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ok, 1st of all this thread has been totally hijacked, but back to the original topic, to the original poster, i used to think the same as you, my truck is about the same as urs, 5.4, 4.10s, i got the 8 ft bed, point is diesels run alot better than the mighty(haha) triton V8, its amazing how good these diesels can move these giant trucks down the road, almost effortlessly. there is so much aftermarket support for these vehicles also. But its amazing that a truck this size can run with a car a quarter of its weight, simply amazing
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ok, 1st of all this thread has been totally hijacked, but back to the original topic, to the original poster, i used to think the same as you, my truck is about the same as urs, 5.4, 4.10s, i got the 8 ft bed, point is diesels run alot better than the mighty(haha) triton V8, its amazing how good these diesels can move these giant trucks down the road, almost effortlessly. there is so much aftermarket support for these vehicles also. But its amazing that a truck this size can run with a car a quarter of its weight, simply amazing
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No hard feelings Rush. Sometimes it pays to be young.
So 110 huh. What were you crammed into? 14, 15 or 16? Unless this was quite some time ago I doubt 14? If you were in a 14 then I totally love you! I'd give my life to get into a 14!
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Originally Posted by FarmingFord
I recently made a comment on YouTube that diesel trucks were not really meant for racing, they were meant for towing and people seemed to think that was the weirdest thing they had ever heard. Maybe I'm old fashion (I'm only 17) but I think diesels should stick to towing.
I raced at the NHRDA Desert Diesel Nationals in Arizona a couple of weeks ago, in the Sportsman ET (brackets) class. Talk about fun!
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People race lawnmowers and they're made for cutting grass. We're Americans - we'll race anything with wheels!
I raced at the NHRDA Desert Diesel Nationals in Arizona a couple of weeks ago, in the Sportsman ET (brackets) class. Talk about fun!
I raced at the NHRDA Desert Diesel Nationals in Arizona a couple of weeks ago, in the Sportsman ET (brackets) class. Talk about fun!
How was NHRDA? I'm hoping to hit Houston's this summer with the new engine and tranny. How was your runs?
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It was a good program - Texas Diesel Power had their funny car there, Banks sidewinder made a 7.77 pass at 180mph, lot's of stuff to see.
My times?
I'm the kind of guy that brackets were created for.
15:57@89.25
My times?
I'm the kind of guy that brackets were created for.15:57@89.25
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Eric @ Innovative has 12.1s rig but it's insane!
I'll have mine on the Dyno in couple weeks and then back to the strip to see what she puts down before we do the new block.
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