Cheap ways to drop ET?

[420nitro]

Originally posted by Nixon1
My 60 ft times SUCK. My ET's suck. I need some help here to get her to hook, guys. I think I've found the tires I'll run with it...they arent drag radials, they'll last a little longer....but they're Cooper Cobra ZHP-01's. They hook pretty damn well so far...but if anyone has a suggestion of a better street tire for traction in the rear, let me know.

Now I'm looking for ways to get it to hook better. Free if possible, but cheap works too. I heard something about using 4 cylinder springs as cheap drag springs....would these go in the back?

And how about my front swaybar? Should I remove it?

Thanks guys... My BEST 60' in the new motor is only a 2.345....pulled a 2.78 once on a set of piss tires. I NEED TO HOOK it. I'll be knocking on high 13's if I can bring my 60' down to a solid 2.0.

I rec. this for the race track only...but you know how that goes

So lets see... you said cheap...how about free!

Fill the front tires to 50-55 psi.
Set the rear tires to about 24-28 psi. (all cars vary)
Remove the front sway bar
Remove all unwanted weight from the cowl forward.

Then if you want to start spending some money...

Sub-frame connecters
Aftermarket rear lower control arms ( Mega bites, south sides, etc)
Air bag (install right rear spring with about 4-8 psi.)
If you like, you can put four cylinder springs in the front.
Then go get some slicks... 26x8.5 on stock 15 inch wheels, or 26x10 if you get some 15x8 wheels.
Leave your Coopers for the street and real drag slicks for the track.
(unless you get some punk that wants to run you on the street )
*Battery in the trunk and slicks will require you to have a master battery disconnect and a drive shaft loop.*
Lakewood 70/30 or 90/10 front struts.

Now this is by no means the best stuff, but for the money its hard to beat.
Now I am sure somebody might know some additional stuff but this will help alot.

If you get all of these things, I don't see why you couldn't get a low 1.7 60ft and a solid 12 sec. pass!
Good luck and have fun.