How to improve vehicle reaction time
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How to improve vehicle reaction time
Can't say I've seen this topic covered. Any suggestions/tips on how to improve a vehicles reaction time?
Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Shorter front tires,better trans brake button ( if used). Lighter front spring rate(I was just reading Dave Morgans chassis book) the front end reacts faster with more stored energy.
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Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Raise front air pressure
Raise rear air pressure (if it will hook with more)
Raise launch rpm
Roll in a little deeper
Switch to a radial slick or drag radial
anti roll bar if it's stock style 4- link
Raise rear air pressure (if it will hook with more)
Raise launch rpm
Roll in a little deeper
Switch to a radial slick or drag radial
anti roll bar if it's stock style 4- link
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Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Pro-tree brakes are pretty fast if you dont already have one.
'63 Plymouth, Straight axle, Leaf springs, Drum brakes, 31x10.5wx15 Rears 3215lbs
Best time to date 7.99 @ 170 mph
572" Wedge 8-71 @ 28% OD, ALKY, Glide, Dana
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Best time to date 7.99 @ 170 mph
572" Wedge 8-71 @ 28% OD, ALKY, Glide, Dana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq-xzFWHtFk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfyZSw59R_o
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Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
I believe solid mounts help too...engine AND body. My trans guy recommends leaving the tailhousing mount rubber.
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6.69 @ 100.2 MPH 9/6/14
1.4257 60'
1700' DA
13:1 439 BBC
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'71 Nova E85
6.69 @ 100.2 MPH 9/6/14
1.4257 60'
1700' DA
13:1 439 BBC
3330 lbs
Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
So we have a Moroso pair of front tires on the Olds. They are 27 3/4" tall and 87 3/4" circ. I think some 26" diameter tires 81" circ might do the trick? What can we expect for improvements?
Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Let someone other than me drive it ?
My RT sucks in a major way...
My RT sucks in a major way...
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
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Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Practice makes perfect Harry...and fruits don't hurt either - gotta keep your mind sharp.
More on topic
I have noticed that a 1/2 pound of air in the front tires will make a difference. I was needing to slow down my ride at the tree...
More on topic
I have noticed that a 1/2 pound of air in the front tires will make a difference. I was needing to slow down my ride at the tree...
"I always compare drag racing to lighting $100 bills on fire, only it's more expensive." - Craig W.
Check out my website...
http://www.findmoneyraces.com
'71 Nova E85
6.69 @ 100.2 MPH 9/6/14
1.4257 60'
1700' DA
13:1 439 BBC
3330 lbs
Check out my website...
http://www.findmoneyraces.com
'71 Nova E85
6.69 @ 100.2 MPH 9/6/14
1.4257 60'
1700' DA
13:1 439 BBC
3330 lbs
Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Going from the tall front tires to the 26" ers, made the RTs quicker by about .025-.030. That was running two classes two days (Box & Nobox with trans brake). No way to tell exactly but did what we were after
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Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Are you still running the Rocket Racing heads?425 Olds wrote:Going from the tall front tires to the 26" ers, made the RTs quicker by about .025-.030. That was running two classes two days (Box & Nobox with trans brake). No way to tell exactly but did what we were after.
Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time
mcdn81olds wrote:Are you still running the Rocket Racing heads?425 Olds wrote:Going from the tall front tires to the 26" ers, made the RTs quicker by about .025-.030. That was running two classes two days (Box & Nobox with trans brake). No way to tell exactly but did what we were after.
Yes I am and they are working as good as ever.
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