Tire selection on a 1500hp Miata...
07-03-2008, 03:34 PM
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Is this Carb'd, TPI, or Holley Pro we are talking about? cause 1500HP is still a f-ton of money and a lot of power from a stroker. I had a 525hp 383 stroker in an older firebird, and that engine was around 5k after we built it. And I doubt strapping turbos, N20 and Injection would have net'd 1500hp. in mine. Just a thought... Don't forget the trans to hold that power (???), the diff to hold that power, and the tires to put it to the pavement without blowing up. Then the frame will have to be heavily reinforced, like, full cage and the some. But, He probably already knows that...
Possible but not Probable. Also, couldn't find the picture, but the fella who ran 180mph at Boneville with a 302 in his miata would be a good guy to ask for traction questions.
Possible but not Probable. Also, couldn't find the picture, but the fella who ran 180mph at Boneville with a 302 in his miata would be a good guy to ask for traction questions.
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07-03-2008, 09:19 PM
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Alright Mike, I'm holding you to some high standards, but this sounds wickedly cool, especially right before you punch the gas and the car explodes. But here's a more important and somewhat serious question. Drag, Salt, or Circle? I think this car would HAVE to be setup for the salt flats, right? Although that is a bit far from Texas. What internals are you running, Eagle maybe? And Homebrew Turbo or something more big name?
Also, what sort of trans and rear? I really want to find out!
About the tires, though. I can't for the life of me find the red 302 powered miata that ran at Bonneville. I think it was on m.net as Miata of the Month, but I didn't see it there. He had some very beefy tires, but like everyone else has said, I don't see this as viable without rolling/pulling and flares as well. Check out 949's site on their 15x9 6UL's,
Fits 205/50/ 225/45, 225/50, 245/40, 245/50, 275/35 tires.
From their site. I believe they state these tires w/the 9" wheel fits miata's w/out fabrication. I think you're looking for at least 315's right? Hope that helps to start anyway...
Also, what sort of trans and rear? I really want to find out!
About the tires, though. I can't for the life of me find the red 302 powered miata that ran at Bonneville. I think it was on m.net as Miata of the Month, but I didn't see it there. He had some very beefy tires, but like everyone else has said, I don't see this as viable without rolling/pulling and flares as well. Check out 949's site on their 15x9 6UL's,
Fits 205/50/ 225/45, 225/50, 245/40, 245/50, 275/35 tires.
From their site. I believe they state these tires w/the 9" wheel fits miata's w/out fabrication. I think you're looking for at least 315's right? Hope that helps to start anyway...
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07-04-2008, 12:02 AM
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Better watch for the guys running turbocharged stock motors if you want to see bangs. This is a much more substantial build then people are realizing. I haven't put this together with scraps. It truely is a very high dollar build. Bryce has seen some of the stuff. Nothing short of breath taking. I will be using this car to drag race. It's what i enjoy doing. I won't be running 949 wheels, I need more wheel width to fit those ET Streets on them. We'll see what times it runs when I am done. I have my guesses, but people wouldn't believe that either. I will not be telling specifics at this time.
BTW, this project is already 6 months in
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I am humored by the reactions.
BTW, this project is already 6 months in
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07-04-2008, 12:50 AM
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Better watch for the guys running turbocharged stock motors if you want to see bangs. This is a much more substantial build then people are realizing. I haven't put this together with scraps. It truely is a very high dollar build. Bryce has seen some of the stuff. Nothing short of breath taking. I will be using this car to drag race. It's what i enjoy doing. I won't be running 949 wheels, I need more wheel width to fit those ET Streets on them. We'll see what times it runs when I am done. I have my guesses, but people wouldn't believe that either. I will not be telling specifics at this time.
BTW, this project is already 6 months in.
I am humored by the reactions.
BTW, this project is already 6 months in
.I am humored by the reactions.
Where are you located in Houston?... I'd kinda like to see this beast on of these days.
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07-04-2008, 01:26 AM
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.Everyone, keep in mind I am keeping this car in street trim. Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Convertible Top, Power Mirrors, All Lights still work. Low boost on the street (still good for low-mid 8 second passes).
When I start turning the boost up, leaving on transbrake I should see some high-6 second passes.
I'm not actually in Houston, I live closer to the coast
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07-04-2008, 02:35 AM
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It really sounds like an intense project. I haven't quite wrapped my head around those tire sizes in this car, at least without flares or rolling. Also, are you getting made-to-order 4x100 wheels, or does someone make a wheel that size? I'm assuming 11in or better? What size do you want in the front?
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07-04-2008, 11:21 AM
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It really sounds like an intense project. I haven't quite wrapped my head around those tire sizes in this car, at least without flares or rolling. Also, are you getting made-to-order 4x100 wheels, or does someone make a wheel that size? I'm assuming 11in or better? What size do you want in the front?
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07-04-2008, 11:31 AM
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I had traction problems at that power level also...but the miata suspension sucks for straight line acceleration, no weight transfer. But, this setup will transfer weight much better.
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07-04-2008, 04:25 PM
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It really sounds like an intense project. I haven't quite wrapped my head around those tire sizes in this car, at least without flares or rolling. Also, are you getting made-to-order 4x100 wheels, or does someone make a wheel that size? I'm assuming 11in or better? What size do you want in the front?
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07-05-2008, 12:51 AM
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I are suxxors. Yea, there's no miata diff in the world that can handle 1500hp. Probably going solid axle since its a drag car. I was thinking CTS or the older Cobra IRS would be cool, but as we have all noted, he's researched 100x more than the lot of us combined at the moment. Plenty of learning going on though. I guess I'd rather wait and see what unfolds. And we should have figured he'd tub the rear, for the sizes he wants. Anyway, this got me thinking of a project someone put up on another site, with a few other added complications, including taking a mid engine car and making it front engine. THIS is a guy you should talk to.. hah. I would imagine when he asked about those tires he got similar responses on the fiero forums... 'Monster' fiero even more scary, that think drinks from the bottle too. but its no 1500hp turbo miata.
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