I haven't picked a tire yet. I already have a set of 8x15 rims and I'm thinking
I should stay around 27-28" OD. Any recommendations?
Alan Short wrote:
> Back at ya Andre!
> Do you have a tire combo in mind?
> Maybe you can find out how Eric set up the rear on his '95 360 5 speed(sold
> to someone on the list?). He copied part of the older style lightning setup,
> somehow.
> It was hooking so good, he shredded a few gearsets.
> I'm installing a Biondi line lock soon, I have it already but I haven't
> installed it.
> Powerbraking during 60 1/4 mile runs polished the rear brake drums so that
> they wouldn't work, then the fronts wore quickly from doing ALL the
> stopping.
>
> Andre Mauboussin wrote:
>
> > Hey Alan! Happy New Millenium!!!
> >
> > I spoke to Dave at Hughes engines after the Dec 18 runs. He says with
> > good tires and a hard launch (4000-4500), the truck should run 13.7s as
> > is. Time to install the line lock and sticky meats. He said I must
> > preload the drivetrain (hence the line lock) to prevent parts breakage.
> > Hopefully I can make at least a few full power runs to discover the true
> > potential of the engine. Regards.
> >
> > Andre
> >
> > Alan Short wrote:
> >
> > > > Speaking of the 318 5 speed that keeps beating me......
> > > >
> > > > Andre Mauboussin
> > > > 95 Dak Sport 14.33@96.5mph (street tires)
> > > >
> > > >
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