Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 10:51:31 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 10:51:31 AM
I see my original TRX Wheel thread expired.
Update: I got the valve stem holes filled in by a welder who Tig welded them. Made a noticable difference!
I also found a set of 16 inch wheels and had two more centers machined to fit inside.
I will be running 16 x 8 on the front and 17 x 8 on the rear with M&H 325-45-17 Drag Radials while retaining the look of real TRXs.
Update: I got the valve stem holes filled in by a welder who Tig welded them. Made a noticable difference!
I also found a set of 16 inch wheels and had two more centers machined to fit inside.
I will be running 16 x 8 on the front and 17 x 8 on the rear with M&H 325-45-17 Drag Radials while retaining the look of real TRXs.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 10:55:06 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 10:55:06 AM
For those that missed it the first time that I posted the polished TRX pics then here is some more.
These are 17 x 8 with a 255-45-17 Tire.:D
These are 17 x 8 with a 255-45-17 Tire.:D
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: Chuck W on February 22, 2007, 11:10:28 AM
Post by: Chuck W on February 22, 2007, 11:10:28 AM
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;130870
I see my original TRX Wheel thread expired.
They don't "expire"...change the date parameters at the bottom of the forum and you will find your original ;)
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 11:18:01 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 11:18:01 AM
Thanks Chuck.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 84 Fila on February 22, 2007, 11:33:52 AM
Post by: 84 Fila on February 22, 2007, 11:33:52 AM
Are you thinking of doing this as a project for you or like chuck, doing th ework for other members. I have a set of TRX's in my garrage I'm willing ot donate if put to good use:beatyoass: . Even test them on mine if the mod is done to them:D
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 11:48:25 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 11:48:25 AM
I have not gotten to the road test portion of the experiment.
My theory is that the centers are almost perfectly balanced so vibration at speed should not be a problem.
However, as we all know, some thing don't always work out as planned.
As far as making them for others, I dunno. I have my hands full with starting a new racing series right now so I will be getting busy starting next week.:birdsmily:
My theory is that the centers are almost perfectly balanced so vibration at speed should not be a problem.
However, as we all know, some thing don't always work out as planned.
As far as making them for others, I dunno. I have my hands full with starting a new racing series right now so I will be getting busy starting next week.:birdsmily:
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 84 Fila on February 23, 2007, 08:38:05 AM
Post by: 84 Fila on February 23, 2007, 08:38:05 AM
Sounds good. Let me know if ya need anything
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: DakotaEpic on February 23, 2007, 04:06:49 PM
Post by: DakotaEpic on February 23, 2007, 04:06:49 PM
You're going to stuff a 325 on an 8" wide wheel??? Most guys have a difficult time getting a 315 on a 9".....
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: stuntmannick on February 23, 2007, 04:37:59 PM
Post by: stuntmannick on February 23, 2007, 04:37:59 PM
Could you post a pic of the back of one of them please?
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: vinnietbird on February 23, 2007, 04:48:08 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 23, 2007, 04:48:08 PM
Very nice!!! I love modified factory pieces.The look of factory,but just a little different.Sweeeeeet !!!
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 07:53:44 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 07:53:44 PM
The only 325-45-17 out there that will fit an 8 inch wheel is the M&H Drag Radial because as I found out after I bought my 275-55-16 M&Hs on the car now, their tires are not as wide as BFG or M/T. ( even tho the sidewall designation is the same)
That 275 -55-16 is small compared to my 8 year old 275-60-15 M&Hs.
In fact, "John" at M&H told me that a 8 inch is perfect for their 325-17 DR.
My 275-55-16 looks as big as a BFG 255-50-16 in width. The good news is that any of you guys that want to run 28 in. tall drag radials on 7 in wheels and do not want to cut your fenderwells in any way, these tires are for you.
I will have to trim my fenderlips for the 325s tho.
I'll post pics when I get the 325s.
That 275 -55-16 is small compared to my 8 year old 275-60-15 M&Hs.
In fact, "John" at M&H told me that a 8 inch is perfect for their 325-17 DR.
My 275-55-16 looks as big as a BFG 255-50-16 in width. The good news is that any of you guys that want to run 28 in. tall drag radials on 7 in wheels and do not want to cut your fenderwells in any way, these tires are for you.
I will have to trim my fenderlips for the 325s tho.
I'll post pics when I get the 325s.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: fordguy on February 23, 2007, 07:57:24 PM
Post by: fordguy on February 23, 2007, 07:57:24 PM
thats pretty cool, looks good.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 08:05:05 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 08:05:05 PM
Hey fordguy: this pic is for you.
Sold this car in Nov. 2004.
I built it with a 460 C6 8.8 (weighed 3100 lbs with cast iron exhaust, intake, and water pump.
Loved it but had to get rid of it because of rust-out.
I bought the car 3 times. Thus the "BOOMERANG" name.
Won alot of races with it.
Sold this car in Nov. 2004.
I built it with a 460 C6 8.8 (weighed 3100 lbs with cast iron exhaust, intake, and water pump.
Loved it but had to get rid of it because of rust-out.
I bought the car 3 times. Thus the "BOOMERANG" name.
Won alot of races with it.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: daboss351 on February 23, 2007, 08:22:05 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 23, 2007, 08:22:05 PM
what is it?
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: fordguy on February 23, 2007, 08:23:04 PM
Post by: fordguy on February 23, 2007, 08:23:04 PM
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;131114
Hey fordguy: this pic is for you.
Sold this car in Nov. 2004.
I built it with a 460 C6 8.8 (weighed 3100 lbs with cast iron exhaust, intake, and water pump.
Loved it but had to get rid of it because of rust-out.
I bought the car 3 times. Thus the "BOOMERANG" name.
Won alot of races with it.
nice! what did it run? my mont has a little 302 for now, going to get a stroker as soon as funds allow.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: fordguy on February 23, 2007, 08:24:11 PM
Post by: fordguy on February 23, 2007, 08:24:11 PM
Quote from: daboss351;131118
what is it?
the fox that started it all, the fairmont.
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: daboss351 on February 23, 2007, 08:26:59 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 23, 2007, 08:26:59 PM
I was thinking fairlane, i was close
Title: TRX Wheel Project Update
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 08:28:15 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 08:28:15 PM
79 Fairmont
With the trans shifting at 4000 (because if it went any higher, I would get back to the pits and the engine would be "ticking" very loud and very embarrassing) I ran a 8.7 at 80 mph.
Engine was a py 75 LTD smogger but it was consistent.
Can't run too quick with a 4000 rpm low compression engine.:D
With the trans shifting at 4000 (because if it went any higher, I would get back to the pits and the engine would be "ticking" very loud and very embarrassing) I ran a 8.7 at 80 mph.
Engine was a py 75 LTD smogger but it was consistent.
Can't run too quick with a 4000 rpm low compression engine.:D