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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Unhappy help 14.2's

i have a 96 z28 with 2.73's i am currently running low 14's. a have had a 13.88 run once. i seem to b losing on launch. compared to other lt1s and ls1s. i think i might need better tires i have goodyear potenzas. i have 3.73s but they r not in yet.
Old Oct 2, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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What's your MPH? And what PSI did you have in your rear tires?
Old Oct 2, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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one night i ran 3 times and had a 14.2 a 14.3 and 14.4 all at 101-102. last night a had 2 14.2's and a 14.3 and they were at 97-98
Old Oct 2, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Judging by your ET and mph (14.2 @ 102mph) you are spining too much. What are your 60ft times? Try BFG drag radials instead of Potenzas. You'll be glad you have them when you sitch to 3.73s.
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