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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Pressure in Slicks

Hey Guys,

What pressure should I run in my drag slicks at the track?

they're 28" Hoosiers.



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Tony
 
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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I have Hoosier QTP's and I run 16#'s and it doesn't get squirrely down the other end of the track.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Between 15-19. I'd suggest running them as high as you can but not too high so as to spin or hop off the line.

18 is just about right IMO.

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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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In my slicks i try to stay arround 18-20 lbs.But that all depends on track conditions.But then again thats what tesn and tune is for,so all i could say is just play with it and see what works best for you all i could give you is a place to start.

Good luck

Mike

02 true blue,tuned by JDM 11.67@115
chip,filter,full length exhaust,6#,
traction bars,e-fan,cobra r pump,
&slicks/dragradials
(stock long block,stock blower)
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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With 28" Hoosier full slicks, I have found 16 cold works the best.

16 cold will generally increase to 17 or 17.5 after you're burnout.

after the first burnout, the tire pressure wont vary asmuch, may .5 lb or so..

Set them just prior to your run.

If they are cold set them 1 to 1.5 lbs under your ideal pressure (usually 17-18), if they are already warmed up, set them .5 to 1 lb under ideal pressure.

Slicks tend to leak air and vary with direct heat such as sunlight, just keep rechecking and adjusting!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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I have had them as low as 13. But 15 seems good for me.You will have to try it out @2 lb increments(sp)
 
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