will my slicks cause me to bog now?

Dark_5.0 · 03-03-2005, 05:39 PM

With a 351 and 4.10's you shouldnt bog at all. I would like to see you with more of a stall but the 2500 stall should do ok.

What was your 60ft on street tires?

Slicks make going to the track fun instead of frustrating.

enjoy man,

andy669 · 03-03-2005, 08:07 PM

Yes according to the NHRA rulebook you need metal valve stems with slicks, they may or may not check it. The studs need to extend into the lug, the distance equal to twice the diameter.

Andy

82 GT · 03-03-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy669

The studs need to extend into the lug, the distance equal to twice the diameter.

Andy

I'm not quite sure what that means.

Rev · 03-03-2005, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82 GT

I'm not quite sure what that means.

Whatever the diameter of the studs that attatch the wheels to the axle, twice that measurement needs to be engaged by the lugs (nuts) that attatch the wheels to the axle. Hope that makes sense.

Rev

82 GT · 03-03-2005, 10:01 PM

Ooooh...that might be a problem. If my studs are too short, does that mean I'll have to remove the axles to install longer studs?

~The Jester~ · 03-04-2005, 05:54 PM

Yep. (Sorry!)

Also with slicks, and the ET's you'll be running a driveshaft loop is required. And aftermarket axles are recommended. Aren't rules fun?

And the faster you go, the worse it gets. I'm spending 3X what the original part cost, just so I can run that part legally.

82 GT · 03-04-2005, 06:08 PM

Yeah, I already have the driveshaft loop. I'll just have to try the slicks on and see what I have.

82 GT · 03-05-2005, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

Yep. (Sorry!)

Also with slicks, and the ET's you'll be running a driveshaft loop is required. And aftermarket axles are recommended. Aren't rules fun?

And the faster you go, the worse it gets. I'm spending 3X what the original part cost, just so I can run that part legally.

JESTER....can't I just unbolt the backing plate and slide the new studs on that way??

82 GT · 03-03-2005, 08:07 PM

My 60' times were between 2.2 and 2.3 with street tires.

03-03-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: will my slicks cause me to bog now? With a 351 and 4.10's you shouldnt bog at all. I would like to see you with more of a stall but the 2500 stall should do ok. What was your 60ft on street tires? Slicks make going to the track fun instead of frustrating. enjoy man, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-03-2005, 08:07 PM	#2
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: will my slicks cause me to bog now? Yes according to the NHRA rulebook you need metal valve stems with slicks, they may or may not check it. The studs need to extend into the lug, the distance equal to twice the diameter. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

03-03-2005, 10:01 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: will my slicks cause me to bog now? Ooooh...that might be a problem. If my studs are too short, does that mean I'll have to remove the axles to install longer studs? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

03-04-2005, 05:54 PM	#6
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: will my slicks cause me to bog now? Yep. (Sorry!) Also with slicks, and the ET's you'll be running a driveshaft loop is required. And aftermarket axles are recommended. Aren't rules fun? And the faster you go, the worse it gets. I'm spending 3X what the original part cost, just so I can run that part legally. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

03-04-2005, 06:08 PM	#7
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: will my slicks cause me to bog now? Yeah, I already have the driveshaft loop. I'll just have to try the slicks on and see what I have. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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