need help setting up for 150ft drags

[dabigbratj]

got a call tonight and there are gonna be 150 ft drags on sod in 2 weeks.
all my mods are in the sig.
what gearing could i run because it is a short distance was thinking a 13t front maybe stock rear
im open to any suggestions please let me know will prolly be lightly modded 450's like big 3 maybe cam
please let me know and gearing i should run

[Colorado700R]

Honestly I wouldnt mess with a lower gear, you'll just spin like crazy.  I say put on some 22" 4-snows and let her eat.  Also soften the rear suspension up some too 

[dabigbratj]

maybe run stock 14 and launch hard in 2nd?

[Krandall]

I'd run the 15t.. 150 is nothing. You'll see maybe through 3rd gear. Might as well stretch it out a bit and let the raptors torque pull you through

[dabigbratj]

i just thought that a 15 may be to high. butwith the 15 t as it is it pulls hard which would be nice

[1badazz_700r]

For the short distance i would either run the 14t or go to the 13t and launch hard in 2nd gear. You gotta realise these things dont rev near as quick as the 450's do. when i run the 300' drag i use the 14t cause it dont take as long to wind out. Iam however going to try a 13t. for the 1/4 mile i use the 15t. another thing that helps alot is a set of drag struts, i bought mine from powder coater ( he makes these for a good price). i launched on pavement hard in 2nd gear and no lift unless you sit way back on the seat . cheaper than extended swinger. heres my video. with struts on. also note how you can hear my clutch slipping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJI79YA1YW0

[Peelz]

Good luck Jake.

And +1 to Colorado for saying "let her eat"  And you tease rednecks?

[Colorado700R]

For the short distance i would either run the 14t or go to the 13t and launch hard in 2nd gear. You gotta realise these things dont rev near as quick as the 450's do. when i run the 300' drag i use the 14t cause it dont take as long to wind out. Iam however going to try a 13t. for the 1/4 mile i use the 15t. another thing that helps alot is a set of drag struts, i bought mine from powder coater ( he makes these for a good price). i launched on pavement hard in 2nd gear and no lift unless you sit way back on the seat . cheaper than extended swinger. heres my video. with struts on. also note how you can hear my clutch slipping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJI79YA1YW0

IMO you're are absolutely correct about not reving with a 450    However, you have way more tq, if you run a higher gear/taller tire it allows you to apply it while maintaing traction to keep with them on the jump.

Aaron

[Krandall]

I'll have to do some tests when my bro gets a raptor. And test the actual time differences between a 13t @ 150' / 300' and a 15t @ 150' / 300'

Would be interesting to see.. IMO I would think stretching out the gears and making less shifting would be better..
Maybe one of these slow poke TRF guys would chime in.

[dabigbratj]

im gonna bring my 14 and 15t i think with a 13tooth on grass will spin alot

[dabigbratj]

was thinking about strapping it down anyone have pics of one strapped

[1badazz_700r]

I agree with the 13t, i just realised your racing in grass. In my opinion if your running a 15t and 22" tires your going to have your ass handed to ya tall tires gear it even higher and with a 15t its way to high for such a short distance. Try them both though just to find out.I would just want to get in my power range quicker for such a short run. also a 14t front with 22" rear tires is equal to running a 15t front and 20" tires. As far as strapping it down quick cheap way to solve wheelie problems,here at the dirt drags tons of guys do it and it works.JMO

[1badazz_700r]

or you can buy my front and rear lowering kit from me

[dabigbratj]

yea i dont plan to get 22 tires gonna run my 20's with 15t and then if it isnt pull as i want it to ill swap it to the 14t and im gonna strap it as well

[Krandall]

or you can buy my front and rear lowering kit from me

how much did it drop it? Pics? I'm listening.