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grancuda · 05-06-2009, 09:28 AM

I found a site that shows how to make them and I am planning on doing this when I get the V8 put in my truck because right now with the 6 cyl it has really bad wheel hop when you rev it and dump it so with the V8 I really don't want to run it to that plus I plan on putting a posi of some sort in since I already have a 12 bolt and 3.73 gears.

I am just curious if any of you guys have made any and if you have any pics of the final result.

here is a link for the plans I am going to be using.

http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 05-06-2009, 09:44 AM

Do you have leaf or coil springs in the rear? I have coils / 454 / Auto / Detroit Locker / Ford 9" and only get wheel hop if I have to much air in the tires. I started a thread about wheel hop some time back and found the answer to MY wheel hop to be air pressure. I put it down to 25 psi and now I get 2 smooth black lines for as far as I want them to be with NO hopping: Lots of fun. Good luck

Stock72c10 · 05-06-2009, 10:00 AM

Do like I did and put a 250 I-6 in it with three on the tree and you will have no issues with wheel hop or spinning out

Sure makes the tires last longer.

grancuda · 05-06-2009, 10:16 AM

I have leaf springs and I don't want 2 black lines, I want to hook.

05-06-2009, 09:28 AM	#1
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Cal-Tracs - Anyone here make any? I found a site that shows how to make them and I am planning on doing this when I get the V8 put in my truck because right now with the 6 cyl it has really bad wheel hop when you rev it and dump it so with the V8 I really don't want to run it to that plus I plan on putting a posi of some sort in since I already have a 12 bolt and 3.73 gears. I am just curious if any of you guys have made any and if you have any pics of the final result. here is a link for the plans I am going to be using. http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html Last edited by grancuda; 05-06-2009 at 09:29 AM. Reason: added link

05-06-2009, 09:44 AM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,215	Re: Cal-Tracs - Anyone here make any? Do you have leaf or coil springs in the rear? I have coils / 454 / Auto / Detroit Locker / Ford 9" and only get wheel hop if I have to much air in the tires. I started a thread about wheel hop some time back and found the answer to MY wheel hop to be air pressure. I put it down to 25 psi and now I get 2 smooth black lines for as far as I want them to be with NO hopping: Lots of fun. Good luck __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

05-06-2009, 10:00 AM	#3
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Cal-Tracs - Anyone here make any? Do like I did and put a 250 I-6 in it with three on the tree and you will have no issues with wheel hop or spinning out Sure makes the tires last longer.

05-06-2009, 10:16 AM	#4
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Cal-Tracs - Anyone here make any? I have leaf springs and I don't want 2 black lines, I want to hook.



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