I also want a 8 3/4" with 3.73. Thanks, the clamps are a good idea, I
already removed the lower leaf.
Thanks,
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS, Cowl-induction
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Miller" <fastdak@superpa.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 9:00 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Can't get the Dak to hook at the track.
> Personally what I would do is get rid of the drag radials and go for some
> Mickey Thompson E.T. Streets, M+H's, or Hoosier Quick Time Pro's. They
are
> D.O.T. approved, but look like a slick with a couple tiny grooves in them.
> I've seen the drag radials before, and they just don't seem to impress me.
> **personal opinion**
>
> I have an 8 3/4 rear so I use a pinion snubber that we made up and it
works
> really good. since you can't, I assume you still have the 8 1/4, look
into
> those calvert racing bars. yeah, they are expensive, but I see them on
> super stock cars, so they must be doing something.
>
> last, if you still have the helper spring on the bottom of the leaf
spring,
> remove that and put spring clamps just at the very front of the spring,
> nothing on the back.
>
> try those suggestions
>
> ttyl
>
> Scott Miller
> 89 Shelby Dakota #322 - 360 C.I. V8 (12.56 @ 110 mph) "FASTDAK"
> 94 Dakota Sport - 3.9 V6 5-Speed (15.86 @ 84 mph)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Kuzia <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 10:31 PM
> Subject: DML: Can't get the Dak to hook at the track.
>
>
> > I am having serious traction problems and I need serious advice from
> anyone
> > experienced in drag racing their Dak. Does anyone have any advice on
> getting
> > my Dak to hook? My 60 foot times have never been better than 2.06, I use
> > 275/60 Drag Radials (@15lbs) with Lakewood traction bars and 4.10 gears
(I
> > leave at 2000rpm). Any advice?
> >
> >
> > Mark Kuzia
> > flyboy01@mediaone.net
> > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> > 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> > 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS, Cowl-induction
> >
> >
> >
>
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