Mach goes to the track

03 R Code · January 13th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

umm low 8s...thats high 12s...i dont think he'll gain that much
usually switching from street to drag tires will knock off about .3-5 in the 1/4 mile
taking off a full second...is hard so chopping .6+ off in the 1/8 will be hard unless his 60s were like 2.6

Low 8's is mid 12's for my Mach... In the switch from the street tires to drag radials that will include a chance to drive more at the track and be a better driver with his car. The only difference in his car and mine is the rear gears and upper and lower control arms. I think he can get to low to mid 8's easily with sime drag radials. But that's just me and what I've learned from driving my car...

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 10:58 AM

wow ive definatly been bashed once again on HPT for just saying i wasnt gona drag race until i got slicks..

check this crap out.

few track runs - Page 3 - HighPerformanceToys

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 11:04 AM

should i get 275/40/17 nittos? or do i need to buy an extra set of rims and go wider? not sure what all my car can handle.

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 11:07 AM

also what is the biggest i can go on my factory rims? would 285-40-17 work

03 R Code · January 13th, 2008, 11:17 AM

I ran 275 M/T drag radials on my stock rims. I don't think it's a good idea to get any larger tire on an 8" rim, although there is a guy on here that somehow stuffed a 315 on a stock rim. Looked goofy to me though.

If you buy an extra set of rims don't bother going wider, get some 15 x 8 light weight aluminum rims and some 245 M/T ET's for the track. There's a good chance that any decent drag radial could break or bend your stock axles though. I twisted mine on 275 drag radials...

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 11:25 AM

one more thing.

when should i be shifting.. hpt guys told me i shifted so slow .. i guess bc i ran the gears out just below redline. i felt good power up to redline so thats how i ran it. and usually do when i race..

where exactly should the shifts be taking place?

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 11:30 AM

will i risk breaking on the nitto ets?

03 R Code · January 13th, 2008, 11:32 AM

I really suck at paying attention to the exact point of when I shift, something I need to work on. I usually try to around 6800.... Our cars red line at 7 so if you start the shift at 6800 and do it really fast then by the time you let the clutch back out it will be just a little higher in the RPM's and that much better for the next gear. There is a good sequence of when to shift on the Mach 1 registry... I don't know where to find it though. Try a search or just ask someone on there.

I still thing that 4.30 gears and upper/lower control arms will be your best bet, after new tires of course. If you do get new upper and lowers get the adjustable uppers so you can set your pinion angle to -1*, that will be your best bet for a daily driver and occasional trip to the track.

03 R Code · January 13th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Black02GT

will i risk breaking on the nitto ets?

I don't think so. The M/T's are a better track tire than the Nitto's and it took a while for mine to finally twist.

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 12:13 PM

ok thanks for the help man

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 03:24 PM

great. i was just swapping my tires back to the front and the key broke for the lock nuts... mothhhha fuckkk

03 R Code · January 13th, 2008, 03:54 PM

That's why I'm glad I don't have any locking lugs... Just keep it in the garage. There's a few ways to get it off, some cheap that will break things, and some will cost you money and a trip to the local stealership.

Black02GT · January 13th, 2008, 05:04 PM

im reordering the key.. its $10

Black02GT · January 14th, 2008, 06:04 PM

just to let you guys know what exactly i was running at the track...

mystang0673 · January 15th, 2008, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by 03 R Code

I ran 275 M/T drag radials on my stock rims. I don't think it's a good idea to get any larger tire on an 8" rim, although there is a guy on here that somehow stuffed a 315 on a stock rim. Looked goofy to me though.

If you buy an extra set of rims don't bother going wider, get some 15 x 8 light weight aluminum rims and some 245 M/T ET's for the track. There's a good chance that any decent drag radial could break or bend your stock axles though. I twisted mine on 275 drag radials...

yeah.. that was me.. you can fit 315s but its not any better than 275 cuz all of the tire is not touching.. i would just buy wheels and then put big tires on them...

Black02GT · January 15th, 2008, 07:26 AM

wow is my rim only 8 inches wide? doesnt seem like it..

03 R Code · January 15th, 2008, 08:47 AM

Yeppers, 8" front and rear. AFS has a great selection of OEM style rims, but in wider sizes.

AFS Wheels

Black02GT · January 15th, 2008, 10:46 PM

wow i thought they were wider than that . those seem skinny. haha

psycho bob · January 15th, 2008, 11:31 PM

if you didn't get that key yet you can also get a socket that is close to the same size and hammer it on and take it off that way. i've had to do that for a buddy before. works fine, but will most likely ruin your socket. i'm also a big fan of the ET Streets. you can use them on the street if you need to, but not in the rain. i do mean NOT IN THE RAIN

i have mine on a set of stock V6 rims 26x10x16. drop it at 5 grand and they hook like hell with 15psi.

Black02GT · January 16th, 2008, 07:34 AM

nice!

yeah ive heard that.. NO RAIN NO RAIN hehe. ill have mine on a spare set also. thanks

January 13th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#22
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow ive definatly been bashed once again on HPT for just saying i wasnt gona drag race until i got slicks.. check this crap out. few track runs - Page 3 - HighPerformanceToys __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#23
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	should i get 275/40/17 nittos? or do i need to buy an extra set of rims and go wider? not sure what all my car can handle. __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#24
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	also what is the biggest i can go on my factory rims? would 285-40-17 work __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#25
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ran 275 M/T drag radials on my stock rims. I don't think it's a good idea to get any larger tire on an 8" rim, although there is a guy on here that somehow stuffed a 315 on a stock rim. Looked goofy to me though. If you buy an extra set of rims don't bother going wider, get some 15 x 8 light weight aluminum rims and some 245 M/T ET's for the track. There's a good chance that any decent drag radial could break or bend your stock axles though. I twisted mine on 275 drag radials... __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

January 13th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#26
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	one more thing. when should i be shifting.. hpt guys told me i shifted so slow .. i guess bc i ran the gears out just below redline. i felt good power up to redline so thats how i ran it. and usually do when i race.. where exactly should the shifts be taking place? __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#27
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	will i risk breaking on the nitto ets? __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#28
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really suck at paying attention to the exact point of when I shift, something I need to work on. I usually try to around 6800.... Our cars red line at 7 so if you start the shift at 6800 and do it really fast then by the time you let the clutch back out it will be just a little higher in the RPM's and that much better for the next gear. There is a good sequence of when to shift on the Mach 1 registry... I don't know where to find it though. Try a search or just ask someone on there. I still thing that 4.30 gears and upper/lower control arms will be your best bet, after new tires of course. If you do get new upper and lowers get the adjustable uppers so you can set your pinion angle to -1*, that will be your best bet for a daily driver and occasional trip to the track. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

January 13th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#30
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok thanks for the help man __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#31
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	great. i was just swapping my tires back to the front and the key broke for the lock nuts... mothhhha fuckkk __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 13th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#32
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's why I'm glad I don't have any locking lugs... Just keep it in the garage. There's a few ways to get it off, some cheap that will break things, and some will cost you money and a trip to the local stealership. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

January 13th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#33
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	im reordering the key.. its $10 __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 14th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#34
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	just to let you guys know what exactly i was running at the track... __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 15th, 2008, 07:26 AM	#36
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow is my rim only 8 inches wide? doesnt seem like it.. __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 15th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#37
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeppers, 8" front and rear. AFS has a great selection of OEM style rims, but in wider sizes. AFS Wheels __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

January 15th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#38
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow i thought they were wider than that . those seem skinny. haha __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

January 15th, 2008, 11:31 PM	#39
psycho bob I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 7,528 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you didn't get that key yet you can also get a socket that is close to the same size and hammer it on and take it off that way. i've had to do that for a buddy before. works fine, but will most likely ruin your socket. i'm also a big fan of the ET Streets. you can use them on the street if you need to, but not in the rain. i do mean NOT IN THE RAIN i have mine on a set of stock V6 rims 26x10x16. drop it at 5 grand and they hook like hell with 15psi. __________________ heads, cams, and eforce using up all the air around Last edited by psycho bob; January 15th, 2008 at 11:33 PM.

January 16th, 2008, 07:34 AM	#40
Black02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1--~--1 of 2513 8.8 1/8 mile time Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alcoa/Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice! yeah ive heard that.. NO RAIN NO RAIN hehe. ill have mine on a spare set also. thanks __________________ Originally Posted by HMUSN it's like racing a mach 1 .. not untouchable but still gonna lose plain and simple no matter how you roll the dice. SaleenWolf720: need horsepower?? no, you just need bald tires, then you'll really feel the power

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