parish8

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i see no reason that truck would be any lighter than a 4wd ext cab, 5500lbs.

with a stall, good exhaust, 10psi ati and good weather i could see 12's. i have an unoficial 13.07(gtech) with a somewhat similar set up.

CHAGO

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oh yea 325 DUH! sorry i was stuck in that 6.0 = 300hp mode <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

styleandspeed

That's good to know parish8. I have seen a couple articles where they wrighed the trucks, and one said 4800lbs, and one said 5017lbs. I would probably believe the 5017, because it seems more like an actual # rather than a guesstimate.

If this deal with the C3 doesn't go through, how well do the 4x4's hold up to drag racing? Do most of them survive, or do they end up breaking a lot of stuff. I will definately be leaning in that direction if I am unable to get this. Plus that means more mod money!
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parish8

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that weight really makes me wonder. that truck should have all the componets of a 4wd, the tranzfer case may be a little lighter since it will have no low range or any 2wd selection but the whole tranzfer case is only 100lb's or so. i would say into the 13's on a 4wd things will last awhile, tranny rebuild of course. into the 12's i can't say but i have my doubts.

35THSSLE

I have a C3, here are a few things I know for sure.

My truck is a daily driver and is stock down to the air filter. I love it and would not trade it in on any other kind of truck (I had a 99' Lightning before it).

Mine weighs 5025 lbs. and ran the 1/4 mile in 15.25. I was planning to put a whipple on it but decided against it and just bought my SS. I seriously doubt you can get this truck to run under a 13.5 with just a blower unless you run a crap load of boost. Just remember stock compression is in the low 9.0 range so it is possible. Traction doesn't seem like it will ever be a problem, even on stock tread.

I will never say never, but overcoming that much weight is a big challenge. If you are looking for cadillac comfort, truck utility and would be happy in the 13's, this is a great choice IMO.

Alex

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BigTex

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The stock compresion on the C3 is 9.4:1. It has the mysterious 4L65E transmission, so I think it should hold up better than a standard 4L60E. That truck is just begging for a Cam and higher compression with a little spray to get things going.

I'm pretty sure that all C3s came with 3.73 gears from the factory.