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11-01-2002
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What tire pressure for MT slicks What tire pressure should I run with 26X10.5X15 MT Slicks???
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88 5.0 LX, 5 spd, Aluminum Diveshft, 4.10:1 Gears, T/A Girdle,
306 CI DSS forged Pistons, World Product Senior Iron Heads, Lunati Cam, 1.6 Roller Rokers, Edelbroke RPM Intake, 80mm MAF, 70mm TB, 24# Inj., 1 5/8 Long tube headers, 2.5" H-Pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers xhaust, stock rear suspen.
Launch: 5,000 rpm
Best 60Ft: 1.76
Best 1/4: 12.76
Best mph: 108.42 @ 3350#
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You would have to experiment, but i would go between 10 to 14 psi. See what works best for you.
Those are excellent 60ft times. Were they on slicks? Also noticed that you have stock suspension. Don't push it to hard, if you are regularly on the drag strip. Torque boxes can't take that much punishment without some reinforcements
11-02-2002
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I agree...between 10 - 14 psi. It's going to vary depending on track conditions.
11-03-2002
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Thanks guys; but 10-14 psi on a cold or warm tire?
I've just got my sub frame connectors and hop this will help my 60 ft times.
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88 5.0 LX, 5 spd, Aluminum Diveshft, 4.10:1 Gears, T/A Girdle,
306 CI DSS forged Pistons, World Product Senior Iron Heads, Lunati Cam, 1.6 Roller Rokers, Edelbroke RPM Intake, 80mm MAF, 70mm TB, 24# Inj., 1 5/8 Long tube headers, 2.5" H-Pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers xhaust, stock rear suspen.
Launch: 5,000 rpm
Best 60Ft: 1.76
Best 1/4: 12.76
Best mph: 108.42 @ 3350#
11-03-2002
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Anything to stiffen up the chassis will help launch the car. I run my MT's (10.5) at 10 pounds regardless of track conditions. Always do a good burnout on slicks.
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11-04-2002
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When you mentionned 10 pounds pressure in your MT 10.5 is it 10 pounds when the tires are warm or when the tires are cold????
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88 5.0 LX, 5 spd, Aluminum Diveshft, 4.10:1 Gears, T/A Girdle,
306 CI DSS forged Pistons, World Product Senior Iron Heads, Lunati Cam, 1.6 Roller Rokers, Edelbroke RPM Intake, 80mm MAF, 70mm TB, 24# Inj., 1 5/8 Long tube headers, 2.5" H-Pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers xhaust, stock rear suspen.
Launch: 5,000 rpm
Best 60Ft: 1.76
Best 1/4: 12.76
Best mph: 108.42 @ 3350#
12-30-2002
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When tires are cold. Make your last measurement...do your burnout...a rule of thumb is every 10 degrees the tire heats up, another lb. of air there is.
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01-11-2003
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What kind of suspension work can preserve the torque boxes?