First Time To the Drag Strip...

[Brewster]

Took my 2007 Mustang GT/CS to the drag strip tonight. It was my first time ever to race on a drag strip, first time running the car since the Phase 1 TVS install as well. Got there late and was only able to make a couple of passes, one in the left lane and one in the right. Best pass was 8.6 @ 86mph with a 2.08 60ft. Friend of mine with a 92 Mustang ran 8.3 with his built 347 stroker motor, said he usually runs 7.8 or 7.9's when everything is working well.

Supposedly the Phase 1 TVS puts down 400ish to the tires (haven't had a chance to dyno it yet to confirm.) Keep in mind my car is also pretty heavy. I've got 2 JL Audio amps, a JL Audio Stealth box with a 13W6 in it, and a double DIN Pioneer Nav/AV unit in it. Not to mention the added weight of the supercharger install.

 

[skwerl]

Cool. We can help you spend your money if you want to improve those times.

 

[Brewster]

Help me then

Got some BMR LCA's, LCA relocation bracket, adjustable UCA and springs coming in. Car already has Tokico adjustable struts/shocks and BMR adjustable panhard. Running the stock size tire...Nitto 555 235/50/18 on the factory 18x8.5 bullit style wheel. Would like to run a larger tire but don't really want to buy new rims. How big can I go? 255/45? 275/40? What tire would you recommend short of going with drag radials? Oh...and phase 2 of the TVS is coming shortly as well.....

 

[808muscle]

Get some MT ET streets mounted on some stock 17` rims and traction wont be an issue. Sounds like you had fun and that is the important thing.

 

[skwerl]

Yup, pick up another set of track wheels and some Mickey Thompson ET Streets. I bought a set of Race Star 15" wheels (fat and skinny) but a cheap pair of 17" stock wheels will work fine as well. I suggest a 26" tall tire to match your power range.

Here's the 15"- http://www.americanmuscle.com/mickey-thompson-street-radial-275-50-15.html
Here's the 17"- http://www.americanmuscle.com/mickey-thompson-street-radial-275r17.html

Chris will hook you up with a forum discount code if you send him a PM. Read this post- http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60826

 

[Brewster]

Thanks Skerwl...adding this to my Christmas list.

 

[Hawgman]

Guessing the drag racing forum was cleverly hidden in plain sight and you didn't see it.

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