for that one day, if were to happen. My 60fts are ok at 1.50 to 1.52 but a gear change this year should help that out. My weight was 3075 with me in it. Best time- 10.13 at 135mph. Sounds like you have a light car too. What are your times that you think it will hit when you get all the bugs sorted out ? ------------------ 302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph