what air pressure for big slix

Old 01-10-2008, 07:20 PM
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I would keep the pressure difference limited so you dont have handling problems on the top end. I would try and tune the chassis set-up rather than use air pressure as a crutch. just my thoughts
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Old 01-11-2008, 02:45 AM
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I've heard that when a car comes around sideways on a burnout, It is because you don't have enough wheel speed. My malibu was doing the same thing. So I did my burnouts a little harder and the problem went away.
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Old 01-12-2008, 12:27 PM
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May not be much help on a ladderbar car, but i have 14X32's GY's on the malibu, which weighs 3253lbs 4 link setup, and i run 10.5 lbs air, it doesn't seem to matter much on my car since it always shoot for the moon on launch anyway, but i did notice if i ran less pressure it didn't handle as good on top end.

Just my setup though.

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Old 01-12-2008, 01:33 PM
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Handling on the big end is my main concern.I got way more tire than I really need right now,only 700 hp,so launching is not concerning me,too much.High speed handling is what bothers me.Was running 28x9s.What should I expect? And thanks to all you guys for all the advice so far.Helps more than you know
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Old 01-12-2008, 05:15 PM
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I agree with zipper06 that to low of air pressure could cause handling problems on the top end. What are you going to be running for mph?I would start at about 10psi and go from there. Making small changes till your 60 ft. are the best then you can make small changes for varying track conditions. Also 60ft times vary from track to track so just look for consistency and dont worry that your 60ft times may fall off or pick-up. The main thing is staging the same way everytime.
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Old 01-14-2008, 01:57 PM
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I'm running 1/8 mile,so I'm only hitting 98 mph for now
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