10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
)It's not a DD so I don't know why I care, but I don't want it to be down for a year.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
Reher Morrison had a good article about burnouts and what causes engine wear. He told about taking apart engines that were used two different ways in the bleach box.
The first type of burnout was to spin the tires until they grabbed and jerked the car out of the box. The sudden shock this put on the engine showed significantly more wear.
The second type of burnout was to spin the tires till they smoked then let off before they would grab, and then drive out of the box to the lights. This engine showed much less wear.
I imagine this would also make a difference in the wear in the rear end also.
Just food for thought as I think it goes right along with what we are talking about.
The first type of burnout was to spin the tires until they grabbed and jerked the car out of the box. The sudden shock this put on the engine showed significantly more wear.
The second type of burnout was to spin the tires till they smoked then let off before they would grab, and then drive out of the box to the lights. This engine showed much less wear.
I imagine this would also make a difference in the wear in the rear end also.
Just food for thought as I think it goes right along with what we are talking about.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
I run an LPW cover on both my cars. Use the LPW cover, not the cheap TA that everyone loves for no apparent reason.
The Z28s 10 bolt has been in for 9 years (switched to 4th gen rear for wheel fitment and brakes), and has seen numerous 1.6x 60' times. It's a factory 3.42 rear and it uses a Nitto 315/35r17 drag radial. The TA still has the stock 10 bolt with a 3.73 gearset and has seen numerous 1.4x 60' times and runs a MT 305/35r18 drag radial.
Solid pinion spacer, rear cover/girdle with the carrier cap supports, and welded axle tubes will make 10 bolt substantially stronger for little investment.
The Z28s 10 bolt has been in for 9 years (switched to 4th gen rear for wheel fitment and brakes), and has seen numerous 1.6x 60' times. It's a factory 3.42 rear and it uses a Nitto 315/35r17 drag radial. The TA still has the stock 10 bolt with a 3.73 gearset and has seen numerous 1.4x 60' times and runs a MT 305/35r18 drag radial.
Solid pinion spacer, rear cover/girdle with the carrier cap supports, and welded axle tubes will make 10 bolt substantially stronger for little investment.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
Reher Morrison had a good article about burnouts and what causes engine wear. He told about taking apart engines that were used two different ways in the bleach box.
The first type of burnout was to spin the tires until they grabbed and jerked the car out of the box. The sudden shock this put on the engine showed significantly more wear.
The second type of burnout was to spin the tires till they smoked then let off before they would grab, and then drive out of the box to the lights. This engine showed much less wear.
I imagine this would also make a difference in the wear in the rear end also.
Just food for thought as I think it goes right along with what we are talking about.
The first type of burnout was to spin the tires until they grabbed and jerked the car out of the box. The sudden shock this put on the engine showed significantly more wear.
The second type of burnout was to spin the tires till they smoked then let off before they would grab, and then drive out of the box to the lights. This engine showed much less wear.
I imagine this would also make a difference in the wear in the rear end also.
Just food for thought as I think it goes right along with what we are talking about.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
February 10, 2011
Tech Talk #79- Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine?
http://www.rehermorrison.com/blog/?p=617
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
2 10bolts for me with just a cam and headers and drag radials was enough for me to buy the 12 bolt. I haven't had to touch the 12 bolt in the last 7 years now and probably 1000 passes. It is probably due for a fluid change but only about 5000 miles on it. I am so happy I went to the 12 bolt though; one day I will learn to hook with it too and really put it to use.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
I really really want a 12-bolt, I want to feel my teeth get knocked through the back of my head on a hard launch. For now, I will just stick with this 10-bolt.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
Maybe, decide for yourself. Here is the article. Let me know what you think.
February 10, 2011
Tech Talk #79- Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine?
http://www.rehermorrison.com/blog/?p=617
February 10, 2011
Tech Talk #79- Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine?
http://www.rehermorrison.com/blog/?p=617
The first type of burnout was to spin the tires until they grabbed and jerked the car out of the box. The sudden shock this put on the engine showed significantly more wear.
The second type of burnout was to spin the tires till they smoked then let off before they would grab, and then drive out of the box to the lights. This engine showed much less wear.
I imagine this would also make a difference in the wear in the rear end also.
Just food for thought as I think it goes right along with what we are talking about.
The second type of burnout was to spin the tires till they smoked then let off before they would grab, and then drive out of the box to the lights. This engine showed much less wear.
I imagine this would also make a difference in the wear in the rear end also.
Just food for thought as I think it goes right along with what we are talking about.
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
I took my 02 m6 Z to the strip a few weeks ago...car is all factory 100% down to the paper filter..ran a 13.20@108..car weighs 3660 with me and a full tank
borrowed my buddies hoosier 28x11.5x15 QTP with a trailor and headed out for a 12...
best pass was a 13.19@108 lol...
last pass i went ***** to the wall...big smokey burnout and a 5k launch..guess what happend..
it dead hooked and spun the clutch
now shes in the dealer getting the rear end overhauled under warranty lol
i didnt break it, but its a whoooollleee lot louder lol
borrowed my buddies hoosier 28x11.5x15 QTP with a trailor and headed out for a 12...
best pass was a 13.19@108 lol...
last pass i went ***** to the wall...big smokey burnout and a 5k launch..guess what happend..
it dead hooked and spun the clutch
now shes in the dealer getting the rear end overhauled under warranty lol
i didnt break it, but its a whoooollleee lot louder lol
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Re: 10-bolt and slicks. Does this make sense?
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