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Topic: Gear for the 185

Posted By: zulawski87
Subject: Gear for the 185
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 7:55pm

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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Posted By: WF owner
Date 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.

Posted By: zulawski87
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:26pm

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.

Posted By: zulawski87
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:34pm

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

Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:09pm

Second gear, but I'm not there looking at what kind of track you've got, but I still think second.

Posted By: zulawski87
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:12pm

Track is usually hard clay. Makes my wd work in 4000#. Good traction

Posted By: tbran
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:30pm

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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Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:47pm

Pull with duals??

Posted By: zulawski87
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 8:41am

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

Posted By: Charlie175
Date 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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'48 B, '51 CA, '56 WD45 '61 D17, '63 D12, '65 D10 , '68 One-Ninety XTD

Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 4:31pm

Go 2nd high side, it sucks to run out of power,,,,, and remember to watch the track before you pull,, ,

Posted By: zulawski87
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:01am

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

Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:49am

Hey alright!! Luv to see the Orange take the 1st spot over red and green!