Weekend thrash: Aksilverado
Apr 25, 2012 | 01:53 AM
#31
Bill and I went and visited rogers shop today, thats a killer looking truck daniel has! Sounds badass too!
Andy, Im still just gathering parts but ill be ready for you sometime june/july timeframe, hopefully sooner!
Andy, Im still just gathering parts but ill be ready for you sometime june/july timeframe, hopefully sooner!
Apr 25, 2012 | 02:18 AM
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No need to notch the frame on these GMT900 trucks for a 7" rear drop. Has good clearance to the frame, and also between the diff and the bed. But, much lower and there's gonna be some issues, at least in my mind. The GMT800 trucks is a whole different story though....
And IIRC, you've said that you'd like a bigger blower. I've been paying attention. 
As to your question about overlap, I couldn't tell you. Math sucks, I'd rather drink beer.
I'll leave all that technical crap to a guy like Roger Vinci, who designed & engineered cam profiles for Crane Cams all those years. He seems pretty smart.
You should stop by the shop sometime and say hi. 
That's almost identical to mine. I have a 116+2 rather than his 115 but expect that would be negligible. This cam simply pulls and pulls but still has gobs of bottom end even at 2600rpms with my blower. The lift ratio of .590 is valvespring friendly. It could easily be used for a bigger engine if he ever wanted one. Good choice
By the way, do you know what the overlap is? Mine worked out to zero degrees. I'm guessing 1 degree for that one.
By the way, do you know what the overlap is? Mine worked out to zero degrees. I'm guessing 1 degree for that one.
As to your question about overlap, I couldn't tell you. Math sucks, I'd rather drink beer.
I'll leave all that technical crap to a guy like Roger Vinci, who designed & engineered cam profiles for Crane Cams all those years. He seems pretty smart.
Apr 25, 2012 | 02:30 AM
#33
In to see some Alaskan ice drifting!!! When I was stationed in Maine, in the winter they would open a frozen lake for ice drag racing, they all had studded snow tires..... Y'all do that there? Would at least make for a good video
Apr 25, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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I think it's the local SCCA that has some ice racing during the winter, out on Big Lake. I'll see if I can find any pics or vids for you guys. It's wheel-to-wheel racing, and studded or spiked tires are not allowed. Good times!
Apr 25, 2012 | 03:21 AM
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Apr 25, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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No need to notch the frame on these GMT900 trucks for a 7" rear drop. Has good clearance to the frame, and also between the diff and the bed. But, much lower and there's gonna be some issues, at least in my mind. The GMT800 trucks is a whole different story though....
What kit number was used?
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Apr 26, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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I went with the McGaughy springs and knuckles. You feel more of the road as you drive, but the handling and steering is nice and tight. I had no problems with cv angles or steering components and alignment went right in place. The only thing is minor rubbing of fender liners when turned all the way to lock. Would highly recommend their kit for anyone looking to drop their truck.
Apr 26, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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I went with the McGaughy springs and knuckles. You feel more of the road as you drive, but the handling and steering is nice and tight. I had no problems with cv angles or steering components and alignment went right in place. The only thing is minor rubbing of fender liners when turned all the way to lock. Would highly recommend their kit for anyone looking to drop their truck.
