What can be done to maximize FWD Traction at drag strip besides slicks?

[twinrats]

I'm new to DSMs---previous experience is with my Grand National.

 

[kingearl]

-LSD - limited slip Diff.
-Lower psi in front tires, raise psi in rear tires. 25/40
-Remove anything that isn't needed from the back half of the car.
-Stronger shocks, or kits designed for FWD racers like the one from dejon tool. 3-400 dollars.

These were all I could find, but I just went out to the track and pulled junk for times all because of my launching. Granted I only tried adjusting the tire pressure. But still, if you dont want to listen to me I understand.

 

[13secGST]

yeh besides slicks an LSD is the best thing to get. Lowering and getting stiffer shocks and stiffer ployurethane bushings and motor mounts will also help I'm sure you already knew about tire pressure.

 

[twinrats]

I bought the car used with a few mods already on it, but nothing was said about a LSD. Everytime I have done a burn-out at the track smoke came up from both sodes of the car and it leaves two nice even black strips on the street pavement. The Turbo Spyders were pretty loaded up with options, could it have had the Liminted-Slip Diff from the factory? btw: I'm getting my GN back from a engine rebuild tomorrow with a new Hydralic Roller Cam!!! Previous best was 11.84@114 Drag Radials, full exhaust and pump gas!!! TURBOS RULE!!!!!

 

[kingearl]

11 seconds with only a few mods?
no LSD from factory, sorry.

 

[Tallen]

Originally posted by kingearl
11 seconds with only a few mods?

re read that
hes talking about his GN...think before u attempt to make other ppl look stupid.
ahh, the painfully ignorant.

 

[twinrats]

I'm sorry if I confused you guys... the part about the 11.84 ET was in relation to my GN you now GN is short for Grand National bas in Turbo Buick V6, not my Spyder GS-T.