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**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2005, 11:54 PM

This guy isn't playing around....

During a test session that tortured and killed the truck’s Turbo 400 transmission, Garrett had laid down a crazy-fast 7.70 ET at 186.9 mph in the quarter mile. Using a power/speed calculator, Garrett figures that the engine must be making at least 1,920 hp to go that fast—but considering the pass was conservative (to save the trans) and he had to lift off the throttle momentarily at half track (to regain control), he believes it is actually making well over 2,000 hp.

Since the Turbo 400 had become a limiting factor, Garrett has since replaced it with an air-shifted, three-speed B&J planetary-type transmission with an AFT “two-and-a-half disc” 11-inch clutch. This set up has brought with it a whole new set of challenges, not the least of which is launching and Clutch management. However, once the set-up is dialed in, he believes the truck has the potential to go low 7 or high 6-second quarter mile ET’s, solidifying his title of World’s Fastest Street-Legal Truck and making him a legitimate threat in Pro Street—a class dominated by state-of-the-art race cars.

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2005, 11:54 PM

2.........
540 inch big block engine develops over 2,000 horsepower on alcohol. Fuel economy? About 3.5 gallons per mile.

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2005, 11:57 PM

Custom-built headers with 2-1/2-inch primary tubes dumping into Flowmaster collector mufflers with 4.5-inch outlets

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2005, 11:58 PM

The interior is all aluminum and features a funny car roll cage, fabricated aluminum “seat”, Auto Meter instruments, and not much else. That big aluminum lever you see is the hand brake Garrett uses to control the truck’s forward motion on the starting line. The transmission is always in gear—there is no neutral.

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2005, 11:59 PM

Hand-fabricated tonneau cover hides huge aluminum wheel tubs that make way for Hoosier Quick Time DOT legal tires that measure 22.5 inches wide by 33 inches tall.

bigblock73 · 01-27-2005, 12:00 AM

That is insane...very cool! Ken, do you have any other pics of the truck...without the dude in front of it? Better yet, have a link?

**N2TRUX** · 01-27-2005, 12:01 AM

Garrett’s mill uses an MSD Digital 7 ignition box and MSD coil, which he says works flawlessly. Computech data logger (left) is a recent addition; it records engine rpm, transmission input shaft rpm, driveline rpm and exhaust gas temperature

bigblock73 · 01-27-2005, 12:01 AM

I see the bed is molded to the cab too...is it steel or glass (the truck)?

C-10volvo · 01-27-2005, 12:02 AM

hahaha, rage n' rat finally has someone to drag!!

my cavalier could take them both

SanitysBane · 01-27-2005, 12:03 AM

whats times is he running in it?

**N2TRUX** · 01-27-2005, 12:08 AM

It's kind of confusing because most of the info in the article pertains to what the truck has done in the past. With the new motor it hasn't hooked up yet. Here's the article....
Look inside

TIMSPEED · 01-27-2005, 01:29 AM

It went 11.90's with a 468?? Must have been a mild 468 with that kinda truck setup...I gotta show this to my buddy, because he's building his 79 up to be a 9 or 10 second truck.

lost wages · 01-27-2005, 05:58 AM

thats sweet.

Blue Beard · 01-27-2005, 08:36 AM

What's the truck weigh in at...?

Ric83 · 01-27-2005, 10:10 AM

WOW!! That is awesome!!

Izzy · 01-27-2005, 10:10 AM

Damn that's a beast.

cliffsta · 01-27-2005, 12:46 PM

and its steet legal

I'd love to see some ricer pull up next to him, trying to start something..........

AirMale · 01-27-2005, 06:11 PM

Street legal? I'm kinda partial to having a passenger seat so I can scare the chit outta my friends!

TIMSPEED · 01-27-2005, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirMale

Street legal? I'm kinda partial to having a passenger seat so I can scare the chit outta my friends!

I also like having a reverse gear.

87 Shortwide · 01-29-2005, 05:07 AM

I cant say mine will be that wild, but I am shooting to have one of the quicker street driveable, stock frame and stock suspension SWB's out there.

01-26-2005, 11:54 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	This is a Hot Rod Truck.... This guy isn't playing around.... During a test session that tortured and killed the truck’s Turbo 400 transmission, Garrett had laid down a crazy-fast 7.70 ET at 186.9 mph in the quarter mile. Using a power/speed calculator, Garrett figures that the engine must be making at least 1,920 hp to go that fast—but considering the pass was conservative (to save the trans) and he had to lift off the throttle momentarily at half track (to regain control), he believes it is actually making well over 2,000 hp. Since the Turbo 400 had become a limiting factor, Garrett has since replaced it with an air-shifted, three-speed B&J planetary-type transmission with an AFT “two-and-a-half disc” 11-inch clutch. This set up has brought with it a whole new set of challenges, not the least of which is launching and Clutch management. However, once the set-up is dialed in, he believes the truck has the potential to go low 7 or high 6-second quarter mile ET’s, solidifying his title of World’s Fastest Street-Legal Truck and making him a legitimate threat in Pro Street—a class dominated by state-of-the-art race cars. Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-27-2005 at 12:05 AM.

01-27-2005, 12:00 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	That is insane...very cool! Ken, do you have any other pics of the truck...without the dude in front of it? Better yet, have a link? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-27-2005, 12:01 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I see the bed is molded to the cab too...is it steel or glass (the truck)? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-27-2005, 12:02 AM	#9
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	hahaha, rage n' rat finally has someone to drag!! my cavalier could take them both __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

01-27-2005, 12:03 AM	#10
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	whats times is he running in it? __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

01-26-2005, 11:57 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Custom-built headers with 2-1/2-inch primary tubes dumping into Flowmaster collector mufflers with 4.5-inch outlets

01-26-2005, 11:58 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	The interior is all aluminum and features a funny car roll cage, fabricated aluminum “seat”, Auto Meter instruments, and not much else. That big aluminum lever you see is the hand brake Garrett uses to control the truck’s forward motion on the starting line. The transmission is always in gear—there is no neutral.

01-26-2005, 11:59 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Hand-fabricated tonneau cover hides huge aluminum wheel tubs that make way for Hoosier Quick Time DOT legal tires that measure 22.5 inches wide by 33 inches tall.

01-27-2005, 12:08 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It's kind of confusing because most of the info in the article pertains to what the truck has done in the past. With the new motor it hasn't hooked up yet. Here's the article.... Look inside

01-27-2005, 01:29 AM	#12
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	It went 11.90's with a 468?? Must have been a mild 468 with that kinda truck setup...I gotta show this to my buddy, because he's building his 79 up to be a 9 or 10 second truck. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-27-2005, 05:58 AM	#13
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	thats sweet.

01-27-2005, 08:36 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	What's the truck weigh in at...? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-27-2005, 10:10 AM	#15
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	WOW!! That is awesome!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

01-27-2005, 10:10 AM	#16
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Damn that's a beast.

01-27-2005, 12:46 PM	#17
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	and its steet legal I'd love to see some ricer pull up next to him, trying to start something.......... __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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01-27-2005, 06:11 PM	#18
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Street legal? I'm kinda partial to having a passenger seat so I can scare the chit outta my friends! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

01-29-2005, 05:07 AM	#20
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	I cant say mine will be that wild, but I am shooting to have one of the quicker street driveable, stock frame and stock suspension SWB's out there. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

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