Traction issues

[Redog]

I know why, one rear tire is almost bald and the other one isn't, but even that one sucks.

At the track yesterday my best time was 15.66 @ 87.01 and that was spinning the tires. The other 2 times were 17.01 and 15.861 and I lost 1st round due to poor traction.

I just had the tranny rebuilt. 2000 stall B&M shift kit, B&M rebuild kit, etc and it shifts hard. I can chirp 2nd gear Not too many mid '80's Delta 88's can do that

I have GoodYear Eagle ST's on the rear. They came with the car. They are starting to dry rot. Can't even think about driving the car in the rain, make a right turn and the rear kicks out very easy, even below 10 miles per hour.

On the good side, the car is now 98% leak free. no more torque convertor leak, or oil pan gasket leak. the Valve cover gaskets are still leaking, but that's a 1 hour weekend project for me

[Oldsguy]

Get new tires and avoid the water patch, do not burn out before your launch. Street tires don't need it.

[Redog]

Always go around the water box.

Street tires don't need even a little dry hop? even with a 1600 rpm launch

[Oldsguy]

I can't say about that. But I do know that the water box is not neccessary.

[Rallye469]

Try 'rolling' into the throttle...
What were your 60 ft times like?

Every 1/10th you take off your 60 could translate
to 2/10ths at the top end.

Buy some MT drag radials if you can.
Dry rotted tires aren't gonna help.

[The_Jeremiah]

In your original post it sounded like you had an open rear end. If thats the case, you should close it with a posi, ez locker, or just weld it. it doubles your traction after all. However it sounds like your having fun.

[Redog]

^^ Def having fun

60 foots are bad, the 15.66 run was 2.34 and the 15.81 run was 2.45

Before the tranny rebuild I had the completly bald tire on the pass side and I ran 15.51 on the brakes and still broke out.

Yes it's an open rear with 3.42's swaped in for the stock 2.73's. However we are talking about a 22 year old 26 spline axle under a 4000 lbs car. I'm worried about it breaking. It will most likey break, but the longer the better. Kinda broke right now With that, this is also the reason I will not get DOT slicks (street class)

I never go thru the water box. I made that mistake once in the Alero. Never again.

I'm going to buy new BFG's for the rear. I remember having them on my Cougar and they stood up pretty well. Going to order them later this week from Tirerack. Shipping is only $18 and it takes a day to get to me

[Oldsguy]

Sounds like you have a good deal.

[Oldsmaniac]

I would look for a limited slip rear and better tires....run the tires on the low end of proper inflation.....this may help reduce wheel spin. When you start getting a good bite is when things will start to break!

[Redog]

Just ordered a pair of BFG's Radial T/A's 235/60-14's Now they will match the front tires (not in size )