15 or 16t front sprocket? Please help

[ChadEXer]

I am going to a Drag Racing comp this weekend and I need to know which front sprocket I should run. I have the 416 JE 10:8:1 piston, XR cam, port and polish, Yoshi full system, and jet kit with removed choke. I will be running 20' Trail Claws. The drag races will be 500ft. Should I run the stock gearing or go with a 16t in front?
Thanks

I'd say a 16,,just so you can get a little more top-end and the 416 should work OK with the 16 tooth,,but I'm no drag racer so this isn't from expereince..

[Blysster]

Yeah I would got with the 16tfs for sure with your setup, specially with the 500 feet or more drags. I'm sure you'll have more than enough power with your setup!

[ChadEXer]

There are quite a few people telling me to run the 16t up front. I called Terry at Marcums and he said he thinks I should stay with the 15t up front. Now Im confused. What do I do? The pots are starting at $200 so I just have to win!!

[PsychoDave]

try some test runs with both sizes....with the 16 you can slip the clutch a little bit on the start to keep the RRR's up a bit. Are you dragging on sand or street? this makes a big difference too.....

[ChadEXer]

Its a sand drag!