Hey guys I need alittle help Im doin my first sled pull this weekend and could use some tips on what gear, speed any thing really to help me out! my truck is a 99 f250 auto W/ exhaust, intake, BTS valve body and a bully dog programmer.


Thanks guys
MIKE

 

i have a dp tuner and ran it in 120 race in 4L 1st gear but we had a speed limit if i were you id try 4L n 2nd gear and see how that does. Just keep a eye on those gauges

 

Put the shifter in second, and use 4L - brake stand it a bit to get the turbo going, and then as you push forward, let off the brake and mash the throttle - try to keep the rpms up, like around 3000.

You wanna avoid wheel hop, too... if the truck starts bouncing, riding the brake just a bit seems to help folks.

 

If i were pulling, i'd put it in 4 lo, and then pull the shifter down to 1. Get going good and then move the shifter up to 2 only when you want it to shift, usually right past 3000. Put a piece of tape over the EGT gauge as you dont want to watch it or you'll be tempted to back off. It will go sky high, however it won't hurt it only for a few seconds. Before you hook up, try driving around on your 80, 120, and 140 settings. The 80 setting feels strongest on my truck and that's what i'd pull in.

 

Are you going to block your rear axle? Years ago with regular farm pickups we would put 4x4's between the axle and frame to make the truck more stable. This would keep the hitch from settling when you really put the power to it which kept the hitch point higher. Also, it would help prevent wheel hop. Just an old man's musings......