Anybody using a drag radial with a manual trans?
First thing is how much HP, more importantly TORQUE you have. If you're gettin' up there say...450HP/450ft. lbs, with a really good hook up, you ARE gonna break something.........unless you just drive it outta the hole.
With high HP and a good hook you have to have an adjustable or "slipper" clutch. These kinda act like a torque converter and allow some slip at the line and during a really hard shift. Unless you're a hardcore, little street time guy, don't invest in a slipper. Too much hassle for street duty, IMO.
I don't think the drag radials would hook all that well, though. The guys who get them to launch like a slick have very sophisticated rear suspensons set up for the tire.
I'd throw on the drag radials and have at it. If(when) something breaks, replace it with the best parts you can buy.
Oh. Don't race it like you stole it either
First thing is how much HP, more importantly TORQUE you have. If you're gettin' up there say...450HP/450ft. lbs, with a really good hook up, you ARE gonna break something.........unless you just drive it outta the hole.
With high HP and a good hook you have to have an adjustable or "slipper" clutch. These kinda act like a torque converter and allow some slip at the line and during a really hard shift. Unless you're a hardcore, little street time guy, don't invest in a slipper. Too much hassle for street duty, IMO.
I don't think the drag radials would hook all that well, though. The guys who get them to launch like a slick have very sophisticated rear suspensons set up for the tire.
I'd throw on the drag radials and have at it. If(when) something breaks, replace it with the best parts you can buy.
Oh. Don't race it like you stole it either
