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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Who thinks I can pull off a wheelie at thunder this year at San Antonio. I have never got to leave off the 2step and transbrake due to the belt problem. Now that I dont have to worry about that with the turbo I can leave with some boost. I had to foot brake it before and wouldnt make boost at the line. I will be changing nothing other than taking the front sway bar off. I have already pulled the front pass side tire with the sway bar on and leaving off the foot brake. So basically leaving with alot of boost and no sway bar and either a 29.5x10.5W or a 31x10.5W. I think I can do it. What do you guys think
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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It wouldent surprise me do you have any numbers with the turbo setup?
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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not yet, not done tuning. Its still fat up top
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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go for it. i say boost that bastage up till she has to leave with a wheel or two in the air.

btw, can you email me a pic of your hood.. goshawk23@yahoo.com i am about to purchase either the one you have or the flipper hood. ok, sorry for being off topic.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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I have already pulled 1 wheel with the procharger
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I think it will happen... for sure
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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I know youve got a 9" rear but with that much traction, power and weight its gonna take a beating. Im pulling for ya Id love to see a vid youd be the first.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Definately possible. The sway bar removal will take off some weight but will mainly help in weight transfer by allowing the tires to droop more before they actually leave the ground(you won't have to pick up the full weight of the tires until later). That will cause the chance of pulling them to lessen. An old drag racing trick for vehicles which have a problem keeping the front end down is put suspension limiters on the front end to not alow the tires to drop, thus having to pick up the weight of the front tires sooner to help hold the front end down. Maybe you will have that problem!
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Hurry up and get it running right so we can see a vid of your truck pulling the wheels cause mine damn sure wont.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2toneblown
not yet, not done tuning. Its still fat up top
I think it will wheelie if you say you have gotten one wheel up already. Is the turbo setup gonna be that much better than your procharger was?
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