Slick size needed
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08/27/18 11:18 AM
08/27/18 11:18 AM
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jlatessa
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Hi folks,
Have 440 6 pack in our charger, 727 RMVB w/ 2800 converter (383 Hi-po), 4:10 gear. Probably close 4000#, dyno'd at 465HP, Peaked at 6200 RPM
Would like to trap at 6200, shift at around 5700. Our local track is not prepped, to say the least.
Have standard wheel wells and 15X8" rims to use. Am going to quiz Hoosier on their recommendation for compound, but need a size that will maximize the car's abilities.
Don't plan on a lot of track time, just to know what it is capable of.
Standard rear suspension with a pinion snubber (I know, I know)
Thanks, Joe
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Re: Slick size needed
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08/27/18 11:20 AM
08/27/18 11:20 AM
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CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Slick size needed
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08/27/18 12:16 PM
08/27/18 12:16 PM
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The radial will be faster, but the bias ply more consistent depending on track conditions. If you want a street legal drag radial, get a 275-60. I've always run M/T tires so I'm not real familiar w/ Hoosiers numbers.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Slick size needed
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#2541981
08/27/18 12:34 PM
08/27/18 12:34 PM
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jlatessa
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I think we'll stick with a drag tire as our 275-60s hook plenty on the street.
The track... holy crap, could NOT get them to hook at all at the line, the shift light looked like a strobe!!
Joe
PS they didn't recommend tubes or rim screws at that PSI, just some HI Tack on the beads.
Joe
Last edited by jlatessa; 08/27/18 12:35 PM.
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