09-11-2008, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Scottsdale,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, Roush 427R-095, Pro Systems carb, 2" headers, Buckshot Racefab side pipes, 10s off idle start
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Originally Posted by Nantucket427
I am one of the earlier cars #1325 that came with the thunderbird independent 8.8 rear end. I am still running the 3.73 stock setup.
As I continue to upgrade the performance of my FE, traction is becoming a issue, an big issue.
I am sure someone has been down this road before, what do I need to change to get the car to hookup? Tires, ratio, axles, transmission, etc.
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I have the same rear gear as you. Get a set of Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag radials in the 275/50 15 and run about 20 to 22 psi. It will hook pretty good.
Your 3.73 rear gear is about perfect with 1:1 4th gear and the 28" tall tire for the drag strip too if you're in the 400 to 500 wheel HP range with an FE.
Last edited by greg schroeder; 09-11-2008 at 01:32 PM..
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