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madmike
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« on: September 26, 2011, 01:53:28 pm » |
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I picked up a Former 150" Sand Dragster from another Goodvolks member up here in michigan,name on the car is ' I'm Diggin This' I'm going to run 1/8mi with it and need to know what size wheels & slicks? I don't want to overtire it  so here are some specs:2276 s/f heads,IDA's FTC 2speed 3:88 or a 4:12? was told the 1-2's are 3:80,1:93,previous owner did not have alot of history on the car so if Anyone knows anything,please let me know,Thanks,Madmike |
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« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2011, 04:49:14 pm » |
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Should run great for the first 330'. After that it
will depend on how high you can turn the R's.
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« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2011, 10:45:30 pm » |
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You will run out of gear before 1/8mi if you run the standard 26" tire.
You could run a 29" tire and just make the 1/8mi...
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2011, 12:28:40 am » |
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Sell the 2 speed stuff and build a four speed. The dog ring set up in a 2 speed trans will never take the abuse of a harsh launch on pavement. And it will never be geared to perform the way you want. A 26x8 slick should be more than enough for a light car like that.
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madmike
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 07:30:56 am » |
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Thanks for the replys Guys, I figured I'm to High geared But I'm not going after any world records  Just want to Spank a cpl big mouthed Cheby boys up here I'm leaning towards just building a 4speed for it (Reverse would be nice  )Just mocked up placing one of my motors in it and Mid-engine headers that came with it won't fit  tubes that run under the heads hit the Chassie  I'm thinking it must have been a Turbo motor in it 8)Well I have all Winter to play with this and it was one of the things on my "Bucket List" ,Madmike |
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2011, 10:00:01 am » |
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running sand drags it depends on the sand how tacky and wet it gets the later in the day when the top layer dries and the bottom starts to rise up towards the top when getting chewed up u can run the 2 speed but will need a 1-2 gear change for 1/8 mile u can run the 388 just change 1-2 ill give u a number for a guy to talk to on gearing for it sat nite i know this due to the fact my car is former sanddragger to
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madmike
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2011, 11:04:31 am » |
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Well I did take it for a spin down my sandy road( I know what it's like being shot out of a Cannon now ) and I may just try it @Mears next season,Hey Matt got any Paddles I can barrow? Thanks,Madmike |
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madmike
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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 09:51:19 am » |
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I found out from a sand guy up here It's a Sand drag Recored holder when it had a N/a 2332 in it  so I pulled the 2276 w/vw rods and stuck in my 2332 Porsche rod motor, thinking it will handle the rpm's a little better ,My thoughts are: in sand your spinning to move the car,thus using up rpm's,,,on asphalt it "Shoud' be moveing forward instead of spinning,thus not using up my gearing Does this make since? and Aaron I'll try to take it easy on the launch to 'Try" and save the dogring |
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 04:00:50 pm » |
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If you can figure out final drive ratio. Put in high gear spin input shaft until you get one revolution out of tire. Count how many times input shaft spin. From there its just math to see if it will work
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« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2012, 09:40:27 am » |
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« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2012, 10:29:24 am » |
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Shoot might be more accurate with motor in if you run a pulley with degree wheel. Pull plugs and rockers off and have fun
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2012, 12:11:07 am » |
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Mad Mike what Mike Sheldon said is the best way and the simplest way to do it...
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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2012, 10:16:55 pm » |
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You can remove the gear stack out of the trans WAY easier than pulling the engine.The 2 speeds are made to service. I used to change dog rings between rounds! BTW... Why you old guys so hard headed? LMAO
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