0-60 clips / Acceleration videos thread

[Farmtruck 2]

Not sure I've seen a thread like this before, so I decided I'd give it go and see how things turn out. Any 0-60 clips, or random acceleration clips are welcome, doesn't matter if you have a truck that does 0-60 in 6 seconds, or 16 seconds This thread isn't a d**k measuring contest, so be nice.

This truck is mine, a 1970 custom camper C/20
402 with an intake and various other things, hooked up to a Dana 60 with 3.54 gears. This run wasn't very good, unfortunately. Brake torqued it on top of gravel, so not a very good start. And it was surging a bit on the top end, which was really strange. I also had about 300 pounds of extra stuff in the truck, so that doesn't help. I know, excuses excuses lol. Anyways, enjoy! Not too bad for my first vehicle https://youtu.be/MPsR8c7EhVg

[Ekliptix]

My truck would be dismal in this dept now. I'll do one when the 402 is installed.
I do have this clip of my Z06 getting to 60 in 3.5 sec. https://youtu.be/ZYpDHtUtJ58?t=74

[tommys72]

Vette runs strong!

[Coley]

Originally Posted by Farmtruck 2

Not sure I've seen a thread like this before, so I decided I'd give it go and see how things turn out. Any 0-60 clips, or random acceleration clips are welcome, doesn't matter if you have a truck that does 0-60 in 6 seconds, or 16 seconds This thread isn't a d**k measuring contest, so be nice.

This truck is mine, a 1970 custom camper C/20
402 with an intake and various other things, hooked up to a Dana 60 with 3.54 gears. This run wasn't very good, unfortunately. Brake torqued it on top of gravel, so not a very good start. And it was surging a bit on the top end, which was really strange. I also had about 300 pounds of extra stuff in the truck, so that doesn't help. I know, excuses excuses lol. Anyways, enjoy! Not too bad for my first vehicle https://youtu.be/MPsR8c7EhVg

Not bad at all!!...nicely done. Looks like something close to 10 seconds which is hauling the mail for a 3/4ton (5000lb) vehicle for sure.

All Good
Coley

[cypressbog]

I'm sorry, but my stomach got sick watching the first video. Really? Holding a camera while trying to reach a speed the fastest you can? No thanks, I value mine and others lives much more than that. I'm not even sure if this site should accept a thread like this, as it's a matter of time before someone gets hurt or killed. Dam whippersnappers!

[Farmtruck 2]

Originally Posted by Ekliptix

My truck would be dismal in this dept now. I'll do one when the 402 is installed.
I do have this clip of my Z06 getting to 60 in 3.5 sec. https://youtu.be/ZYpDHtUtJ58?t=74

Hopefully one day your truck is quicker than your z06 haha. But yeah, that's a nice run. Good launch, clean shifts. Good job!

[Farmtruck 2]

Originally Posted by cypressbog

I'm sorry, but my stomach got sick watching the first video. Really? Holding a camera while trying to reach a speed the fastest you can? No thanks, I value mine and others lives much more than that. I'm not even sure if this site should accept a thread like this, as it's a matter of time before someone gets hurt or killed. Dam whippersnappers!

Considering I was on a completely straight road that's about a half mile long, with an existing speed limit of 45 as is, and there was no one behind me or ahead of me for the entire run, I'd say it's pretty safe. And I was holding my phone while holding the steering wheel at the same time. I always had two hands on the wheel, and I only looked at my screen when I first started recording to make sure I had a shot of the Speedo. Even when I shut the video off, I didn't look. That's why the video goes on for a few seconds after I reached 60.

Fairly safe, if you ask me. I don't condone going "Fast" unless you're in complete control of a vehicle you're confident in, in an environment where danger to yourself, passengers and civilians is minimized.

[Farmtruck 2]

Originally Posted by Coley

Not bad at all!!...nicely done. Looks like something close to 10 seconds which is hauling the mail for a 3/4ton (5000lb) vehicle for sure.

All Good
Coley

Yeah, people have definitely had slower first cars haha. It's quick enough for my 18 year old self to learn how to handle acceleration and high speeds. I've been wanting to get a better run, but I simply haven't had the chance, surprisingly.

[NC_John]

Don't know what the 0-60 time was (adequate I guess). I had serious traction problems with the previous wheels/tires but here is a first three (of six) gear pull.

http://vid780.photobucket.com/albums...ps5xxgmlce.mp4

I've got much better tires now that'll hook but some other changes have required me to basically start over on my EFI tuning so it's back to square one.

[Heavymetl]

Last summer on my first trip to the track with the turbo build.


https://youtu.be/8DCkwtT71E0?t=34

[ryanv70c10]

Originally Posted by cypressbog

I'm sorry, but my stomach got sick watching the first video. Really? Holding a camera while trying to reach a speed the fastest you can? No thanks, I value mine and others lives much more than that. I'm not even sure if this site should accept a thread like this, as it's a matter of time before someone gets hurt or killed. Dam whippersnappers!

Hey guy, relax guy...

[Farmtruck 2]

Got a better 0-60 time the other day! Timed it at around 8.7 seconds. Truck info is earlier in the thread and in the video description if you're curious https://youtu.be/5qB6ExTMpUI

[Rich72C10]

Ha, I knew there had to be a thread like this!


Getting a video was challenging, used my iPad Pro. Which I almost dropped when I took off. Looking at my video editor, 0-60 took 10.17 seconds. Not going to win any drag races that's for sure LOL


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72 Chevy C10 LWB SBC 350 - Nailing Pedal to Floor

SBC 350, stock rebuild with mild RV Cam, TH350, and 3.08 Open Rear End (or is it a 3.07?)
72 Quadrajet 4BBL Modified by Cliff's High Performance
Ignition by Progression Ignition

[pjmoreland]

Here's a video of my truck from before I replaced the TH400 with a 700R4. It was difficult then to maintain traction in first gear with an open diff. It is even harder now with the ridiculously low first gear of the 700R4.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xa4pJmorC6k

[Rich72C10]

Show off LOL - very nice indeed! You'll leave me in your dust for sure ;-)

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Show off LOL - very nice indeed! You'll leave me in your dust for sure ;-)

I'm pretty happy with how my engine turned out just by throwing on a used set of Vortec heads and a new cam. Anyone who has put moderate effort into building a performance engine would blow me away though.

[Rich72C10]

my understanding is with my rebuild going with builder dished and not flat top pistons hurt me (and the fat builders head gasket too). Oh well, I still can get down the road okay. The goal was never to be anywhere near a performance engine.

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

my understanding is with my rebuild going with builder dished and not flat top pistons hurt me (and the fat builders head gasket too). Oh well, I still can get down the road okay. The goal was never to be anywhere near a performance engine.

It looks like your engine has enough power to be fun, and it's well-tuned. I got lucky since my engine already had flat top pistons.

[RustyBucket]

Several years ago New Smyrna Speedway hosted a Sun. afternoon event they called an old style drag race. It's a paved 1/2mi. banked oval. They used the pit lane for the drag strip. No timing device and pretty girl dropping her arms for the starter. $5 entry fee & burn all the tire you want. Probably had straight 400' to 500' to the banked first turn. LOTS of cars/trucks/motorcycles. Run your buddy or whoever you came up against. Big fun compared to looking at cars at a car show. They only did it twice. Only casualty I know of was a Cobra kit car that hit the pit wall pretty hard with the front.
Wish I had video. It was hard to make the Blazer go with a 3.08 open rear, TKO500 with a 3.27 low gear & a mild 454. Only had to wait in line about 10 minutes to run again....& again...