• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Fox Drag Radial Help

  • Thread starter Thread starter RangerJoe
  • Start date Start date Mar 31, 2014
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

RangerJoe

I leave the horn on while driving
15 Year Member
Apr 26, 2010
2,560
1,146
184
Georgia
Apr 6, 2014
#21
  • Apr 6, 2014
  • #21
srtthis said:
I'd hit them as hard as you can... 6250 and hold the **** on lol.
Click to expand...

I wish. Some how i don't envision that working. In all seriousness, do I need more rpm? In my mind hitting the tires hard is leaving at high rpm (read more power) and not letting up on the suspension load. I guess I just want it dummified for me. Lol. I know slipping the clutch helps, but man, I feel like I'm hard on clutches as it is.

Joe
 

srtthis

the guy doing it does every local racers rear end
15 Year Member
Jul 3, 2009
5,129
1,666
204
Maryland
Apr 6, 2014
#22
  • Apr 6, 2014
  • #22
I hit mine at 6250 and bogged the car... I needed more time getting the clutch work down
 

84Ttop

They make new pistons every day, so why worry?
5 Year Member
Jul 2, 2009
5,222
3,254
204
South Jersey
Apr 7, 2014
#23
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #23

275/60/15 MT Pro Radials and leaving part throttle.... Drag radials work! Just worked a little too well in my instance...
 

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Apr 7, 2014
#24
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #24
RangerJoe said:
Everyone says hit the tire hard a keep power to it. This is my current technique:

I raise the rpms until they bairly bump the 2 step, no leaving off the floor. I release the clutch, no side stepping, any start matting it as the clutch grabs. This is how I did the 555rs and how I am trying to do the MTs.
Click to expand...

When people say hit the tire hard and keep power to it, they are referring to something with a torque converter than can keep the load applied. Without an adjustable clutch you have to give the car a ton of RPM to get it moving, then when you release the clutch the motor gets pulled down, and at this point the car either boggs or spins because the tire either grips too much and boggs the engine RPM down, or the tire unloads after the initial hit and spins.

Your technique is good, thats how i did it, but i would try raising the rpms to at least 5000.

RangerJoe said:
I know slipping the clutch helps, but man, I feel like I'm hard on clutches as it is.

Joe
Click to expand...

You are correct, it is terrible on the clutch, which is why most guys give up on the radials and go to a bias ply tire.
 
Reactions: A5literMan

RangerJoe

I leave the horn on while driving
15 Year Member
Apr 26, 2010
2,560
1,146
184
Georgia
Apr 7, 2014
#25
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #25
90lxcoupe said:
When people say hit the tire hard and keep power to it, they are referring to something with a torque converter than can keep the load applied. Without an adjustable clutch you have to give the car a ton of RPM to get it moving, then when you release the clutch the motor gets pulled down, and at this point the car either boggs or spins because the tire either grips too much and boggs the engine RPM down, or the tire unloads after the initial hit and spins.

Your technique is good, thats how i did it, but i would try raising the rpms to at least 5000.



You are correct, it is terrible on the clutch, which is why most guys give up on the radials and go to a bias ply tire.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the clarification.

Joe
 

srtthis

the guy doing it does every local racers rear end
15 Year Member
Jul 3, 2009
5,129
1,666
204
Maryland
Apr 7, 2014
#26
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #26
90lxcoupe said:
When people say hit the tire hard and keep power to it, they are referring to something with a torque converter than can keep the load applied. Without an adjustable clutch you have to give the car a ton of RPM to get it moving, then when you release the clutch the motor gets pulled down, and at this point the car either boggs or spins because the tire either grips too much and boggs the engine RPM down, or the tire unloads after the initial hit and spins.

Your technique is good, thats how i did it, but i would try raising the rpms to at least 5000.



You are correct, it is terrible on the clutch, which is why most guys give up on the radials and go to a bias ply tire.
Click to expand...

or give up the 5 speed and go C4
 
Reactions: tannerc91gt and 84Ttop

90lxcoupe

20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 7, 2003
3,596
350
134
Apr 7, 2014
#27
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #27
Yea but that is the boring, no overdrive option.
 

RangerJoe

I leave the horn on while driving
15 Year Member
Apr 26, 2010
2,560
1,146
184
Georgia
Apr 7, 2014
#28
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #28
srtthis said:
or give up the 5 speed and go C4
Click to expand...

If I made double the HP, maybe. Not at my current level.

Joe
 
Reactions: 90lxcoupe and A5literMan

srtthis

the guy doing it does every local racers rear end
15 Year Member
Jul 3, 2009
5,129
1,666
204
Maryland
Apr 7, 2014
#29
  • Apr 7, 2014
  • #29
RangerJoe said:
If I made double the HP, maybe. Not at my current level.

Joe
Click to expand...

nitrous helps with that
 
Reactions: tannerc91gt
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

R
Suspension Drag Radial Issue
  • Rcdgl
  • Apr 7, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
222
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 7, 2025
Noobz347
C
C4 trans help needed
  • CPH89LX
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
151
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 28, 2026
CPH89LX
C
J
Help Figuring Motor Choice(Possible future turbo)?
  • jaygee15
  • Dec 14, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
486
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 3, 2026
Jarhead67
J
Suspension Rear pinion angle
  • JD1964
  • Apr 30, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
856
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 5, 2025
JD1964
S
Help with window and possible engine
  • StefRena22
  • Jun 12, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
19
Views
809
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2025
Willybill32
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?