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zulawski87 
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 7:55pm |
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Hey guys. Just an opinion or hopefully some experience would be nice. I have a 185. Dynoed last night at 138 hp. 18.4x30 firestone field and road rears with matching band duals. Inner filled with fluid. Will be pulling in 9500# since I can not make 7000# class anymore with the fluid. Will I still be able to go in third hi or low or am I down to second gear now? Thanks for any advice.
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WF owner
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:23pm |
At 138 hp, I assume it has an aftermarket turbo and some pump/injector work? If so you, should be able to use third high/low (fifth and sixth) easily.
I, personally, never had any luck pulling with calcium chloride in the tires.
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zulawski87
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:26pm |
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I have beet juice but I know what you mean. I use it on the farm and need the weight. Just pulling at the county fair for fun.
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zulawski87
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:34pm |
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Sorry you asked a question.... yes I have a 200 turbo and pump and injectors are setup up at 200 specs at local shop. I'm just lucky to be at 138 hp. When I overhauled the engine I was expecting 100_110 hp
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DrAllis
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:09pm |
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Second gear, but I'm not there looking at what kind of track you've got, but I still think second.
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zulawski87
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:12pm |
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Track is usually hard clay. Makes my wd work in 4000#. Good traction
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tbran
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:30pm |
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from memory - it takes about 160 hp to hold 3d high with 30" tires at 7000 #. On a power track you are in 4th gear over 8000#....
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DanWi
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:47pm |
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Pull with duals??
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zulawski87
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Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 8:41am |
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Thanks guys. I was undecided to go in 2 hi or 3 low. Looks like it's a toss up yet with the answers lol Friday night I'll try one or the other
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Charlie175
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Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 8:59am |
Not to sidetrack, but on Facebook there is a post about a guy running a 185 with 200hp. Intercooled, not sure what Turbo setup But he farms with it.
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DougG
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Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 4:31pm |
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Go 2nd high side, it sucks to run out of power,,,,, and remember to watch the track before you pull,, ,
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Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:01am |
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Well I went in 3 low. Just barely spun the tires at the end. But still took 1st. Beating a 1206 by a foot. So mission completed. I beat the annoying red ones. Thanks guys
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Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:49am |
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Hey alright!! Luv to see the Orange take the 1st spot over red and green!
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