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Nov 21, 2004 | 01:04 PM

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ktplotts

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What have you all done to your trucks to make them so fast to beat trans am's and camaros. I can see depending on model that you can take them, but from personal experience, I would think it would take a lot to beat a TA. I ordered my 05 f-350 6.0L last week and can't wait to get it. I'm going to the track a little bit after i get it also to see how it really compaires to my TA.

-Kevin
05 F-350 Lariet 6.0L (Coming Soon)
01 Trans AM WS6 Ram Air(Slightly Moded) 12.7@112mph
96 Mazda b2300 4 banger (beater)

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Nov 21, 2004 | 02:15 PM

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IB Tim

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What have you all done to your trucks to make them so fast to beat trans am's and camaros.

They buy parts form MotorHaven like tunners and exhaust systems

Nov 21, 2004 | 04:10 PM

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bighoss550

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Originally Posted by ktplotts

am i to assume that the 12.7 was on slicks? these can run into the high 13's with a little practice. and a tuner or programmer.

Nov 21, 2004 | 04:48 PM

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SpartanDieselTech

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Originally Posted by ktplotts

What have you all done to your trucks to make them so fast to beat trans am's and camaros. I can see depending on model that you can take them, but from personal experience, I would think it would take a lot to beat a TA. I ordered my 05 f-350 6.0L last week and can't wait to get it. I'm going to the track a little bit after i get it also to see how it really compaires to my TA.

-Kevin
05 F-350 Lariet 6.0L (Coming Soon)
01 Trans AM WS6 Ram Air(Slightly Moded) 12.7@112mph
96 Mazda b2300 4 banger (beater)

In order to flat out-run a Trans am or cobra mustang, you will need some mods past the point of a normal tuning module and exhaust system, but those are what you need to start with. The SERIOUS parts will start showing up early 2005....when that happens, all but the most heavily modded "muscle" cars can catch a whiff of my trailer hitch as I go by...

Nov 21, 2004 | 05:34 PM

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I am thinking you will be looking for a "big" turbo under the tree this year

Nov 21, 2004 | 05:44 PM

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jasfaa

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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin

Speed limiter it is...

I have gone well over 80. I always thought the limiter was higher than that. I have never attempted 100.

Nov 21, 2004 | 05:56 PM

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BigF350

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I am thinking you will be looking for a "big" turbo under the tree this year

... or possibly even 2???

Nov 21, 2004 | 06:10 PM

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I have gone well over 80. I always thought the limiter was higher than that. I have never attempted 100.

One v-10 I had ran out at 91 the other ran out at 100, the 6.0 runs out at 93 no way of telling what it is supposed to be. I know of one that went to 83 and quit...hum...

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Nov 21, 2004 | 07:27 PM

#24

04superduty

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my truck stops at 97.

Nov 21, 2004 | 07:54 PM

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ktplotts

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Thanks for all of the useful links Tim.

bighoss550 - The 12.7 was on normal street tires

I'm not planning on doing to much to my truck, just maybe exhuast and chip. It is mainly going to be used for business. My car is my play toy.

Nov 21, 2004 | 10:06 PM

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jasfaa

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I am driving 300 miles tomorrow. I will see what the limitations are once and for all.

Nov 22, 2004 | 04:30 PM

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kw5413

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What have you all done to your trucks to make them so fast to beat trans am's and camaros.

In my case, ktplotts, I beat him at the light. Plus 4X4 engaged...+ RPM tag to about 1200.

Only had to take him the first 75 feet or so before he ran out of lane.