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Old 11-27-2012, 09:47 AM
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Hey guys I signed up a long time ago and I'm just logging in checking things out. Badass trucks ! I'm looking to build a truck and I need some guidance on what to buy. I drag race and play on the street and was thinking about buying a 4wd 5.3 truck, dropping it and later on a single turbo and 4l80 conversion. What are your thoughts on a 4wd drag truck? I am not new to drag racing. I have owned, lightning trucks, Grand nationals, mustangs and 2 C6 corvettes. I am totally new to Chevy/GMC and the thought of a 4wd race truck. Thanks for any feedback, suggestions
Old 11-27-2012, 11:19 AM
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Welcome! I know with diesels a lot of guys have 4x4s and do 4wd launches regularly. Just make sure you have tie rod sleeves or aftermarket tie rods, stockers tend to flex and snap under big power levels in 4wd. You don't want this to happen... http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...s/100_0367.jpg
This sounds like an interesting build!
Old 11-27-2012, 11:21 AM
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Would you convert it to a awd setup or leave it a 4wd transfer case? Cause my dream is also a big turbo awd rcsb. Just cause I love street racing!
Old 11-27-2012, 05:29 PM
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Welcome to the site, look around the site we have allot of 4wd/AWD guys running pretty fast. Fastest 4wd that I am aware of is Stock48 and he is mid 9's if I recall.
Old 11-27-2012, 10:19 PM
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im also new to the truck game but not racing! my new project is a2012 rcsb worktruck with 5.3 6speed 3.42posi.mods so far are knn dropin airaid tube ported 90mm tb fast lsxrt102mm slp udp kooks longtubes with catted ypipe into single 3inch with18inch glasspack turndown before axle.yalla terra 1.8 ultralites.tuned by area47.mods for christmas are circled 3000-3200 stall 4.10 gears from rons machining. comp cam#689-421-13 dod vvt camshaft from scoggin dickie w ls6 springs. come spring i will be ready to rumble! the newer 5.3 has the #799ls2 heads also.
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Thanks for the replies and warm welcome !
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