Hi, All--
Last year over the summer, I "resto-modified" my '70 Mustang coupe, installed a '98 Explorer Roller engine with a carb, XE258HR cam, a set of AFR 165 heads and a set of Patriot "Clipster" shorty headers.
For the trans, I installed the 4R70W from that truck with a custom-made (dirtyd0g) 2400RPM converter, controlled by a Baummannator, installed digital gauges, power windows, power locks, cruise control, and used a Fox-body radiator with GM F-Body LS1 electric fans controlled by a SPAL fan controller.
Right now, I'm converting over to EFI, using the stock Explorer intake and throttle body, and should have it all completed by this time next week.
With the carburetor and the 11-year-old tires (I think they're 225R70/15's), traction is a problem, even though I've only got 3.00:1 gears in an 8" traction loc rear.
I have purchased a rear axle assy out of a '97 Explorer that has 3.73:1 gears, traction lok, 31-spline axles and disc brakes, and will be installing it for some added "oomph", and am working on putting together a 393 EFI stroker to replace the existing engine.
My question is--since traction is already a problem, I know I need some sort of traction device to help this thing "hook", especially in light of the lower gearing I'm installing and the 393 stroker that's going into it in a few months, and I've heard that caltrac's and traction masters are the best devices for this type of setup, so I need to know who has experience with them, advice regarding pro's and con's of each, etc.
Anybody got any first-hand information on these devices? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each design?
Thanks in advance!
Last year over the summer, I "resto-modified" my '70 Mustang coupe, installed a '98 Explorer Roller engine with a carb, XE258HR cam, a set of AFR 165 heads and a set of Patriot "Clipster" shorty headers.
For the trans, I installed the 4R70W from that truck with a custom-made (dirtyd0g) 2400RPM converter, controlled by a Baummannator, installed digital gauges, power windows, power locks, cruise control, and used a Fox-body radiator with GM F-Body LS1 electric fans controlled by a SPAL fan controller.
Right now, I'm converting over to EFI, using the stock Explorer intake and throttle body, and should have it all completed by this time next week.
With the carburetor and the 11-year-old tires (I think they're 225R70/15's), traction is a problem, even though I've only got 3.00:1 gears in an 8" traction loc rear.
I have purchased a rear axle assy out of a '97 Explorer that has 3.73:1 gears, traction lok, 31-spline axles and disc brakes, and will be installing it for some added "oomph", and am working on putting together a 393 EFI stroker to replace the existing engine.
My question is--since traction is already a problem, I know I need some sort of traction device to help this thing "hook", especially in light of the lower gearing I'm installing and the 393 stroker that's going into it in a few months, and I've heard that caltrac's and traction masters are the best devices for this type of setup, so I need to know who has experience with them, advice regarding pro's and con's of each, etc.
Anybody got any first-hand information on these devices? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each design?
Thanks in advance!