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Old 04-20-2010, 09:25 PM   #1
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Drag Racing

I've decided to get into this a little and found out what class I will fit into, but I'd like to get some things figured out. I'm running a healthy 355 in a 3/4ton long box.

-Weight
How much does your pickup weigh? I tipped the scales at 4350lbs with me in it.

-Cam
I've narrowed down my choices to two and want input. Comp cams 275DEH or the XE274H. I have heads that will take more than this, but I'd still like to be able to drive it on the streets.

-Torque converter
I was looking at a 2500 stall for either one, but want to know if it might be a little low. What are the effects of having to high of a stall?

-Tires
What would be a good set of tires to put on that are decent on the street and strip?

-The final question is Nitrous
Would you do it or not? I was considering a 100 or 150 shot if I do it.

Thats all for now and thanks for your input in advance.

Thomas

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Old 04-20-2010, 11:30 PM   #2
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Re: Drag Racing

what class are you going to run in? sportsman, pro..? I think if your running NOS, NHRA says you run pro or superpro can't remember. also what trans, rearend and gear ratio are you running?
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Old 04-21-2010, 12:48 AM   #3
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Re: Drag Racing

think you could still run dot as long as your tires are dot then move up as your times improve and add goodies
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Old 04-21-2010, 03:10 AM   #4
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Re: Drag Racing

If it were me , i would start out with a set of drag radials and run in a foot brake no electronic class with the tow rig while i was looking for a half ton to build a race truck out of . JMO .

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I've decided to get into this a little and found out what class I will fit into, but I'd like to get some things figured out. I'm running a healthy 355 in a 3/4ton long box.

-Weight
How much does your pickup weigh? I tipped the scales at 4350lbs with me in it.

-Cam
I've narrowed down my choices to two and want input. Comp cams 275DEH or the XE274H. I have heads that will take more than this, but I'd still like to be able to drive it on the streets.

-Torque converter
I was looking at a 2500 stall for either one, but want to know if it might be a little low. What are the effects of having to high of a stall?

-Tires
What would be a good set of tires to put on that are decent on the street and strip?

-The final question is Nitrous
Would you do it or not? I was considering a 100 or 150 shot if I do it.

Thats all for now and thanks for your input in advance.

Thomas
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Old 04-21-2010, 05:39 AM   #5
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Re: Drag Racing

I was consider going with a hydraulic roller. Alot of flat tappet cams have been going bad lately due to not enough ZDDP in oils. JMO.

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Old 04-21-2010, 09:42 PM   #6
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Re: Drag Racing

shawnt, i see that you are currently in iraq, thanks for serving
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Old 04-21-2010, 11:53 PM   #7
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what class are you going to run in? sportsman, pro..? I think if your running NOS, NHRA says you run pro or superpro can't remember. also what trans, rearend and gear ratio are you running?
I have a rebuilt TH350 and 4.56 gears inside an HO52. I fall into the unlimited street class.
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