Let's talk traction

Street, not the track.

I don't think Caltracs or other traction bars make any difference, do they? I have a G80 & 3.73's, so most of the time the power is to the pavement times 2. I also have Belltech 3" drop leafs, which seems to let the truck transfer & squat well (at least people who have seen it at the track tell me that). I am also using Edelbrock IAS shocks in the rear

I also am running 305/50 Kumhos in the rear, which is probably the widest I can run without modifications.

So, traction gurus, what is the cure? Yes I am only 2wd, and no I can't go AWD or 4WD.
Thanks,
S.C.

go from a 25 punch. :rock:

If you're spinning on the street it's probably because the tires have dirt and rock stuck to the tread. Turn the tires over a couple times to clean them up before takeoff. Traction bars stop wheel hop and axle wrap-up. If you're not hopping they are a waste of money, unless you are getting severe spring wrap-up. If you have a camera you can mount under the bed to video the pumpkin with that would be great. A laptop with a USB camera can be used to video the twist of the rear axle. It will show if your pinion angle changes too drastically during acceleration or launch. About all you can do for street traction is add weight to the rear of the truck, take if off the front. Move the battery to behind the rollpan. Remove the factory tank and put a fuel cell back behind the rear axle, either in or under the bed.

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20 punch, 25 punch, 30 punch, 35 punch all end in a smoke show. 36 punch is the bottom of the powerband and feels like someone threw out a boat anchor. At least ntil I get a stall.

Red, I think relocating the fuel cell is a little more drastic than I want. Battery relocation is feasible though.

stickier tires

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:imwstupid: Chaining the spare tire up in the back of the truck along with some added weight. i.e. cylinder blocks. If you dont mind the bed being scratched up. Thats probably the ghetto way but oh well.

You could just take the charger off and send it up here to me, viola&#33;, no more traction issues. :laugh:

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CINDER blocks :laugh:

You can borrow my ol lady , oh shit here she comes. :burnout:

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i.e. cylinder blocks.


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CINDER blocks :laugh:
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:duh: :lol: :laugh:

you could try nitto 555r&#39;s next time. the only last like 15k miles though and are expensive as hell. im thinking about 555r&#39;s for the rear my next trip to discount

Wow, such a wealth of ideas. I don&#39;t know where to start&#33;&#33;&#33;

Nitto 555r&#39;s? Are those the drag radials?

SEEMS LIKE WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MY NEXT PURCHASE IS TWO 17 X 12&#39;S FROM CENTERLINE AND TWO STREET/SLICKS? 12" WITH A BACKSPACE OF 5.5", IS THE WIDEST FOR MY TRUCK UNLESS SOMEONE KNOWS DIFFERENT.

JAMEST

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Wow, such a wealth of ideas. I don&#39;t know where to start&#33;&#33;&#33;

Nitto 555r&#39;s? Are those the drag radials?
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they are one of the stickiest tires out but they cost alot and wear out fast. street racers love them.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Ent555r

Oh yeah, those are some sticky tires. Pricey but worth the money if you&#39;re willing to pay for them.

I wish they came in a taller profile.

they have the 555&#39;s that come in diferent profiles that are pretty sticky...once again muy expensivo lol.

Get a spare set of wheels. I got a set of 17&#39;s with some decent 28" tires for the front and a set of 16&#39;s for the rear with 28/11.5/16 ET&#39;s. That helped alot&#33;

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Get a spare set of wheels. I got a set of 17&#39;s with some decent 28" tires for the front and a set of 16&#39;s for the rear with 28/11.5/16 ET&#39;s. That helped alot&#33;
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You drive around on the street like that?