1st gen 1/4 mile times

[NeedMoPower]

I was just wondering what some of you other first gen guys are running in the 1/4 mile? I think i'm gonna try my luck at the track this weekend and was wondering what to expect as far as times. Can anyone tell me what times I should expect out of a 5 speed?

Thanks,

Cody

 

[glhs]

Not knowing what your truck weighs (I'll guesstimate 6000#+/-) You should be able to get low 15s maybe high 14s w/ a good launch & good shifting. Just a guess. Kurt

 

[NeedMoPower]

Kurt,

Thanks for the reply and I hope you are right about the times. I think my truck weighs about 6400 pounds... give or take. I am a first time racer and dont know what to expect.

My friend bet me 100 dollars that my truckwont break 16 seconds. He doesnt think there is any chance (drives a powerstroke) and I have no idea what kind of times are possible. Did I make a bad bet? Any other guesses about the times before I go to the track?

Cody

 

[glhs]

If it weighs 6400 (w/or w/out you) you can probably forget about 14s. But I think 15s won't be a problem.

The one time I tried my truck (6900#) I had it in 2wd w/ an open diff. and it ran 17. 1@78. My RWHP I estimate at 220. Kurt

 

[Dieselman359]

1/8 mile times

By far the most fun I've had with my truck yet, was at the TDR Nationals in Columbus, IN, doing the 1/8 mile drags. I'd never done any dragin' (do stoplights count?) but have always wanted to. Now I know that this isn't 1/4 but it may give you an idea, the numbers are as follows;



Run 1 11. 4@62mph

Run 2 11. 5@64mph

Run 3 11. 8@64mph



I was pretty much in line with all the other trucks. My truck is around 7000lbs, I think. The biggest limiting factor I think is the slow-shiftin' Getrag. Do a little practicin' just for fun.



P. S. Tell your Powerstroke buddy to go to the bank!!!Oo.

 

[nascar mark]

Originally posted by NeedMoPower

I was just wondering what some of you other first gen guys are running in the 1/4 mile? I think i'm gonna try my luck at the track this weekend and was wondering what to expect as far as times. Can anyone tell me what times I should expect out of a 5 speed?

Thanks,

Cody

The 5 speed is going to kill you. My guess puts you right about 17 sec.

Good luck



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