Gonna start drag racing with my pulling engine...need assistance

[DieselEater]

I've got a solid roller 470 that hits 8000 RPM with no problem! It's pushing around 700 HP, but has no bottom end so to speak...LOL

The pulling sport has been super cool, but all the events are at least 4 hours drive from me, and the schedule is like maybe 4 events per year that I can attend...(weekends).

I've been toying with the idea of building a drag truck, and have even bought a couple short fleets...but they have just sat, and been sold off.

Now I am totally serious about building a drag truck in a 67-72 short fleet format, since there is a strip just an hour north of me in Pueblo, CO...

Question 1:

What kind of times could I run with a 700 horse 69 SWB? This will give me an indication of what class I would fall into, and what safety requirement I should prepare for.

Question 2:

Should I run a manual or automatic? I don't care which one, as long as it has a justifiable benefit over the other.

Question 3:

Will my power output require a bigger rear end then a stock 12 bolt with upgraded axles, ring, and pinion?

Question 4:

I can get a 67 truck for CHEAP...what are the differences between the 67-68, and the 69-72 frames? Does it matter? I prefer the 69-70 look.



That should get me started, and thanks in advance for your responses!!!



Adrian Flores
Team FRANKENSTEIN Motorsports

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