Skinny front runenrs (drag wheels)
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Skinny front runenrs (drag wheels)
What is everyone using for skinnies for the track? I know there are a few hardcore racers in here.
I like the Bogarts but they are a bit pricey for my taste. Is there an alternitive wheel combo that will clear the stock front brakes and calipers? I would like to run somthing different for the track for weight reduction and less rolling resistance without breaking the bank.
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I like the Bogarts but they are a bit pricey for my taste. Is there an alternitive wheel combo that will clear the stock front brakes and calipers? I would like to run somthing different for the track for weight reduction and less rolling resistance without breaking the bank.
Ok fire away.
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I run 15x3.5, w/1.75" bs Weld Draglites. To clear the calipers, I use 11/16" spacers (1/4 + 7/16), and I have 3" Moroso studs in the hubs. The hubs had to be drilled out to accept the studs because the knurl size is different.
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Thanks for the info Don. How much material did you have to drill out for the studs? Also what length are the stock studs? I assume they are not long enough to compensate for the added 11/16 spacer combo that you mentioned. Which I gather you achieved using one 1/4 inch spacer and one 7/16th spacer together?
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That's exactly what we did here at the shop. We used Draglites (Weld PN#9054340) and then used Moroso studs (I believe PN#46185) and had to dremel just a little bit for the stud to press in properly. Worked fantastic! We used (2) 5/16" spacers, the clearance was tight. I didn't get a chance to weigh it with the MT's. This whole setup can be had for cheaper than 2 Bogart wheels alone.
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Thanks for the info Don. How much material did you have to drill out for the studs? Also what length are the stock studs? I assume they are not long enough to compensate for the added 11/16 spacer combo that you mentioned. Which I gather you achieved using one 1/4 inch spacer and one 7/16th spacer together?
That's exactly what we did here at the shop. We used Draglites (Weld PN#9054340) and then used Moroso studs (I believe PN#46185) and had to dremel just a little bit for the stud to press in properly. Worked fantastic! We used (2) 5/16" spacers, the clearance was tight. I didn't get a chance to weigh it with the MT's. This whole setup can be had for cheaper than 2 Bogart wheels alone.
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Those wheels/tires were just a small part of a major "overhaul" last year (engine, trans, rear end, suspension, tires/wheels, etc.), so I can't pinpoint how much they helped the 60' times. My best 60' to date is 1.52. On the rear, I'm running 28x10.50-15 M/T ET Drag slicks on 15x9 Weld XP Draglites.
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Those wheels/tires were just a small part of a major "overhaul" last year (engine, trans, rear end, suspension, tires/wheels, etc.), so I can't pinpoint how much they helped the 60' times. My best 60' to date is 1.52. On the rear, I'm running 28x10.50-15 M/T ET Drag slicks on 15x9 Weld XP Draglites.
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Hijack away CR. I like to talk shop with others that know more about racing than the average Joe on the TMS. Not to bash but the thread dosen't contain a whole lot of info that is "more involved" than who has the best CAI kit and where do you get your tunes ans so forth. I think I will look into this combo for the fronts. I run stock 17" wheels and DR's in the rear right now. My goal is to run consistant mid 12's N/A. Right now I am trying to eliminate weight from this pig of mine.
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