Ran 11.44 @117.69mph

[71Dragtruck]

I wanted to get a 1 piece, but nobody wanted to build one that long, they said it wouldn't hold up.

[nxtruck]

I think that the 2-piece shafts are stronger than a lot of people think. I always heard jokes from my buddies when we were at the track about seeing parts of driveshafts coming out from underneath my truck on a pass, but it never happened, and I went some 6.70s in the 1/8 with that setup. I finally got nervous enough about it and put the 1-piece in it.

[71Dragtruck]

Mine has been good so far, hope it holds up. It is made of heavy duty 1350 series parts and makes the stock shaft look like a tooth pick.

[nxtruck]

71, if you're running 1350-series parts, then you're definitely running better stuff than I was. All I ever ran was the factory stuff. About every 2 years or so, I'd put a carrier brg., u-joints, and a slip yoke in it. Never had any trouble out of it.

[57sailplane]

hey djracer
did you get your torque convertor problem fixed? have you been running? haven't heard from you for a while..

[djracer]

I have the old one out of my camaro in it right now but I have to get the other one redone to be able to spray it! This one seems to run about the same but I don't want to kill this one!

[djracer]

anybody run this weekend? I just took my two boys and a friend down the track!


Meathead found me glass bedsides and a tailgate now I got to go to Tn.

[71Dragtruck]

And details on the glass tailgate would be???????? Where, weight, how much.

No racing for me, seats are suppose to be in this week, and mine is going in for a roll bar. Have all the parts now to run 10's.

[nxtruck]

I didn't run this weekend. I'm trying to figure out a high-rpm vibration that seems to be drivetrain related. What do you guys run as far as pinion angle is concerned?

[bigjimzlll]

Too damn hot to run here..over 110 and we are getting ready to shoot the primer. Going to install the new converter and ultimate playback tach. We are 2 degrees down with the ladder bar set up. I'm going to drop the barsdown one hole to try and get a good shot of a wheelie.

[djracer]

Originally Posted by 71Dragtruck

And details on the glass tailgate would be???????? Where, weight, how much.

No racing for me, seats are suppose to be in this week, and mine is going in for a roll bar. Have all the parts now to run 10's.

Good luck with the new mods! You need the roll cage! The glass stuff is super thin and just a skin!

[bigjimzlll]

Originally Posted by djracer

Good luck with the new mods! You need the roll cage! The glass stuff is super thin and just a skin!

yea...but...where and how much????? I used a tail gate skin(after market) pretty light and cheap

[djracer]

Meathead found this stuff in Tn but its new never installed. I think its probably from U.S. Body source!

[bigjimzlll]

I didn't think US body had bedsides....complete beds yes..I'll have to look into it.
Nevermind..they do...not cheap though:O

[409biscayne]

Hey Jim
I finally got my truck to 1.99 60ft , not exactly down where you are , but ....
Do you think i would benefit from some front drag shocks ? I'm running new gas da stock replacement from Napa . They seem much stiffer than the rears . Thanks ...................................... 409 .

[bigjimzlll]

are you spinning? What converter? are running the slicks I sold you? Sub 2 second is getting there. What was your MPH

[bskylerj]

Originally Posted by djracer

anybody run this weekend? I just took my two boys and a friend down the track!

I did not run at the track but we did get the supercharged beast fired up and ran down the road. It is going to be sweet. At 40 mph I gave it about 3/4 throttle and it left a 20ft long patch and was gone. We still have to play with the timing and carb. It hit 5lbs of boost and I have it set up for now to do 8lbs of boost. I might try the 10lbs sooner than later. Sorry to highjack the thread, just excited to finally drive the beast.

[409biscayne]

Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

are you spinning? What converter? are running the slicks I sold you? Sub 2 second is getting there. What was your MPH

Not spinning that i can tell ,does shudder a little , 2400 street fighter , on your slicks , mph only 92. It;s been hot here as well , so et 14.42 - 14.49 ish.
409

[bigjimzlll]

Front drag shocks wouldn't hurt(except the wallet) but I don't think you will pick up much. When I first started I ran 14.57 at 87mph, so you do have some ET left. Have you played with tuning yet? A quicker advance curve with a higher total timing should help the short time. What distributor are you running.
You can always call me at 530-945-8975

[71Dragtruck]

Right on, JIM'S DRAG TRUCK HOT LINE !!!!

Good job breaking the 2's.

Just remember, when looking at your 60', it's not like a car, that's alot of steel your trying to move. I've taken alot of car's that out 60' me, I have good reaction times, so cross first so you don't notice unless your watching the clock.

You thinking of going to glass bedsides Jim? I wonder what US body's cab weighs?

[71Dragtruck]

Originally Posted by bskylerj

I did not run at the track but we did get the supercharged beast fired up and ran down the road. It is going to be sweet. At 40 mph I gave it about 3/4 throttle and it left a 20ft long patch and was gone. We still have to play with the timing and carb. It hit 5lbs of boost and I have it set up for now to do 8lbs of boost. I might try the 10lbs sooner than later. Sorry to highjack the thread, just excited to finally drive the beast.

You have to get that thing to the track, slap on a set of slicks and see what she runs. We need to know details like that.

[bigjimzlll]

Nope on the bedsides. We talked about it last night. I can remove and install my complete bed by myself. So I figure around a 125lbs. 2 bedsides(outer skin only) and a tail gate skin. So I can't justify the 1000.00 for the glass stuff...and it may even weigh more. I am going to email US body and find out how much the glass doors weight...our doors are real...real heavy.

Anyone that needs help or wants to compair notes..or just say hey can give me a call...I have like 10,000 roll over minutes I need to use...lol

[djracer]

Originally Posted by bskylerj

I did not run at the track but we did get the supercharged beast fired up and ran down the road. It is going to be sweet. At 40 mph I gave it about 3/4 throttle and it left a 20ft long patch and was gone. We still have to play with the timing and carb. It hit 5lbs of boost and I have it set up for now to do 8lbs of boost. I might try the 10lbs sooner than later. Sorry to highjack the thread, just excited to finally drive the beast.

Post us some pics I'd love to see your ride!

[71Dragtruck]

Let us know what you find out about the doors. The pics you showed of your bed, that's complete? You just have side skins and tail gate skin no front, with framework? What do you run for a cover? I've often wondered if a aluminum floor would be worth the cost, I want to lighten mine up, but would like to keep a full bed.

[409biscayne]

Morning guys
This is my favorite thread . I'm running the factory points distr , with 38 degs of timing , no vac advance , i do have a 6a box and msd distr i could swap in . Whatta ya think of a 75 shot of NOS ?
Not trying to hi - jack , that's my last question .
Thanks ....................................... 409.