72 nova traction control

[leejoy]

help

I have a 72 nova with a stock rearend and suspension. running radial
P235-60-15 all weather tires. that' all that will fit.

the engine was just upgraded to a 500+ horsepower BB Chevy. even with the highway gear back there (2.73) she still smoke the tires when launching. fun sure, but I aint going nowhere.

please recommend what I should do with traction control devices and tires. I will replace the ring/pinion this winter with either a 10-bolt 8.5" or 12 bolt setup running a 3.73 gear.

thanks.

lee

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by leejoy

help

I have a 72 nova with a stock rearend and suspension. running radial
P235-60-15 all weather tires. that' all that will fit.

the engine was just upgraded to a 500+ horsepower BB Chevy. even with the highway gear back there (2.73) she still smoke the tires when launching. fun sure, but I aint going nowhere.

please recommend what I should do with traction control devices and tires. I will replace the ring/pinion this winter with either a 10-bolt 8.5" or 12 bolt setup running a 3.73 gear.

thanks.

lee

Well years ago when I was a kid we used to fill the trunk full of green wood and put on a set of tire chains.
Worked better than a 4 wheel drive.
But if you want more traction add more weight to rear with a locking rear end.
I do not think lower gear rear end will help on traction.
MT

[leejoy]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

Well years ago when I was a kid we used to fill the trunk full of green wood and put on a set of tire chains.
Worked better than a 4 wheel drive.
But if you want more traction add more weight to rear with a locking rear end.
I do not think lower gear rear end will help on traction.
MT

i forgot to say that the existing 8.5" 10-bolt already has a posi-traction unit. I agree that the lower gear (3.73) will only make the tires spin more. I am throwing that in there to improve acceleration. Problem is I can't accelerate if the tires just go round and round and the car just sits there smoking.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by leejoy

i forgot to say that the existing 8.5" 10-bolt already has a posi-traction unit. I agree that the lower gear (3.73) will only make the tires spin more. I am throwing that in there to improve acceleration. Problem is I can't accelerate if the tires just go round and round and the car just sits there smoking.

If your tires are slick get some good tires.
But you need to start adding some weight back there on the rear end to get traction.
Try 4-6 bags of sand and see what it does. If that helps put in a few more as long as your springs will hold them up.
And try to ease up on the power a little on take off.
Smoking tires do not put you down the road.
Let us know how it goes.
MT

[leejoy]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

If your tires are slick get some good tires.
But you need to start adding some weight back there on the rear end to get traction.
Try 4-6 bags of sand and see what it does. If that helps put in a few more as long as your springs will hold them up.
And try to ease up on the power a little on take off.
Smoking tires do not put you down the road.
Let us know how it goes.
MT

what kind of tires should I get?

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by leejoy

what kind of tires should I get?

You may already have the best tires.
But call your tire shop or check with some of the drag stip people.
Throw some weight back there and try it.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
MT

[SpinnerCee]

Maybe a looser (lower stall) converter in the trans if you have an automatic?

BF-Goodrich, and Mickey Thompson make some good, sticky, street legal, drag tires -- they'll hook up better, but they'll also wear out much faster than those M+S All-weather jointz.