Traction Woes

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ernie meyer

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HI everyone, I'm new to the site and already I have a question.
I have a '68 convt. w/ a 347 and a 4 speed. First I'm still trying to find someone to bend front pipes from header to intermediate pipe ( convt.'s have the flat crossmember and with 2 1/2" pipe they won't just go above the x member w/o banging around. any good pipe benders/ fabricators around Rock. co. N.Y.?
Secondly, no traction! The rear tires spin on take-off too easily. You can't take off fast enough to drag race. I know slicks are probably the best start, but I need more traction on the street too. Any ideas would be appreciated !

 

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What is the rear gear ratio ? A track lock may help a bit but that is the price of horsepower


Mother in law or nagging wife in trunk will improve traction as well .

 

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Thanks for the reply, the car has a 3.89:1 9" posi., Shelby traction bars and BFG's all around ( 255-60's in rear). I don't know, maybe I just got used to heavier cars. The mustang is pretty light in back. Also being a 4 speed, you want to dump the clutch and go!

 

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3:89 will contribute to your traction loss with a 4 speed .3:50 -3:55 will give a bit less wheel spin on a normal take off.

 

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I guess I'll move the battery to the back. Does anyone know about mileage on a drag/street radial. I mostly drive on the street, maybe 3000 mi. a year.
Can you get 10,000 mi. on these tires? 5,000 anyway? without any burn-out time? I see you have some nice stuff, you must experience the same issue?

 

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I don"t know ...i don't have one finished yet Well actually the 35 ford pick up has 3:91s with a t5 five speed ,it lights the tires very easily and it has 255 -60 -15 s on the back . Low gear is kind of useless ,but in over drive it is perfect .