Yanniz, like I said I haven't done this yet, I'm just getting my car on the road, but I have ordered some drag radials. Many friends have cautioned me about slicks ( I'm running a 4-sp). They WILL establish the weak link in your driveline be it your 10 bolt carrier, u-joints, whatever. SO be careful. I am fully expecting to stress something and/or break it. In fact, I'll probably put in a driveshaft loop just to be safe. I've seen 10 bolts work pretty well at the strip, they're not that weak, but you've got a monster combo working for 'ya and you may find that you need to upgrade to a 12 bolt. By the way, I believe stock 12 bolt are stronger than the 9". If you get all the aftermarket goddies for the 9", yes it's better. But stock 12's are very strong. Sounds like you already spent some decent greenbacks on your combo, you may want to plan an upgrade in the future when bucks allow. If you run stock radials you won't have a problem, the car's energy will be spent making heat and smoke off your tires. The other thing to consider is that even the BFG drag radials are EL-SUCKO on wet pavements. I won't be running my '67 in the rain if I can help it, but in the pacific northwest, you must consider that.
[This message has been edited by Gene Chas (edited 05-27-99).]