Drag racing advice and possible engine swap

[Orpedcrow]

I haven’t thought of autocross, I didn’t think I could do it with a giant boat anchor like the Chevy. Big guy.

Oh heck yea. Try to find a good guys show to get too. You’re bound to see at least one

 

[618 Syndicate]

I should definitely do that, I recently had a leak in the power steering pressure line but thankfully I was able to replace it.

Launching on a prepped track (no wheel slip at all) holding the loud pedal to the floor for 10 seconds and then mashing the brakes will expose every weak point in your driveline.

 

[Orpedcrow]

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[KamenRider_1500]

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Man, definitely peaked my interest. I’m guessing I will need to upgrade my brake system before thinking of autocrossing. Definitely looks fun.

 

[Orpedcrow]

I’m in no way trying to steer you away from drag racing lol but you are in a state that frowns on people having fun so your truck may become a trailer queen really quick if you don’t know your way around your local “government” whereas brake and suspension modifications (which will be needed in drag racing too) won’t catch the eye of the man as easily as emission controlled devices.

Plus minor suspension mods in these trucks will get you howling around corners above those “recommended speeds” on those yellow and black road signs.

 

[KamenRider_1500]

I’m in no way trying to steer you away from drag racing lol but you are in a state that frowns on people having fun so your truck may become a trailer queen really quick if you don’t know your way around your local “government” whereas brake and suspension modifications (which will be needed in drag racing too) won’t catch the eye of the man as easily as emission controlled devices.

Plus minor suspension mods in these trucks will get you howling around corners above those “recommended speeds” on those yellow and black road signs.

Most definitely true, California just sucks. I do want to try both drag racing and autocross, just to test the waters.

 

[Orpedcrow]

Most definitely true, California just sucks. I do want to try both drag racing and autocross, just to test the waters.

Definitely. Find a track and check out a test and tune or run what you brung night. Get on their website and read the rules and pay attention to the track marshals, they’ll yell at you if you’re doing something wrong

 

[0xDEADBEEF]

Just get the cheapest RWD car you can find. Take everything out except the seat and the steering wheel. It'll probably be 1.5 seconds faster than your truck in the 1/4 and half the time at the auto-x.

 

[highwaystar]

Step one: Install a driveshaft safety loop.

 

[618 Syndicate]

Step one: Install a driveshaft safety loop.

Very good idea, but not required with what he's gonna be doing.