FINALLY got to the dragstrip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevyhouse · 10-26-2003, 03:53 AM

My friend finally drug me to the drags today to see how my truck ran.

1ST

60- 3.013
1/8- 11.478
1/4- 16.773
MPH- 93.745

I spun through most of the first sixty feet and into the first shift

2nd

60- 2.557
1/8- 10.221
1/4- 15.453
MPH- 93.958

Pedaled hard off the line and remembered to put it all the way to the floor after I had traction.

3rd

60- 2.428
1/8- 9.904
1/4- 15.13
MPH- 92.313

Had a passenger on this run, against a 10 sec rail car, didn't have to pedal much on the line.

This was the trucks maiden voyage to the strip, all in all I was very pleased with the results---keep in mind I have an open 3:08 rear end and a granny gear 4-speed, launch in second and topping out 3rd at the stripe.

Now I have a baseline for the 700r4, converter and 3:73 posi that I willbe installing at christmas

<---that was the first run, smoke and all:p

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-26-2003, 05:51 AM

Those are pretty good runs!

What engine do you have?

Jim

68 Suburban · 10-26-2003, 06:03 AM

That is a lot better than my 18.6 3 years ago

Mike C · 10-26-2003, 10:24 AM

I was thinking it was pretty fast MPH for the ET, but with a granny gear 4 speed, those are excellent #'s!

chevyhouse · 10-26-2003, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JimKshortstep4x4
Those are pretty good runs!

What engine do you have?

Jim

383, comp 280H Edlebrock rpm and 750. I was pretty proud of the way it pulled and I know it has more if I could tune it a little better. I launched in 2nd and shifted at 6500 and trapped in 3rd at about 6000.

I forgot how much fun the dragstrip is!!!

cableguy0 · 10-26-2003, 03:27 PM

put a 750 holley on it change your rear gear and put in a good tranny you could probably easily pull high 13's

chevyhouse · 10-26-2003, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cableguy0
put a 750 holley on it change your rear gear and put in a good tranny you could probably easily pull high 13's

Whats the difference from my 750 Edlebrock?? I plan on being low 13s with this motor and spraying into the 12's all while being a daily driver

cableguy0 · 10-26-2003, 05:36 PM

way more tuneability with the holley when it comes to making power normally with a properly tuned holley you can go 3 tenths quicker. the edelbrocks are damn near impossible to tune in and get em to run perfect btw i have a 750 edel on mine right now and the new holley is sitting on the bench waiting to be put on. they are great for the street or someone that doesnt want to have to tune a carb but when it comes to getting as much power as possible you need a holley

Johns70 · 10-27-2003, 12:06 AM

i had a 750 eldebrock on my big block when i went to the track and made a few runs, and then i swapped to a 750 holley vacum secondarys and gained 20th of a second in just switching the carb with no tuning.

SEVEND2 · 10-27-2003, 06:44 AM

any Drag pics????

chevyhouse · 10-27-2003, 04:11 PM

no, no pics unfortunatly We didn't think of it til we got there.

10-26-2003, 03:53 AM	#1
chevyhouse BEER-Vacation in a can... Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 444	FINALLY got to the dragstrip My friend finally drug me to the drags today to see how my truck ran. 1ST 60- 3.013 1/8- 11.478 1/4- 16.773 MPH- 93.745 I spun through most of the first sixty feet and into the first shift 2nd 60- 2.557 1/8- 10.221 1/4- 15.453 MPH- 93.958 Pedaled hard off the line and remembered to put it all the way to the floor after I had traction. 3rd 60- 2.428 1/8- 9.904 1/4- 15.13 MPH- 92.313 Had a passenger on this run, against a 10 sec rail car, didn't have to pedal much on the line. This was the trucks maiden voyage to the strip, all in all I was very pleased with the results---keep in mind I have an open 3:08 rear end and a granny gear 4-speed, launch in second and topping out 3rd at the stripe. Now I have a baseline for the 700r4, converter and 3:73 posi that I willbe installing at christmas <---that was the first run, smoke and all:p __________________ Kurt 03' Trailblazer 69' C10 "SPSHL-K", 388 stroker/BTO 700R4, 2400 stall, 3.73 posi, lwb, fleetside long box, 3.5"/5" drop, 18" Budnik 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom For Sale-87' V10-4x4, 408/700r4, 4.10's PM for pics

10-26-2003, 06:03 AM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	That is a lot better than my 18.6 3 years ago __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

10-26-2003, 10:24 AM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	I was thinking it was pretty fast MPH for the ET, but with a granny gear 4 speed, those are excellent #'s! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-26-2003, 03:27 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	put a 750 holley on it change your rear gear and put in a good tranny you could probably easily pull high 13's __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-26-2003, 05:36 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	way more tuneability with the holley when it comes to making power normally with a properly tuned holley you can go 3 tenths quicker. the edelbrocks are damn near impossible to tune in and get em to run perfect btw i have a 750 edel on mine right now and the new holley is sitting on the bench waiting to be put on. they are great for the street or someone that doesnt want to have to tune a carb but when it comes to getting as much power as possible you need a holley __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-26-2003, 05:51 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Those are pretty good runs! What engine do you have? Jim

10-27-2003, 12:06 AM	#9
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	i had a 750 eldebrock on my big block when i went to the track and made a few runs, and then i swapped to a 750 holley vacum secondarys and gained 20th of a second in just switching the carb with no tuning. __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

10-27-2003, 06:44 AM	#10
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	any Drag pics???? __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

10-27-2003, 04:11 PM	#11
chevyhouse BEER-Vacation in a can... Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 444	no, no pics unfortunatly We didn't think of it til we got there. __________________ Kurt 03' Trailblazer 69' C10 "SPSHL-K", 388 stroker/BTO 700R4, 2400 stall, 3.73 posi, lwb, fleetside long box, 3.5"/5" drop, 18" Budnik 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom For Sale-87' V10-4x4, 408/700r4, 4.10's PM for pics

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