Question for 'SolidGround'
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Question for 'SolidGround'
Or anyone in the Little Rock metro area with a "built" truck. I've decided to bite the bullet and sink some money into the 7.3 rather than a Cummins swap. But I'd like a little hands-on with a truck that has more than just add-ons.
Nothing weird, like I said, I'd just like to see what 500+ is like in these trucks before spending $30k blindly.
Thanks, Robby
Nothing weird, like I said, I'd just like to see what 500+ is like in these trucks before spending $30k blindly.
Thanks, Robby
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There are no 500 horse PSD's in Little Rock...that I've seen anyways. Of course, I don't know where SolidGround lives. Mine hovers right around 400, so it'll give you a decent idea if you wanna take a ride.
Whatcha drivin are where are you?
Whatcha drivin are where are you?
Last edited by cookie88; Jul 30, 2007 at 03:56 PM.
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Originally Posted by HookedOnFuel
Or anyone in the Little Rock metro area with a "built" truck. I've decided to bite the bullet and sink some money into the 7.3 rather than a Cummins swap. But I'd like a little hands-on with a truck that has more than just add-ons.
Nothing weird, like I said, I'd just like to see what 500+ is like in these trucks before spending $30k blindly.
Thanks, Robby
Nothing weird, like I said, I'd just like to see what 500+ is like in these trucks before spending $30k blindly.
Thanks, Robby
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Originally Posted by cookie88
There are no 500 horse PSD's in Little Rock...that I've seen anyways. Of course, I don't know where SolidGround lives. Mine hovers right around 400, so it'll give you a decent idea if you wanna take a ride.
Whatcha drivin are where are you?
Whatcha drivin are where are you?
Saturday night, at the 'bottoms' (ghetto street-strip), the formentioned 9 second truck and one of the 10 second trucks were cleaning up. Beating everything they raced.
FWIW, I drive a 2000 CC LWB 7.3 PSD, a little work, a BTS tranny and anxiously awaiting bigger power.
I don't know how to create a 'signature.'
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Originally Posted by HookedOnFuel
I beg to differ, weekend before last (maybe, before that even) there were three 7.3 PSD's at Centerville. Two ran 10's, one ran a 9.60 then backed it up with a pair of 9.80's. All three were CC dually trucks, allegedly from the Little Rock area.
Having said all of that. If I had 30k, or even 15k to dump into my truck it would be de-stroked. Matter of fact, it will probably be de-stroked someday anyway. I don't need another truck payment. I'm gonna wait and see what happens with the 6.0 and the 6.4 for conversion options too.
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Yup.
http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/AR/CentervilleD.html
That'll make a heckuva difference in ET's.
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http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/AR/CentervilleD.html
That'll make a heckuva difference in ET's.
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Originally Posted by John311t
I readthis post and called BS on the times lol. As of right not NO powerstroke has hit 10's in the 1/4. After seeing the 1/8 miles, arnt those times a bit slow?
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Will some people please post your times here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/635809-new-improved-drag-race-model-im-open-for-business.html so I can estimate some more HP numbers. The table here gives my estimates for a 320 HP truck, which gives a 1000' ET of about 12.4 sec at 83.5 mph. It also gives 60'=2.19 at 33.5, 660'=9.28 at 74.0, and 1320'=14.75 at 89.0.
Tenn, post the link to your slip times, I can't find them but I remember you already posted some.
Also, the next time you're on the highway, take a minute and coast down from 70 mph and post your odometer readings like asked for here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/635823-i-need-some-data-on-coasting.html#post4965321 which is my drag model run backwards. This data will allow me to better calibrate my rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag equations.
Tenn, post the link to your slip times, I can't find them but I remember you already posted some.
Also, the next time you're on the highway, take a minute and coast down from 70 mph and post your odometer readings like asked for here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/635823-i-need-some-data-on-coasting.html#post4965321 which is my drag model run backwards. This data will allow me to better calibrate my rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag equations.
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Originally Posted by ernesteugene
Tenn, post the link to your slip times, I can't find them but I remember you already posted some.
Nevertheless, I will provide the numbers in a minute.
Last edited by Tenn01PSD350; Jul 31, 2007 at 12:47 AM.
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Here's a link to the thread. Man that was fun. Come to think of it, I now have added about 3k to the truck since then on a DIODE tranny. Gotta love that. If it is hard to read, here's my best numbers:
60ft=2.005
330ft=6.1188
et@594ft=8.9820
1/8et=9.6250
1/8mph=69.97
60ft=2.005
330ft=6.1188
et@594ft=8.9820
1/8et=9.6250
1/8mph=69.97
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Originally Posted by Tenn01PSD350
... I would just like to say that I do not like calculations when it comes to this. Every time I tried to figure what my truck would do in the 1/8 based on my dyno #s and truck weight, I got some stupid slow numbers....
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Originally Posted by ernesteugene
I don't want to get arrested for hijacking a thread here, I meant to post on my thread, but I've got it now, and I'll see if I can read it. I've posted at great length on several threads why only my drag race model gives accurate results, and why the other ones do not. I think I give links to those discussions on my referenced threads. I'll give a money back guarantee concerning the accuracy of my results, but getting some additional coasting data to compare with what I've measured would sure be helpful. Speaking of $, the wife dropped the check in the campground box this afternoon.
I will try a coast down sometime but have to make a concerted effort for that. Have to go out there for that. Not in my immediate future. Should have reminded me before my trip.
As for the gauges, I will PM you with a ? or two before I order. I actually have some carb synch gauges on hand but do not know if they will work for your analysis. Of course they will work but the #s may not jive with yours due to the diff gauge and that is not what you are paying for. I suppose you did not use a pitot tube type pickup? I will PM my ?s tomorrow, actually today.