Bob Lang wrote:
> Hi,
> I AutoX my '74 TR6.
> I currently run 15X5.5 rims with 225/55-15 tires. I have to use .5 inch
>spacers in the rear to illiminate inside tire to body rub. I use .25 inch
> spacers in the front to keep the rims from grinding on the upper A arm.
Bob where do I locate 1" spacers like Scott Shepards (this issue of
Grassroots Motorsports?
> I have not done this yet, but it is in my plans for things to do this year:
> 1. get 2 7/8 long 7/16 ARP brand studs.
Plan to do the same but Summit list Moroso and Dorman
> 2. Use 7/16 lugnuts that are "open end"
I have a set in a metric size from a 240Z racer (original owner of the
Wheels.
> 3. go to bigger spacers (1 inch is a possibility).
Let me know where I can find these please.
> 4. use 7 inch rims (if I win the lottery!) I'll use Panasports or Kaiser
> 15 X 7 with standard backspace.
> Even though you already have the 8 inch rims, 7 inch should be adequate
> for 225 tires. 45 series tires are pretty short, make sure that your car
Just going off of Scott Shephards car "Rx feature in Grassroots
Motorsports" , also checked it out and met him at TRF.
> does not bottom out if you chose to use those tires! They are almost 4
> inches shorter than the stock tires by my calcs....
Less now I purchased the 1" shorter higher rate springs from BPNW.
>
> Hoosiers are _way sticky_! I'm using the road race radials compound. The
> AutoX compound are _really-really-really_ sticky. And the AutoX tires will
> not last long
.
Car will be primarily for Auto X and fun! I have a stock 71 TR6.
> Note: Moroso long studs are "not recommended for use with wheel spacers".
>
> I think you can get the ARP studs from Summit.
>
> You might also consider 1/2" studs, but you may have to drill your wheels
> out if you go to bigger studs.
>
> JK Jackson seems to suggest the 225/50-15 tires, he likes the BF Goodrich
> Comp TA R1 tires (according to Grassroots Motorsports about 2 or 3 years ago.
I've kinda gone off the deep end with this car 74 TR6 and so far:
* Rebuilt the engine (a 70) with a piper cam.
* New valves, seat inserts.
* Clutch kit (Borg & Beck)
* All Suspension bushings are either Urethane with inner metal sleeves
or Brass Bushings from Detroit Ball Bearing.
* Higher Rate springs on all four corners with 1" less height
* Aluminum Steering rack bushings.
* Detroit Locker diff. (Rod Bean is now a happy man)
* Frame off with reinforced/gusseted frame per TRF and Grassroots
Motorsports.
* A hybrid dual Holley 5200 carb set up (This still needs some
development).
* Combining the best of whats left of two parts cars and a donor car
which I still need to disassemble and attach some ~$1500 of new
sheet metal.
* Fiberglass fenders and deck lid (I have new steel fenders when I
bring it back to near stock>
> p.s going to TRF or VTR this year?
You bet I haven't paid yet but I have gone the last three years and had
fun. Plan to attend again this year with my family.
Thanks for the info
Glenn Franco
71 & 74 TR6
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