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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Hi im new to this forum and looked around before posting this but I can't seem to find out what needs to be upgraded or beefed up to use drag radials at the track.. What should I go with so I don't snap anything on hard launches like axles or things of that nature. Thanks for the feed back

Stock with the dr's and then modded srt6 is what I'm looking for
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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You don't have to worry about axles, they are pretty stout. Over time, you will need to worry about the rear diff eating itself alive. I run 275/54R17 Hoosier drag radials that hooked very well when I was still supercharged and running 12.0's. I spin them on the 1-2 shift now if the track is cold or poorly prepped.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportLabSRT
You don't have to worry about axles, they are pretty stout. Over time, you will need to worry about the rear diff eating itself alive. I run 275/54R17 Hoosier drag radials that hooked very well when I was still supercharged and running 12.0's. I spin them on the 1-2 shift now if the track is cold or poorly prepped.
So for modded and stock just watch out for the rear diff? And your times was that just with slicks or did u have other mods
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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I never got the hang of launching with street tires. Best was 12.750 I think. With drag radials I run consistent 12.0's.

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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Baker12673
So for modded and stock just watch out for the rear diff? And your times was that just with slicks or did u have other mods
Eurocharged 181mm pulley, Needswings CAI, Needswings Supercooler, DIY cooling system separator, Eurocharged dyno tune, and Hoosier DR's.
Never ran the car at the track with the custom header-back exhaust, Needswings Intake manifolds and Eurocharged 185mm pulley.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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hey les did you use your stock wheel studs are a aftermarket set if so what type
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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I was using stock type bolts of different lengths until recently. The studs I have are 80mm and I purchased both ball seat and conical seat lugs. The studs are long enough for a 5mm spacer. The studs I used are from this company.

Mercedes - Wheel Stud Conversion Kits - Motorsport Hardware

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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by velociabstract
I was using stock type bolts of different lengths until recently. The studs I have are 80mm and I purchased both ball seat and conical seat lugs. The studs are long enough for a 5mm spacer. The studs I used are from this company.

Mercedes - Wheel Stud Conversion Kits - Motorsport Hardware

Les
So the soon to be my srt6 is going to be the first car I'm using dr's on what do I need to make it last... You guys talk about studs and lugs what's there function
 
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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here is the easy solution...
Drag Radial Package
 
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