New 4x4 pull Diesel class, need input

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In, Oh, Pa, W Va. Some guys are getting a pro-stock Diesel class going for next year for these areas. Plus a steady stock Diesel class. Most of the time out here, the Diesels pull exhibition, or try to strip enough to run with the gassers.
Any suggestions on weight classes, engine enhancements, or chassis changes, is welcome.
Or come see me at Quaker Steak & Lube Diesel Rally, Sept. 10th.

Gene
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1997 Cummins Dodge 4x4 Bombed & Amsoiled
Member of TDR,LIC-ROC,GLTDR,NRA

 

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I'm jealous, I wanna pull with you guys, wa wa.
anyway my truck wieghs in at 6500 lbs with a full tank and no spare and my 160lb ass in it. I guess the Mitchels run in 7000 and 7700 or 8000, so maybe a 7500lb class and 8500 would cover everyone. classes should be pure stock, street modified(drugs not allowed and no body mods or wieghts on the front, if a winch must be functional), and modified (everything goes for the Mitchelized)
Hows that sound
Adam

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96 4x4, 3. 54 posi, 3" lift, 35" bfg m/t's,dual stabalizers, aluminium wheels, sport headlights,billet grill, tenzo blue foglights, K/N, NOS, Bullydog LPG, Tweaked Pump, Hx40 w/ 18. 5cm2, 4" exhaust w/ 2 chamber Flomaster, Jim Leonard street dual disc, Kenwood sterio System, Westach 60lb boost/ egt guage,aluminium bed rail covers, clear tail lenses w/ red bulbs,chrome diff covers, #10 tst and 370hp marine injectors, best performance to date= 445hp @ 2600 and 850lb of torque, and 14. 35 @ 98mph,
Adam

 

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Adam,
Good input! From what I've heard from Miller Pulling Enterprises, they don't believe there is such a thing as stock. If it has insurance and plates, you are going to run!
I'm thinking things are leaning towards street stock, and modified stock. Probally one turbo, no drugs.
I think you are right about the 7500 class. I am at 6800 on fumes! Bigger tires and rims, full tank of fuel and I would be over 7000. Nobody wants to strip their truck every weekend.
I feel sorry for the Powerstrokes when they start bombing to run with the modified Cummins. I just don't think they will live.

Gene

 

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I know, I've been whatching over on there site. oh well
Adam

 

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You guys get to have all the fun. There is only one truck pull a year in my area and they don't have a diesel class. The same people put one on in two other cities about two hours away from me and they do have a run-what-you-brung class. I'd go and do it, but with my luck, I'd break something and have to walk home.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4, Driftwood/Mist Grey, 5 spd, 3. 54, 19. 5 Alcoa's, 245/70-19. 5 Michelin's, Ranchhand front bumper, Ranchhand rear bumper, Ranchhand toolbox, "Scotty Air", TST PowerMax2, Autometer Gauges, Centerforce clutch, Upgraded fuel lines (JRE and Aeroquip), MagHytec Diff Cover, PacBrake

 

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You wont know until you try.
I don't run in a diesel class, I get to beat up on gassers. LOL
6500lb class
Adam

 

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I can get mine down to 6200#s sans tailgate, spare,toolboxes, quarter tank of fuel, 1 license plate and me wearing a thong, which I have to admit is not a pretty sight #ad
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96 2500 4x4 5spd 3. 54 grs,#10 TST plate,AFC spring kit,16 cm turbo,CUSTOM 4" exhaust, (turbo to tail),K&N RE-0880 filter,TST guages,370HP injectors,3800 rpm governor spring kit, Mcleod dual disc clutch(street),305/70r16 Goodyear Wrangler MT tires

 

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You can say that again. LOL. Hi Don.

 

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Miller Pulling Enterprises will be at the Quaker Steak & Lube Rally Sept 10th.
Here's where we can tell the the people running things what we want/ think. I doubt there will be a group of Diesel heads this big in one place till next spring. Come on out and support Diesel play time!

Gene