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stang3191 · 12-04-2011, 02:19 AM

i just got a 92 chevy 1500 350 5 speed how to i get traction to the ground as soon as i pop the clutch i just do burnouts all day haha.

do i need traction bars or what?

its probally a stupid question but just wondering.

rpmerf · 12-04-2011, 02:22 AM

what kinda tires you running?

stang3191 · 12-04-2011, 02:30 AM

there 270/60/15 and the front are 235/60/15

moggey01 · 12-04-2011, 10:29 AM

Try slicks, and traction bars. Add or move weight to the rear.

Marv D · 12-04-2011, 12:52 PM

Some day stop by a local truck stop and get a front / rear axle weight. Then you'll know why she don't want to hook up. You need to add a 1/2 ton over the rear tires THEN it will hook n a car wash even with $25 PePBoys tires at all 4 corners LOL

Chassis set up for a drag racer is way different than a utility chassis designed to haul 1/2 or 3/4 ton hay. There are a lot of great books on the subject,, Dave Morgans "DOORSLAMMERS" is one of my favorites to explain theory and basic concept.

That said, a 92 with the leaf spring rear suspension will respond well to CalTracks and sticky tires (slicks, DOT street slicks or a true drag radial), a loose front suspension, and like moogy said..... if it doesn't HAVE to be in the front, move it to the rear and bolt it down.

djracer · 12-04-2011, 08:19 PM

Like Marv said sticky tires and cal tracs will help a bunch. http://calvertracing.com/ The manual trans will be the first thing to break when it does hook. I would looks towards a better manual if you are dead set on one or if it were mine I would put an auto in it.
Move the battery to the rear and lose anything you don't have to have up front.

noonzor · 12-06-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

Some day stop by a local truck stop and get a front / rear axle weight. Then you'll know why she don't want to hook up. You need to add a 1/2 ton over the rear tires THEN it will hook n a car wash even with $25 PePBoys tires at all 4 corners LOL

Chassis set up for a drag racer is way different than a utility chassis designed to haul 1/2 or 3/4 ton hay. There are a lot of great books on the subject,, Dave Morgans "DOORSLAMMERS" is one of my favorites to explain theory and basic concept.

That said, a 92 with the leaf spring rear suspension will respond well to CalTracks and sticky tires (slicks, DOT street slicks or a true drag radial), a loose front suspension, and like moogy said..... if it doesn't HAVE to be in the front, move it to the rear and bolt it down.

i would highly recomend that book (Dave Morgans "DOORSLAMMERS") for anyone looking at getting into racing. its help me understand and design the suspension on my truck. as well as just explain how centre of gravity, roll, pitch.... etc all come into play in regards to traction and racing. great book!

hotrod 80 · 12-06-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stang3191

i just got a 92 chevy 1500 350 5 speed how to i get traction to the ground as soon as i pop the clutch i just do burnouts all day haha.

do i need traction bars or what?

its probally a stupid question but just wondering.

26 x 8.5 x 15 M/T drag and a set of truck rallies .

68 C-10 KID · 12-06-2011, 09:49 PM

I agree^^^^^^
cal tracks are a must for leaf spring application
slicks or a DOT drag radial
Line lock, and the book.
These are Amazon's prices
4 new from $98.76 14 used from $79.44

Super73 · 12-06-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stang3191

as soon as i pop the clutch i just do burnouts all day haha.

For startes, don't dump the clutch on the street. Even a well set up chassis can fry tires with a weak motor if you are dumping the clutch. It will go much faster if you slip the clutch.

After that, follow the other advise, tires, caltracs, moving weight, different front/rear springs/shocks.

12-04-2011, 02:19 AM	#1
stang3191 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: rock island il Posts: 32	alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions i just got a 92 chevy 1500 350 5 speed how to i get traction to the ground as soon as i pop the clutch i just do burnouts all day haha. do i need traction bars or what? its probally a stupid question but just wondering.

12-04-2011, 02:22 AM	#2
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions what kinda tires you running? __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

12-04-2011, 02:30 AM	#3
stang3191 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: rock island il Posts: 32	Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions there 270/60/15 and the front are 235/60/15

12-04-2011, 10:29 AM	#4
moggey01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 315	Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions Try slicks, and traction bars. Add or move weight to the rear.

12-04-2011, 12:52 PM	#5
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions Some day stop by a local truck stop and get a front / rear axle weight. Then you'll know why she don't want to hook up. You need to add a 1/2 ton over the rear tires THEN it will hook n a car wash even with $25 PePBoys tires at all 4 corners LOL Chassis set up for a drag racer is way different than a utility chassis designed to haul 1/2 or 3/4 ton hay. There are a lot of great books on the subject,, Dave Morgans "DOORSLAMMERS" is one of my favorites to explain theory and basic concept. That said, a 92 with the leaf spring rear suspension will respond well to CalTracks and sticky tires (slicks, DOT street slicks or a true drag radial), a loose front suspension, and like moogy said..... if it doesn't HAVE to be in the front, move it to the rear and bolt it down. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. Last edited by Marv D; 12-04-2011 at 12:58 PM.

12-04-2011, 08:19 PM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions Like Marv said sticky tires and cal tracs will help a bunch. http://calvertracing.com/ The manual trans will be the first thing to break when it does hook. I would looks towards a better manual if you are dead set on one or if it were mine I would put an auto in it. Move the battery to the rear and lose anything you don't have to have up front. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-06-2011, 09:49 PM	#9
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: alright im trying to get into racing i have some questions I agree^^^^^^ cal tracks are a must for leaf spring application slicks or a DOT drag radial Line lock, and the book. These are Amazon's prices 4 new from $98.76 14 used from $79.44 __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.



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