I saw a preview for the new Mythbusters, and it looked like they are using an LT1 Trans Am for the one myth. I believe the myth is to determine if it is possible for a smoking tire to catch fire. Sounds like a good enough reason to me to burn some rubber. At least they picked the right car for the job. It is supposed to be on tonight.
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Haha nice! I'm definitely going to check it out. Everyone likes seeing burning rubber, plus its an Lt1
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Do you know when it's on?Rhode Island Red *Lurker since 1997*
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ive seen it on you tube
There was a jeep that roasted them till they flamed.
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Jeep tire fire
Heh, I wonder if he added a little extra "fluid" to that tire beforehand...Greg W. in West Michigan
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hmmm
I would say it could happen depending on the tire compound, and if the belts were making sparks w/ the ground.
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tires have oil(basically) in them, get them hot enough and they will light up, i use to go to burnout contest and the piles of rubbers on the pad would always be on fireOriginally posted by njrextremeI would say it could happen depending on the tire compound, and if the belts were making sparks w/ the ground.
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That was basically the only way they got it to happen on the show. The tires themselves failed long before catching on fire but the piles of used rubber did start to burn. They even tried to "help" by providing sparks from a grinder along with gasoline. Myth BUSTED!Originally posted by Trash man...the piles of rubbers on the pad would always be on fireMy DD
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I really wish I saw the episode! So it was a possibly bolt-on LT1. I wonder where they got it?? How did it sound?
They film up in Alameda, about 25-35 minutes from where I live. If they needed to borrow my T/A for a myth test, I would be happy to!! Although, only if they did some kind of speed test that was sure not to destroy the car, unlike this one.94 Black T/A GT, Advanced Induction 355, 3200 stall, built 4L60E, Moser 9", Baer Brakes, Shooting for 11s...Comment
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My bro inlaw did it with a 87' 5.0 t-bird it was about 90degrees that day, I laughed mt a$$ off.
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Originally posted by 96FirebirdFormula
NOW THAT IS A BURNOUT
Rhode Island Red *Lurker since 1997*
2002 Firehawk #0035/1503 !Cags | !Air | !PCV | Airborn-coated Kooks LT's | Powerbond UD Pulley | Custom Cam | Ported Oil pump | LS2 timing chain | Comp 918's | Hardened push rods | LSS | BMR STB | SLP Bolt-on SFC's | drill mod |TB Bypass | Ported TB | Custom Dyno tuning | 160* thermostat | LS7 Clutch
Ordered: May 1, 2001 Built: June 1, 2001 Delivered August 25, 2001
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Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG9-Igb5u9Y
I suspect Discovery might take it down in the near future. I love the part when Jamie take the car "through its paces". They obviously love the power of the LT1
94 Black T/A GT, Advanced Induction 355, 3200 stall, built 4L60E, Moser 9", Baer Brakes, Shooting for 11s...Comment
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they beat that trans am so hard.
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Yup, I noticed the salad shooters for the 2nd and 3rd sets of tires. I also noticed how they tried to fake us by showing a slow-motion shot of the 2nd tire blow out by showing us the 5 spoke wheel. I'll bet nobody noticed except for us f-body freaks
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