wish me luck thursday

[ocbaud]

taking the truck out to the track thursday night. i wonder what it will run. low 15? high 14?

maybe

[TIMSPEED]

Originally Posted by ocbaud

taking the truck out to the track thursday night. i wonder what it will run. low 15? high 14?

maybe

Maybe in the 14's...without a posi and a good launch, who knows...TRAP SPEED is more important to me.

[1FaastC10]

Eric, good luck. have fun and dont break anything!

Tim, try to argue with someone at the try about why you lost the race even though your trap speed was higher.

[ocbaud]

Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

Tim, try to argue with someone at the try about why you lost the race even though your trap speed was higher.

i dont think i'll break anything. i've already pushed it as much as possible. just not its safer cause its on the track

[ocbaud]

oh yeah, i guess i should mention that this is the first time i've ever raced at a track, or well... raced anytime

[gldevall]

Just don't wreck it.

[cochino12]

man i would have guessed LOW 14's? I guess that shows what I know. About how much hp, torque do you think you have?

[ocbaud]

when it gets tuned right, holley says that the systemax kit will make 425hp.

i'm guessing mine should be right around there, give or take 10/15hp?

i'm betting that when it gets tuned right, and i get good tires and gears, it should run low 13's

[gchemist]

You better get into the 15 or else I'm right behind you.
Launch on the last yellow light!! Leaving RMP should be about 1000 RPMs or just about to break loose on the tires. What the rearend ratio? Do a manual shift 1-2 or just take on in 2nd. Just be at max RPMs at the 1/8 or 1/4.

[ocbaud]

2.73 gears

[78' Silverado]

Originally Posted by ocbaud

when it gets tuned right, holley says that the systemax kit will make 425hp.

i'm guessing mine should be right around there, give or take 10/15hp?

i'm betting that when it gets tuned right, and i get good tires and gears, it should run low 13's

Do they say...425hp at the Fly wheel or is that rwhp. Cuz, I think its at the flywheel rating. With a good tune and wat not I'd say High 300's in hp. Like 385 maybe? And goodness....get some 3.73's or 4.10s LOL. That 2.73 is bad. Some gears would rly spruce it up alot. I'd say Mid 14's Low Low 15's. Those gears are gunan hold ya back Also..Where do u live again?

[ocbaud]

425crank HP.

so maybe around 350-370rwhp??

i need to get my 3.73's, but i wanted to do my gears and posi at the same time and the eaton posi is expensiveness.

oklahoma city, ok

[Prerunner1982]

like G said, launch on the last yellow light. If you see green you are too late... and if you see red... well you were too early. good luck, i wish i could come watch ya, but i have to work. Maybe if it was saturday night i could come.

[Crush]

You should be good for 14's.....my Blazer ran a 14.6 @ 93 mph

it's a 355 with vortec heads, smaller cam than yours and a 600 holley. Plus I've got some weight on ya also. Only thing really helping me are the 4.10's

anyways...good luck and have fun, that first run down the track is a BLAST!!

[C&C Chevy]

oc, where you going? Thunder Valley?? I'm off Thursday and thinking about coming down to watch. Just to keep you honest... :P

[ocbaud]

yeah, thunder valley.

i'll have the girlfriend there taking videos too

[78' Silverado]

Originally Posted by ocbaud

yeah, thunder valley.

i'll have the girlfriend there taking videos too

Oh yea, its all about having ur girl there lol. Anyways, is Thunder Valley 1/4 or 1/8? Your gunna have so much fun man. You'll be up on the line and ur stomach will be turnin so hard haha. God its a great feeling. Yea you'll have a good run. With 4.10s, Pois, you could so hit 14's man. Maybe a lil..nitrous in the future

[DCRANER]

I recently took my truck to the strip with the new ZZ430 and with 3.73 gears and too much wheelspin ran a 14.2 @ 100 MPH. Problem is mostly the gearing in that I went thru the traps at around only 4,500 RPM's.

Engine not broken in yet, still fine tuning, and will go back when 4.10 gears are in. Truck weighs 4,150 pounds.

So, these trucks are heavy and need at least 4.10's to do anything and that is still not enough.

[bigblock73]

Your gears are going to kill you off the line...I would leave at about 1200-1300 RPM. Also, make sure your seat belts are installed and work, battery is down tight (if it is relocated, make sure you have a visible off/on switch out back somewhere), you need to have an overflow for the radiator, make sure you have all lug nuts on, and make sure your truck doesn't leak fluids. You will also need a helmet in case you don't have one.

With all that being said, since it is your first time and because of your gears...I would bet mid to high 14's.

[ocbaud]

it says on the rules at there website that the vehicle "must have factory tint on windows"

is that an nhra rule or something they really wont care about?

[78' Silverado]

Originally Posted by ocbaud

it says on the rules at there website that the vehicle "must have factory tint on windows"

is that an nhra rule or something they really wont care about?

Factory tint? wtf....I ahve never heard of nhra needed car/trucks that race to have factory tint. Most local track are VERY easy to work with. Seat belts, one working brake light, headlights, roll cage if needed depending on the time, stuff like that. And most track dont even req. u to wear a helmet if ur over like 12's. Trust me...theyh wont care if u have tint or not.

[ocbaud]

thats what i figured. i dont know why it says that on there website. but i also dont have to wear a helmet or have a driveshaft safety loop if i run anything above a 13.99

[ocbaud]

13.99 or quicker must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, OR 41.2A helmet
If car has T-tops or is a convertible, the driver must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, OR 41.2A helmet
Neck collar mandatory in all cars running 9.99 or quicker or exceeding 135 M.P.H.
Convertibles must have roll bar if running 13.99 or quicker
Automatic transmission lines must be high pressure type
Pressurized containers (i.e. air bottles) must be DOT approved
Hood scoops may not extend more than 11 inches above original hood surface
Carburetor return springs If linkage altered, must have toe loop on pedal
All holes in floor, firewall, and rear must be plugged
Fuel block or regulator must be 6 inches from firewall and rear must be plugged
No more than 12 inches of rubber hose in fuel system from tank to carburetor
No fuel lines in drivers compartment
Retention strap mandatory with traction bars
Drive shaft loop required 13.99 or quicker
Roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11.00-11.99
Roll cage mandatory in all vehicles running 10.99 or quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph.
Three inch driver restraint system (seat harness) SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory in any car 11. 99 or quicker and convertibles 13.99 and quicker.
Master cut-off mandatory for vehicles 9.99 and quicker or 135 m.p.h. or if battery is relocated.
Jacket required at 10.00 to 11.99 meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/I
Jacket and pants (meeting SFI Spec 3.2 A/5) and gloves (meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1) required at 9.99 to 7.50 or any vehicle exceeding 135 m.p.h.
Only factory tint on windows
Must have metal valve stems 11.99 or quicker
9.99 cars must be chassis certified and have NHRA license

[78' Silverado]

Originally Posted by ocbaud

13.99 or quicker must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, OR 41.2A helmet
If car has T-tops or is a convertible, the driver must have Snell 90, 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.1A ,31.2A, 41.1A, OR 41.2A helmet
Neck collar mandatory in all cars running 9.99 or quicker or exceeding 135 M.P.H.
Convertibles must have roll bar if running 13.99 or quicker
Automatic transmission lines must be high pressure type
Pressurized containers (i.e. air bottles) must be DOT approved
Hood scoops may not extend more than 11 inches above original hood surface
Carburetor return springs If linkage altered, must have toe loop on pedal
All holes in floor, firewall, and rear must be plugged
Fuel block or regulator must be 6 inches from firewall and rear must be plugged
No more than 12 inches of rubber hose in fuel system from tank to carburetor
No fuel lines in drivers compartment
Retention strap mandatory with traction bars
Drive shaft loop required 13.99 or quicker
Roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11.00-11.99
Roll cage mandatory in all vehicles running 10.99 or quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph.
Three inch driver restraint system (seat harness) SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory in any car 11. 99 or quicker and convertibles 13.99 and quicker.
Master cut-off mandatory for vehicles 9.99 and quicker or 135 m.p.h. or if battery is relocated.
Jacket required at 10.00 to 11.99 meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/I
Jacket and pants (meeting SFI Spec 3.2 A/5) and gloves (meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1) required at 9.99 to 7.50 or any vehicle exceeding 135 m.p.h.
Only factory tint on windows
Must have metal valve stems 11.99 or quicker
9.99 cars must be chassis certified and have NHRA license

DAM!!! I though our track was strict lol. Thats tons of rules. Down here at Penwell our 1/4 mile traucki. 11.00 or less..Helmet and Roll cage, T-Tops must be clamped down at all times..if not u wear a helmet. Driveshaft loops arent required. Pretty much you go there...line up and race. If ur 12 or less and/or have T-Top's....u dont need anything but youself in the drivers seat

[gldevall]

Eric, I really think you are blowing this way out of proportion. Those rules would apply to a NHRA sanctioned event. The most you should need is working head/tail lights, brake lights and a seat belt. So just go and have fun and blow a few mustanks away. PS: Be sure she gets some good video.