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KQQL IT · 05-24-2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

Are you running caltrac's? I can't remember what you're doing to make that thing hook. Congrats on getting it going again.

Cal tracs, 3 leaf pack and both shocks leaned forward.
And a 325 drag radial.

Jrgunn5150 · 05-24-2016, 01:21 AM

Nice! I have a stepside with a 400 I'd like to use as a Street/Strip truck, I haven't been to the strip in a good long time!

What's the 3 leaf pack? a stock pack you pulled leaves out of? what's your full suspension?

KQQL IT · 05-24-2016, 10:15 AM

Light half ton, the short ones. 52 inch maybe. With the overload leaf out.

Jrgunn5150 · 05-24-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Light half ton, the short ones. 52 inch maybe. With the overload leaf out.

Thanks!

Woodyboat · 05-24-2016, 11:30 PM

The Benicia Bridge photos are amazing!!

KQQL IT · 05-25-2016, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodyboat

The Benicia Bridge photos are amazing!!

Should see then 24x36 in the garage.

Got a real camera for Christmas, have learned a ton.

KQQL IT · 06-12-2016, 12:42 PM

Sub 100° day calls for a cruise, got it dialed finally. Apparently 34° at idle with 24° of advance caused detonation...

Feels good to have my junker right again.

SKT · 07-07-2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

...got it dialed finally.

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Congrats - truck looks good too!

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KQQL IT · 07-08-2016, 12:33 AM

Thanks, if work doesn't get in the way of racing, I'll have time slips Saturday.

KQQL IT · 07-10-2016, 05:48 AM

Well it was off a bit, but it stayed together for a Hundred mile trip and 3 passes. And made some ricer feel bad on the way home.

68Timber · 07-10-2016, 05:31 PM

Congrats! I saw the pic Ken posted on Instagram, looks great. What gear are you running?

KQQL IT · 07-10-2016, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

Congrats! I saw the pic Ken posted on Instagram, looks great. What gear are you running?

The pic Ken posted was last year, but it's got a 3.82 in a 9''

Woodyboat · 07-11-2016, 12:16 PM

Can you explain what some of these numbers mean? It's been many years since I was running the dragstrip on a regular basis. Also, here in this neck of the woods, all the tracks are 1/8th mile and so, our numbers don't always equate.

So, I'm guessing that you ran a 12.40 et at 108 mph? Is this correct?

Is the .332 your reaction time?

KQQL IT · 07-11-2016, 06:14 PM

Reaction time

60'

330'

660' time and mph

100' time and mph

Finally 1/4 ET and mph

Woodyboat · 07-12-2016, 11:03 AM

Cool!! That gives a lot of info with which to analyze efforts.

KQQL IT · 07-12-2016, 06:59 PM

Most of my gains have been in the 60 foot.
Every tenth in the 60' is about 2 tenths in the traps.
I started at 13.5 and chopped 1.5 seconds off all from 60' gains. The mph didn't vary much at all

c-man405 · 07-12-2016, 08:31 PM

Good times for sure! Kind of off topic but do you have any more pics of your dash? It looks killer I haven't seen that swap before, I'm guessing a 67-72 dash?
Thanks carter

KQQL IT · 07-12-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by c-man405

Good times for sure! Kind of off topic but do you have any more pics of your dash? It looks killer I haven't seen that swap before, I'm guessing a 67-72 dash?
Thanks carter

64-5-6 C10 and yeah I can later tonight.

KQQL IT · 07-13-2016, 10:01 AM

A couple dash pics, back in 09 or 10 I posted the swap pics. And photobucket got them messed up.

05-24-2016, 01:21 AM	#27
Jrgunn5150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ionia Michigan Posts: 336	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Nice! I have a stepside with a 400 I'd like to use as a Street/Strip truck, I haven't been to the strip in a good long time! What's the 3 leaf pack? a stock pack you pulled leaves out of? what's your full suspension? __________________ J.R. Link to Daryl's build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...10#post8443010 Link to my Youtube channel with build info, https://www.youtube.com/thedrivewayengineer

05-24-2016, 10:15 AM	#28
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Light half ton, the short ones. 52 inch maybe. With the overload leaf out. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-24-2016, 11:30 PM	#30
Woodyboat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 183	Re: Finally got my 406 back! The Benicia Bridge photos are amazing!!

06-12-2016, 12:42 PM	#32
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Sub 100° day calls for a cruise, got it dialed finally. Apparently 34° at idle with 24° of advance caused detonation... Feels good to have my junker right again. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-08-2016, 12:33 AM	#34
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Thanks, if work doesn't get in the way of racing, I'll have time slips Saturday. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-10-2016, 05:48 AM	#35
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Well it was off a bit, but it stayed together for a Hundred mile trip and 3 passes. And made some ricer feel bad on the way home. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-10-2016, 05:31 PM	#36
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Congrats! I saw the pic Ken posted on Instagram, looks great. What gear are you running? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-11-2016, 12:16 PM	#38
Woodyboat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 183	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Can you explain what some of these numbers mean? It's been many years since I was running the dragstrip on a regular basis. Also, here in this neck of the woods, all the tracks are 1/8th mile and so, our numbers don't always equate. So, I'm guessing that you ran a 12.40 et at 108 mph? Is this correct? Is the .332 your reaction time?

07-11-2016, 06:14 PM	#39
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Reaction time 60' 330' 660' time and mph 100' time and mph Finally 1/4 ET and mph __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-12-2016, 11:03 AM	#40
Woodyboat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 183	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Cool!! That gives a lot of info with which to analyze efforts.

07-12-2016, 06:59 PM	#41
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Most of my gains have been in the 60 foot. Every tenth in the 60' is about 2 tenths in the traps. I started at 13.5 and chopped 1.5 seconds off all from 60' gains. The mph didn't vary much at all __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-12-2016, 08:31 PM	#42
c-man405 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: oswego illinois Posts: 50	Re: Finally got my 406 back! Good times for sure! Kind of off topic but do you have any more pics of your dash? It looks killer I haven't seen that swap before, I'm guessing a 67-72 dash? Thanks carter

07-13-2016, 10:01 AM	#44
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally got my 406 back! A couple dash pics, back in 09 or 10 I posted the swap pics. And photobucket got them messed up. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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