[Excaliber]

The right tires make a HUGE difference. So far the best traction I've found is the BIG Goodyear white letter bias ply's.

An interesting setup by the original builder of my car, and I'm finding it works REALLY well.

High rear gear, 3.31 and HIGH first gear in the top loader. 1st is good for 60 mph. Now 2,3 and 4 are close ratio. Engine rpm only drops about a 1000 per gear.

Result: 1st gear is very useful and you get to 60 in a heart beat. I can LAUNCH without sending them up in smoke, if I'm careful.

Some big block guys actually use 2nd or EVEN 3rd to launch because 1st gear is simply a "joke". AND a 2nd or 3rd gear launch CAN result in the quickest 1/4 mile time! I like the sticky tires and high FIRST gear in the trans. I suppose I could use a slightly lower rear gear, but it's the TRANS gearing that make it all so sweet.