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Big Jay

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So what would you consider a "fast" mph would be on 16",17",18" drag radial tires??? I ran in a DR class this weekend. No 15" tires allowed.
 
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mackey

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On what kind of car. N/A, blower/turbo, nitrous? You could go 140mph.
 

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Big Jay said:
So what would you consider a "fast" mph would be on 16",17",18" drag radial tires??? I ran in a DR class this weekend. No 15" tires allowed.
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Am I to understand that the 15" setup would give a noticable advantage over the larger setup?

Later
Grady
 
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Yes, because they would hookup easier due to the larger and softer sidewalls. Easier to shock the tires without spinning.
 

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Big Jay said:
So what would you consider a "fast" mph would be on 16",17",18" drag radial tires??? I ran in a DR class this weekend. No 15" tires allowed.
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So confused...

What are you asking. What size tire would be good for high speeds????
Scott
 
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I would say 143 is fast. I saw a car this week run 11.4 at 143mph. That seemed pretty fast.

Dustin
 

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SuperDust22 said:
I would say 143 is fast. I saw a car this week run 11.4 at 143mph. That seemed pretty fast.

Dustin
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That's is because it was me silly.
 
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Big Jay said:
That's is because it was me silly.
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Yes I know that You car looked really good man. Biggest turbo I have seen in awhile. I know you won the DR class. What did you end up running? Tommy's setup was sick as well.

Dustin
 
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10.9 @ 143? Jesus, get some slicks or some traction!
 

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:: 143 traps...., go highway racing
 

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****ty track+17"DR+3800#+1000hp=143mph

Thats at 20 psi!
 

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Big Jay said:
****ty track+17"DR+3800#+1000hp=143mph

Thats at 20 psi!
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Awesome combo there Jay. Its nice to see you on here again.
 

moneypit94

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Hey Jay what kinda brake system do you have?

Also did you have to have a shoot or anything? I can't remember what the mph was that you were required to have one? I was thinking it was 130 or 150?

Give me till spring and i should be in the same boat as you.

And IF you were really looking for an answer to what tire size I would say 16's of coarse. (But i think you knew that... lol)

Great times man.... Hey drop me a line at dlb1982@logonix.net I have a bunch of questions for you on my upcoming setup.
 

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Theres a guy that runs at my local track sometimes whos from south va. that has a fox saleen notch with a DOHC 4.6 and a Massive Turbo. Hes rockin the 17" Saleens and some Low-Pros and I have seen him go high 10's at like 157 lol. Can you say....got traction???
 

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Look me up on turbomustangs.com and we will get you all sorted out.
 
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