Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DieselEater · 04-02-2008, 04:54 AM

I've got two 67 SWB 2WD's, and was wondering which frame would be better to start a Drag Racing build upon. Trailing arms or leafs??????????

Please add why, and possibly what will be needed on the chosen frame for best results. I want to stay streetable, so 11's should be the fastest I want to run.

Thanks,

A.........

djracer · 04-02-2008, 07:28 AM

I would vote for trailing arms! I have been 5.81 in the 1/8 with trailing arms! I have an antiroll bar and coilovers with stock frame rails front to back.

I also used to have a street truck with just coilovers that hooked pretty well on m/t sportsman pro's!

I also have a pretty fast 468 short block I would make you a deal on!

bigjimzlll · 04-02-2008, 07:32 AM

trailing arm...nascar runs them...djracer goes in the 8s with them...pretty simple and hard to screw up...also no wheel hop problems

chevy72blu · 04-02-2008, 09:11 AM

Agree... Trailing arms. I'll be swapping from leafs to them soon, and Ive done a ton of research on the subject.

70rs/ss · 04-03-2008, 07:40 AM

If you can find a set off of a 3/4 ton truck as they are plated and reinforced so no flex. Trailing arm all the way. I am working the set-up on a 2wd Blazer, I plan to scare folks with a bit of a 500ci BBC and a 5-speed. Good luck!

DieselEater · 04-04-2008, 03:12 AM

Cool......I just happen to have a 3/4 ton 2wd longbed. The arms will work right? This project will go slow, but it has definitely started!!!!

Thanks for all the feedback,

A........

1970chevy · 04-04-2008, 05:00 AM

Hey djracer how much are you asking for 468 short block

djracer · 04-04-2008, 08:20 AM

I'd like to get 2500 but might entertain an offer! Its a 4 bolt block with steel crank, Lunati Pro Mod Rods, Wise co Dome pistons, Ls7 oil pan, Dampener balancer and an Sufi Fly Wheel. No timing set or camshaft. The cam is borrowed and the Timing set cost almost a grand!

70rs/ss · 04-06-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselEater

I just happen to have a 3/4 ton 2wd longbed. The arms will work right?

Yeah, the trailing arms are the same from late 60's through 72 for 1/2 ton and 3/4's. I am in the process of gathering the stuff to put my 2wd Blazer on kill, 3/4 ton trailing arms, 3:73 posi, NV4500 5-speed, 469-505 stroked and poked BBC. Should be FUN to drive!!

04-02-2008, 04:54 AM	#1
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? I've got two 67 SWB 2WD's, and was wondering which frame would be better to start a Drag Racing build upon. Trailing arms or leafs?????????? Please add why, and possibly what will be needed on the chosen frame for best results. I want to stay streetable, so 11's should be the fastest I want to run. Thanks, A......... __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

04-02-2008, 07:28 AM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? I would vote for trailing arms! I have been 5.81 in the 1/8 with trailing arms! I have an antiroll bar and coilovers with stock frame rails front to back. I also used to have a street truck with just coilovers that hooked pretty well on m/t sportsman pro's! I also have a pretty fast 468 short block I would make you a deal on! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

04-02-2008, 07:32 AM	#3
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? trailing arm...nascar runs them...djracer goes in the 8s with them...pretty simple and hard to screw up...also no wheel hop problems __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-02-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? Agree... Trailing arms. I'll be swapping from leafs to them soon, and Ive done a ton of research on the subject. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

04-03-2008, 07:40 AM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? If you can find a set off of a 3/4 ton truck as they are plated and reinforced so no flex. Trailing arm all the way. I am working the set-up on a 2wd Blazer, I plan to scare folks with a bit of a 500ci BBC and a 5-speed. Good luck!

04-04-2008, 03:12 AM	#6
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? Cool......I just happen to have a 3/4 ton 2wd longbed. The arms will work right? This project will go slow, but it has definitely started!!!! Thanks for all the feedback, A........ __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

04-04-2008, 05:00 AM	#7
1970chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: usa Posts: 142	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? Hey djracer how much are you asking for 468 short block

04-04-2008, 08:20 AM	#8
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Which SWB frame is better for Drag racing? I'd like to get 2500 but might entertain an offer! Its a 4 bolt block with steel crank, Lunati Pro Mod Rods, Wise co Dome pistons, Ls7 oil pan, Dampener balancer and an Sufi Fly Wheel. No timing set or camshaft. The cam is borrowed and the Timing set cost almost a grand! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

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