1965 GTO Stick car what slick?

Darcy Clarke · 10-09-2013, 11:16 AM

I have a friend with a 1965 GTO stock car that weighs 4050 lbs with a 700hp big block and a tremec with a 4.30 gear what would be a good radial slick?

Darcy Clarke
6254 A/SA SS/JA

rallye bob · 10-10-2013, 06:32 AM

Hoosier 30.0'' x 9.0'' - 15''

Rich Guido · 10-10-2013, 08:12 AM

So those are a radial? Thanks!

Mark Yacavone · 10-10-2013, 01:50 PM

Tremec? As in Stick shift? You don't want a radial .
MT stiff sidewall stick compound

Rich Guido · 10-11-2013, 11:54 PM

Thanks Mark!

Alex Denysenko · 10-12-2013, 10:09 PM

3056ST M/T to be exact ya'll

Jeff Lee · 10-12-2013, 11:04 PM

Hoosier does in fact make a 9"x30" bias-ply for stick cars. Sorry, I do not have the p/n. However, with a 4,050# car, 700 HP and a Tremac....I sure wouldn't want it to hook to hard!
And why does a '65 GTO weigh so much?

1320racer · 10-13-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark yacavone

you don't want a radial

this^^^^

FINESPLINE · 10-13-2013, 11:37 AM

Stepping away from what type of racing slick to use, I have a question ?Is the TKO600 stock ? If it is you may find anything over 6500 rpm, shifting will become a problem. I went through that problem with mine. If you go to the Liberty transmission site they have a few modifications that will alleviate the problem and extend the life of the trans.There are a few ways to go depending on whether the car is street/strip or just strip. I have my trans sync in 1st and 5th and face plated 2nd ,3rd and 4th. I drive on the street to car shows and on the highways longer distances with absolutely no problems and when you decide to turn it loose it shifts fantastic. Best to call and explain your situation and use and they can best explain what they have to offer.

Rich Guido · 10-14-2013, 11:34 AM

Thanks for the advice, I was running the M/T 3055S which was working OK, 1.51 60', mostly in the 1.55 range. The car is a street strip, even has a hitch, just Got back from Hot Rod Drag week, where I put 5700miles on it, so it has some creature comforts!
The TKO 600 is face plated just as you describe, cryoed, heat treated from liberty plus I have a girdle on the front of it to reinforce the case.

3056st's might be the hot ticket... I will have to wait for spring now!

Thanks for the input!

10-09-2013, 11:16 AM	#1
Darcy Clarke Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 200 Likes: 22 Liked 493 Times in 34 Posts	1965 GTO Stick car what slick? I have a friend with a 1965 GTO stock car that weighs 4050 lbs with a 700hp big block and a tremec with a 4.30 gear what would be a good radial slick? Darcy Clarke 6254 A/SA SS/JA

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rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? Hoosier 30.0'' x 9.0'' - 15''

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Rich Guido Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? So those are a radial? Thanks!

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,742 Likes: 2,843 Liked 5,002 Times in 1,902 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? Tremec? As in Stick shift? You don't want a radial . MT stiff sidewall stick compound __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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Rich Guido Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? Thanks Mark!

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Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? 3056ST M/T to be exact ya'll __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-12-2013, 11:04 PM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? Hoosier does in fact make a 9"x30" bias-ply for stick cars. Sorry, I do not have the p/n. However, with a 4,050# car, 700 HP and a Tremac....I sure wouldn't want it to hook to hard! And why does a '65 GTO weigh so much? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-13-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? Stepping away from what type of racing slick to use, I have a question ?Is the TKO600 stock ? If it is you may find anything over 6500 rpm, shifting will become a problem. I went through that problem with mine. If you go to the Liberty transmission site they have a few modifications that will alleviate the problem and extend the life of the trans.There are a few ways to go depending on whether the car is street/strip or just strip. I have my trans sync in 1st and 5th and face plated 2nd ,3rd and 4th. I drive on the street to car shows and on the highways longer distances with absolutely no problems and when you decide to turn it loose it shifts fantastic. Best to call and explain your situation and use and they can best explain what they have to offer.

10-14-2013, 11:34 AM	#10
Rich Guido Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1965 GTO Stick car what slick? Thanks for the advice, I was running the M/T 3055S which was working OK, 1.51 60', mostly in the 1.55 range. The car is a street strip, even has a hitch, just Got back from Hot Rod Drag week, where I put 5700miles on it, so it has some creature comforts! The TKO 600 is face plated just as you describe, cryoed, heat treated from liberty plus I have a girdle on the front of it to reinforce the case. 3056st's might be the hot ticket... I will have to wait for spring now! Thanks for the input! Attached Thumbnails