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    Finally going to the track - what will I run?

    Finally taking the built EGT to the track this coming Friday. This is my first time out, hope nothing breaks!

    What do you guys think will be my best run?

    #2
    What are you going to run for tires? How much boost are you going to run?
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      #3
      205/45/16 Hankook street tires with plenty of tread.
      Boost - probably creep to around 19psi at redline.

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        #4
        if you're lucky you wont break an axle, i had horrible wheel hop the one time i drag raced on street tires....

        if youve never been to the track before... i'm gonna guess a low 14, high 13 if you're lucky. you should be able to put down a good trap speed at least

        dont bother lowering your tire pressure, you dont have enough sidewall to make it worth it.
        Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
        ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
        Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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          #5
          Originally posted by therieldeal View Post
          if you're lucky you wont break an axle, i had horrible wheel hop the one time i drag raced on street tires....

          if youve never been to the track before... i'm gonna guess a low 14, high 13 if you're lucky. you should be able to put down a good trap speed at least

          dont bother lowering your tire pressure, you dont have enough sidewall to make it worth it.
          Good tips Jon - why do you think breaking an axle is so likely with street tires?

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            #6
            Originally posted by Lex View Post
            Good tips Jon - why do you think breaking an axle is so likely with street tires?
            wheel hop
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              #7
              Originally posted by wheresthericego View Post
              wheel hop
              When I drive it hard on the street I get more spin than wheel hop ... wheel hop mainly happens when it's a little damp out.

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                #8
                How many miles did you put on the engine before you felt comfortable taking it to the track or really beating on it?
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by 93 Pro View Post
                  How many miles did you put on the engine before you felt comfortable taking it to the track or really beating on it?
                  About 4000km or 2500miles.

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                    #10
                    Is the car gutted or street form? Basic GTX setup in the GT in street form, low 14's-high 13's, gutted might make mid 13s
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                      #11
                      He's running a VJ23 not a GTX setup.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by 93 Pro View Post
                        He's running a VJ23 not a GTX setup.
                        Correct. VJ23 on built motor, standalone, LSD in Kia box, GC coilovers, upgraded sways, struts bars, 3 inch exhaust, FMIC etc.

                        Here's the motor build thread:

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                          #13
                          in my limited experience trying to drag race on street tires, i found that they didnt seem to play nice with the sticky track surface. they would hook and then slip, hook, slip, which would creschendo into some nasty wheel hop. it might be better with the lsd since you wont have the problem of power jumping back and forth across the diff as well. the drag radials hook and stay hooked a lot better... when they slip i do still get some wheel hop, though.
                          Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
                          ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
                          Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by therieldeal View Post
                            in my limited experience trying to drag race on street tires, i found that they didnt seem to play nice with the sticky track surface. they would hook and then slip, hook, slip, which would creschendo into some nasty wheel hop. it might be better with the lsd since you wont have the problem of power jumping back and forth across the diff as well. the drag radials hook and stay hooked a lot better... when they slip i do still get some wheel hop, though.
                            Since I don't have any experience this is valuable - thanks. I will see what comes of Friday.

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                              #15
                              no problem... good luck

                              basically i guess the short way to put it would be that any wheel hop you get on the street is magnified at the drag strip because of the sticky surface

                              oh yeah, i'm sure you knew this but... drive around the water box and do a quick dry chirp of the tires just to clean off the pebbles/sand. burnouts will make street tires have even less traction.
                              Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
                              ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
                              Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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