I went to the track for the 1st time!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 07-01-2010, 11:24 PM

Truck details:
85 SWB 305 with some bolt-ons, th350 w/shift kit, 10 bolt open 3.08 gears, 295/50/15 street tires and stock suspension. I think the truck ran great but I think with some more time at the track I can drop the times. Had a great time and I am definitely hooked on the strip and can't wait to get going on the truck for real. Anyway here are the times
1st run:
RT:.485
60ft:2.524
1/8et:11.385
1/8 mph:60.75
1/4et:17.974
1/4 mph:71.01

2nd run:
RT:.150
60ft:2.501
1/8et:11.263
1/8 mph:61.69
1/4et:17.691
1/4 mph:71.82

http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=My2ndRun.mp4

3rd Run:
RT:.361
60ft:2.497
1/8et:11.307
1/8 mph:61.02
1/4et:17.795
1/4 mph:73.86

http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=My3rdRun.mp4

Try not to laugh at me too much, I got to start somewhere.

I will post the video tomorrow.

shawnt · 07-02-2010, 12:06 AM

You're right, you've got to start somewhere.
At least you had fun and found a new hobby

Congrats

Shawn

rjs53 · 07-02-2010, 12:57 AM

looks consistent. and you had fun thats the main thing. change the gears in that rearend to a 4.11 or something and if you dont plan on driving it on the street again throw in a mini spool, cheap and affective

softballnrd27 · 07-02-2010, 05:39 AM

It will run on the street still but I will probably make a trip to the pull a part to find a 9" that can go under the truck. I am going to try and get it in the 16s before I swap to the 350. The 350 is to have a good motor so I can start my big block build.

chris mc bride · 07-03-2010, 01:47 PM

have fun but becarefull dragracing is addictive,Believe me I spent a cpl of fortunes doing.I can't go to track now without getting a itch.This itch cost me few grand if I scratch it.Once you go to a blower motor everything else is boring,unless its running nitro.No I don't mean nitrous either its ok but not the same rush.

cableguy0 · 07-03-2010, 02:46 PM

Get some gears in that thing. The 60' time is atrocious. Gears are your biggest issue You can probably pick up a second or more just by swapping to a 3.73

softballnrd27 · 07-04-2010, 12:27 PM

I have plans to go and pick up a 9" here real soon so I am not going to put any money in the 10 bolt. This was just a baseline run to see where the truck started. I will also get a free 350 from a buddy of mine, not sure what I am going to do with it though.

68GMCCustom · 07-04-2010, 01:30 PM

my big 5300lb '01 Sierra C3 extended cab with 325hp 6.0/AWD/3.73's would run 15's in the low 90's. Amazing what the differences are.

I guess thats why I'm putting a 6.0 in my '68 GMC.

softballnrd27 · 07-04-2010, 04:43 PM

I know, it's crazy how good the vehicles are in HP dept. I want to run my 2010 silverado to see what the difference is.

68GMCCustom · 07-04-2010, 05:19 PM

its probably quicker...

**Tom Vogel** · 07-04-2010, 06:42 PM

Tsk,tsk... corupting the inocent

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07-01-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	I went to the track for the 1st time!!(Video Added) Truck details: 85 SWB 305 with some bolt-ons, th350 w/shift kit, 10 bolt open 3.08 gears, 295/50/15 street tires and stock suspension. I think the truck ran great but I think with some more time at the track I can drop the times. Had a great time and I am definitely hooked on the strip and can't wait to get going on the truck for real. Anyway here are the times 1st run: RT:.485 60ft:2.524 1/8et:11.385 1/8 mph:60.75 1/4et:17.974 1/4 mph:71.01 2nd run: RT:.150 60ft:2.501 1/8et:11.263 1/8 mph:61.69 1/4et:17.691 1/4 mph:71.82 http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=My2ndRun.mp4 3rd Run: RT:.361 60ft:2.497 1/8et:11.307 1/8 mph:61.02 1/4et:17.795 1/4 mph:73.86 http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=My3rdRun.mp4 Try not to laugh at me too much, I got to start somewhere. I will post the video tomorrow. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168 Last edited by softballnrd27; 07-07-2010 at 08:57 AM.

07-02-2010, 12:06 AM	#2
shawnt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sulphur springs texas Posts: 141	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! You're right, you've got to start somewhere. At least you had fun and found a new hobby Congrats Shawn __________________ Shawn 85 SWB 7.39 @ 93 Best so far with 0 tuning Lesson in life: Never fry bacon naked!

07-02-2010, 12:57 AM	#3
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! looks consistent. and you had fun thats the main thing. change the gears in that rearend to a 4.11 or something and if you dont plan on driving it on the street again throw in a mini spool, cheap and affective __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

07-02-2010, 05:39 AM	#4
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! It will run on the street still but I will probably make a trip to the pull a part to find a 9" that can go under the truck. I am going to try and get it in the 16s before I swap to the 350. The 350 is to have a good motor so I can start my big block build. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
chris mc bride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greensboro nc Posts: 686	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! have fun but becarefull dragracing is addictive,Believe me I spent a cpl of fortunes doing.I can't go to track now without getting a itch.This itch cost me few grand if I scratch it.Once you go to a blower motor everything else is boring,unless its running nitro.No I don't mean nitrous either its ok but not the same rush.

07-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! Get some gears in that thing. The 60' time is atrocious. Gears are your biggest issue You can probably pick up a second or more just by swapping to a 3.73 __________________ 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.

07-04-2010, 12:27 PM	#7
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! I have plans to go and pick up a 9" here real soon so I am not going to put any money in the 10 bolt. This was just a baseline run to see where the truck started. I will also get a free 350 from a buddy of mine, not sure what I am going to do with it though. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-04-2010, 01:30 PM	#8
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! my big 5300lb '01 Sierra C3 extended cab with 325hp 6.0/AWD/3.73's would run 15's in the low 90's. Amazing what the differences are. I guess thats why I'm putting a 6.0 in my '68 GMC. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#9
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! I know, it's crazy how good the vehicles are in HP dept. I want to run my 2010 silverado to see what the difference is. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-04-2010, 05:19 PM	#10
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! its probably quicker... __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-04-2010, 06:42 PM	#11
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: I went to the track for the 1st time!! Tsk,tsk... corupting the inocent.



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