Bench Rodding...What do you think she'll Run?

[Cadillacin Marcus]

A 60 GMC 1/2 ton shortbed, with a 400 HP 331(354 CID) Caddy,La Salle box, 3.92:1 Dana 44 Posi,8"slicks...

[Fat Hack]

Oughtta hold the blue hairs in Chevettes at bay...MAYBE!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fab32]

Marcus, To many other variables to predict what it will run. Temperature, what tires, wind, tune on the motor, strip surface, reliability of drivetrain, and finally TUNE ON THE DRIVER. haha!!!
OK here is my window: 14.50 to 18.00. I know that's a lot of space but my chances of being right are better.
Are you planning on running it sometime (HAMB drags)? Keep us informed.

Frank

[daveydeuce]

Should run in low 14s/98-102s in the dana 44 holds up! Same rear end as 49-51 Mercs and 53-56 F 100s. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif <font color="red"> </font>

[colorado51]

That’s a pretty heavy rig, and it has all the aerodynamics of a brick. Not sure about where you are, I’d say up here at Bandimere (over 5000ft elevation) you’d click off a high-15.

[Flat Ernie]

One thing that may help the rear hold up is trucks ain't got the best weight distribution &amp; tend to have little traction unless heavily modified...

I predict hi 14s at best - probably 15s

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[Roothawg]

mid 18's.

[Dreamweaver]

16.3

[OldCarPilot]

Slower than an import with a turbo. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[colorado51]

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Slower than an import with a turbo. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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OUCH! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Well I say a ... high 13's...My friend had the same truck with a healthy small block and street tires it ran in the 13's all day long...???

[Spedley]

I say mid 13's to low 14's at the worst. Friend has a '69 ford s/b with a healthy 351c (approx 375-400 hp) that runs high 12's all day. Geared really low and stripped, about 3200 lbs if that helps.

[Cadillacin Marcus]

yeah check this out a 58 Chevy 3800 LBS ran 13's with a little 283!!! http://www.draglist.com/stories/SOD%20Oct%202001/SOD-101601.htm
Come on guys 16's??!! PLEASE!!

[Luke Jivetalker]

never, oh wait I thought you said WHEN do I think it will run, my bad, ummm, 14's

[Cadillacin Marcus]

I weighed my truck at the scales right now its 3525 lbs

[Anderson]

We're talking 1/8th mile, right? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Cadillacin Marcus]

I know I know.....Just money baby, just money...

[Roothawg]

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Well I say a ... high 13's...My friend had the same truck with a healthy small block and street tires it ran in the 13's all day long...???

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But that's a Chevy.....not a Caddy....... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Ah shit man!!! well Hell this Cad is done up more than his small block was I'll tell ya that..I got 354 cubes 10.5:1 healthy cam,big valves,balanced,2x4's on a Weaind intake,headers,alum flywheel,all the good shit...

[Roothawg]

alright, so I stand corrected......mid 17's. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[fab32]

So far my prediction is in good company. It's always amazed me how much slower a drag car is than what you expect when your building it. Not to mean it WON'T run up to expectations, but the initial outings are usually a little on the disapointing side. It separates the men from the boys. The men stick with it and sort the combination out. The boys return to the drivein and talk about how timed runs are just a waste of time.

Frank

[AHotRod]

13.75 @ 104 MPH

[old beet]

Usually gain about 2 seconds on the way to the drag strip, I have seen it happen a million times. LOL.........OLDBEET

[Nocero]

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!!!!!!!!! 13's Quit smoking soo much dope Marcus. Maby 15's on a good day. But I guess the real question here is how much it will bring on e bay. But feel free to include in the listing that it runs 13's so the rest of the world can laugh at you too. Haaa Haaa !!!!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Oh.. ok there little man http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif....and you own what again? and you've built how many cars again? Dude your one of those little hobbits that come out on posts and try and jump on the badwagon as it rolls on by,you're too funny Spiccoli..go play with your dads ultimate set of tools!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Jkustom]

He's got a point with the Ebay thing though.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif -J.

[Cadillacin Marcus]

I am the Ebay pimp thats for sure!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Germ]

would you take 3500 for the motor and trans?
what would you take for that?

the truck is non important to me?

I been interested in the drive train for some time?

I will kill your NEIGHBORS for you

germ

[Cadillacin Marcus]

hahaha!!Well the trailer trash is long gone!! Honestly Germ I have over twice that into it believe it or not..I could never sell that Cad..I went through too much to build that engine..I know I pimp off alot of shit..But thats not one of them,even though I tried at one time and came to my senses.I'm so fuckin close to firing it up its a joke!! I have a new Moon 15 gallon tank ready to install,add oil,a fan belt,and a battery,and its running!!The big issue is I have no place to work on it..But I will soon,if all goes to plan.I just don't want to dump a bunch of money into it yet without having a little saved up in the bank first...A few more shit box ebay sellers and I'll be ok...Its all dollars and cents at this point...The only thing i would even consider doing would be to trade for a professionally built 392 Hemi maybe....

[traveling boot ho]

stories,,,,stories,,,storiesss,,,
i've heard enuf bedtime stories to last me a fucking lifetime,,,


kisses

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Good than go blow a dildo and leave the rodding to the men...

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Hey marcus, Where did you get your 400HP figure from? Cuz I know around here most of the 400HP cars make about 250HP http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Honestly though, I'd say that combo would run low 14's around here..... put it in the crappy Cali air, and well, I think most of these guys are right!

[Germ]

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Hey marcus, Where did you get your 400HP figure from? Cuz I know around here most of the 400HP cars make about 250HP http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Honestly though, I'd say that combo would run low 14's around here..... put it in the crappy Cali air, and well, I think most of these guys are right!

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Your HIGH LOW 14's?????
yeah man and LARRY FLINT can still get a HARD ON from something besides when the NURSE with the MOUSTACHE changes his SHIT BAG...........