traction problems

5.0fresh · Sep 23, 2007

hey i was wondering if anyone could help me out b/c instead of using the power that i have im just spinnin tire. my mods are, trick flow heads, trick flow intake , stage 1 cam, 24lb injectors, 255 pump, holley headers, mac cai, 70mm tb, mac exhaust with o/r x pipe, 3.73's in the back , and i got kuhmo 245/50 on 16x8 95 cobra r's right now. should i just go with bigger rubber in the back or suspension? and if i put something bigger in the back wont it rub up against the exhaust. any advice would b greatly appreciated , thanks.

lang williams · Sep 23, 2007

pick up some lakewood traction bars. pretty cheap an easy to install.

Mustang5L5 · Sep 23, 2007

nevermind your engine mods, what are your suspension mods? Are you stock back there? Are the quad shocks in place?

Are you getting wheel hop or just spinning your tires?? Are you spinning 1 tire or both?

5.0fresh · Sep 23, 2007

yeah its stock back there and im just spinning both tires way to long and when i ease it up so i wont spin im not leaving hard at all its either one or the other and im wondering what i can do to take off harder.

Mustang5L5 · Sep 23, 2007

Is your t-lok working?? If you do a burnout, do you spin one or both tires??

5.0fresh · Sep 23, 2007

when i do a burn out both of them spin its just the traction is not there when i raced my friend i was at the light spin for a couple seconds. and ive tried taking off diffrently everytime but the only way i can leave with out spiinning is if i dont leave hard and then ill lose. should i upgrade my suspension or just get better rubber?? im undecided

6.0superduty · Sep 23, 2007

What I have hooks like slicks:

Lakewood traction action lift bars (the ones that replace the lower control arms)
Lakewood 50/50 rear drag shocks
3.73 gears
Nitto 555 drag radials- crazy traction even on the street

Hope this helps-Kyle

5.0fresh · Sep 23, 2007

thanks man it does help alot , greatly apreciated- Doug

5.0fresh · Sep 23, 2007

hey u wouldnt happen to have a set of wheels for sale that will fit bigger then 245/50 would you ? ... and if i put bigger on would it rub against my exhaust b/c right now its only bout and inch away

86bluecobra · Sep 23, 2007

Yes it is time to spend some money on your suspension. If you end up buying new tires you can get a 275 in the wheel well without much of an issue.

Mustang5L5 · Sep 23, 2007

5.0fresh said:
should i upgrade my suspension or just get better rubber?? im undecided

I just read that you have Kumhos?? Are they the 712 supras??

If so...they suck. Get a better tire. I could spin those into 3rd gear with my stock '03 GT when i put the wheels from my 5.0 onto it for a weekend

Fox8950 · Sep 23, 2007

Running 275/40s here on some 17s and had to take down the fenderwell lip and make sure my exhaust was tucked up correctly but they definitely fit. Need to invest in some lakewood bars here for sure tho, don't have much ground clearance to run cheapies here and can't afford the good stuff yet so I still spin the hell outta the 275s even w/out much for mods.

5.0fresh · Sep 23, 2007

i have Kumho-Tires ECSTA 711 245/50 R16 97H BSW which suck cuz im spinning through three gears while driving not from a stop.....how much would the traction bars and the drag shocks run me ??

Turkey Sammich · Sep 23, 2007

I would buy new tires for sure. That type isn't very good for traction to begin with.

As far as drag shocks, bars, ect. Check out summit, I believe they've got what you're looking for.

90_Red_LX · Sep 23, 2007

Have you tried riding the clutch a little more? Myn hooks up surprisingly well for stock suspension, 245 street tires and whats done to the motor. I launch at 3-3500 and ride the clutch out. Cut 2 2.0 60's and a 1.98 so I'm happy.

6.0superduty · Sep 23, 2007

I would definitly reccomend the nitos first. Second the traction bars. Lastly the shocks. I had the nittos and traction bars first, could only get it to hook up to about 2k with a dump at the track. Once I got the shocks, a world of difference. Now I launch at about 3k-3500. Now I worry about breakin something.

Kyle

blackened88lx · Sep 23, 2007

You don't need much in the way of suspension mods. Maybe some good shocks. Get some tires to start with. The Nittos are leaned more towards street mileage and don't hook as good as the other dr's. I would suggest BFG drag radials. They have good wear compared to other dr's and hook awesome on the street and the track. Relocate the battery to the trunk and pull the front swaybar to aid in weight transfer. Drop the tires to about 15psi, do a good burnout to get them hot, and you will probably be looking for the rev limiter before dropping the clutch to keep it from bogging at the track.

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