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Old 04-24-2010, 01:07 AM
Workswell Workswell is offline
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Default Wheel/Slick sizing

I am trying to determine the proper/correct wheel/slick sizing.
69 charger se. 502 ci, 650hp. strange s-60 with 4:10 gears.
Tremec 5 speed on the way
Current 15"wheels with 60r15 10 bfg t/a street
drum brakes
This vehicle has never run a 1/4 mile track... soon it will
(then it will cost me more money)
Assistance and recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bill
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Old 04-24-2010, 04:38 PM
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BFG T/As give no traction, nor do the BFG Drag radials.
Micky Thompson ET Streets are the way to go if you drive
on the street too! I've tried them all!
I use the 275-50/15s, which have a 10 inch tread width, which is a lot for the street!
Sounds like you'll need a brake and brake system upgrade.
Look into Wilwoods!
Make sure you got a high quality drive shaft and U joints!
Check out Summit for a good 5 point seat belt system.
Hold on for dear life!!
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Old 05-01-2010, 06:32 PM
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Default shim angle

Thanks! Might you happen to know how I can determine the proper shim angle for my new strange s60? I can tell it's off just by lokking at it but the shims are available in different degrees? Hate to get wrong stuff.
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Old 05-01-2010, 09:16 PM
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For my Cuda with the 8 and 3/4, i assume you mean pinion angle. As I understand it, when at rest, the angle of the pinion should be paralell to the angle of the transmission, before you put in the shims. To get proper traction, I put in 3 degree down angle shims, and that is a good place to start. Add a good adjustable pinion snubber, and you should be fine for the street as far as not having wheel hop. Not sure if I answered your question. Not too familiar with Dana 60's.
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Old 05-04-2010, 06:42 PM
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Yes, you answered my question! Thanks so much.
Do you mind if I send other questions to you????
I've been having a hard time trying to figure out how to post messages.

Thanks again, Bill
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Old 05-05-2010, 12:22 AM
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Yes, you answered my question! Thanks so much.
Do you mind if I send other questions to you????
I've been having a hard time trying to figure out how to post messages.

Thanks again, Bill
Not at all, send away!
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