What size slicks?
05-13-2009, 03:12 AM
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I Agree 4.56 and 16 x 33 should work for you. I run 33.5 x 16 hoosiers with a 4.86 gear. With the little motor is ran 11.21 @ 119 and I went through at 6400. It just depends on how fast your car is. You need to have a good idea of what it will run before you can figure it out for sure...
05-13-2009, 05:10 AM
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I ran 3.73 gears in my 69 Camaro with Hoosier 28 x 14.5 x 15. (Had a 13.1 section width) Worked well on 10 inch rims which was the recommended size. Used to run 4:11s but wanted to drop the far end revs some. Had a TH400 and transbrake.
That was with 1100hp 572ci with 200hp nos. Hooked up no probs, ran 9.3 sec quarters. Weighed 3200 lbs.
That was with 1100hp 572ci with 200hp nos. Hooked up no probs, ran 9.3 sec quarters. Weighed 3200 lbs.
05-13-2009, 11:45 AM
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Re: What size slicks?
Originally Posted by ssym
I have a '66 Chevy II, tubbed in the rear with a 4-link. 3200 Pounds.
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400
I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s.
Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard?
Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio?
I assume D-5 compound or equivelent.
Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin!
Steve
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400
I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s.
Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard?
Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio?
I assume D-5 compound or equivelent.
Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin!
Steve
