how to hook

429tjet · 11-29-2003

hi there im new to all the car stuff.... but im building a big block mustang and was reading about problems hooking at the track... now im aiming at having 600 h.p. + 400 nitrous now i dont want to tub i want to leave it all stock apearing... its a 90 GT.... so what do i need to do for suspention and tire type... the car is lowered 2" so would you have any suggestions.. i figured on running slicks ... will this work? if so what type and size... any info is apreciated....thankz

Fordgazm · 11-30-2003

So your talking 1000 hp and on stock tire width ? good luck . I would tub it . Your deffinitely going to need some monster tires under it . Theese are pretty light cars .

429tjet · 11-30-2003

realy?..... bummer thats not what i wanted to hear....lol.. so theres no way just a slick will hook.... even say i just hit the nitro after im launched?

Fordgazm · 12-01-2003

Try it out . I'm guessing no , but you never really know for sure till you do it . Just borrow a set of slicks from a friend or fellow racer , that way if it dont work you didnt waste money buying tires you can't use .

spfiveorcr · 12-05-2003

southside machine bars in the rear, drag springs in front , stock height in rear and 90/10 in front s, with a et street it may work, the problem is with a lowered car u will lose tire clearance so u cant run the biggest tire if it was stock height

429tjet · 12-05-2003

im also on a nother site big block fox and have asked the same question and i have gotten many replies that says the opposit they have cars running in high 7`s with slicks not tubed... and also i have read this in mustang mag that they show results and they too have many cars running 9`s and under with just slicks... with udjustable upper and lowers so i will give her a try...

blood250r · 07-12-2006

you could run 28 x 10.5 with 600hp and 150hp n2o off the line. i have seen this done. 5.91 1/8th mile e/t

Desert Dale · 10-09-2006

Well, I admire what you are contemplating doing with your ride. However, a Big Block Ford is pretty heavy and takes up a bunch of room. You can go that way if you like. However you are going to need a good race shop do a little bit of work on your Fox. Subframe connectors without a doubt, Racecraft or Maximum Motorsports upper and lower control arms, a good legal roll cage. I hope you do it, I don't ever see many at the track, most all run Windsors. Good luck to you. Desert Dale.