Drag Racing Fastest Truck List inside, sortable for any make/model/engine listed.
TIME SLIP DATABASE

First time out with the Gibbs truck

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2011 | 10:33 AM
  #11  
midevil1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Woodlands, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by fastnblu
Not sure what that means. 1/2 under 1/2", half a foot or ...
But the launch speaks for itself. As does the truck.

Flat out nasty. I hope my truck runs that hard when it's done.
1/2" air. My bad....put lots gear in the rear and it will. Just when you think you have enough gear....add some more.
Old 03-15-2011 | 10:39 AM
  #12  
midevil1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Woodlands, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by LS1TRUCKGUY
specs on wheel/tire combo? truck looks good!
17X4.5 Greg Weld Racelite's in front
17X10 Greg Weld Racelites in rear (street)
15X8 Weld Prostars w/ 27X10.5 et streets (track)
I changed over my lug pattern to 5X4.75 myself.
Old 03-15-2011 | 10:49 AM
  #13  
fastnblu's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,718
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by midevil1
1/2" air. My bad....put lots gear in the rear and it will. Just when you think you have enough gear....add some more.
I was laughing when I read the ... "Just when you think you have enough gear....add some more".

I've been considering 4.10s. But I don't wanna just spin, esp. once the Maggie goes on. Nor kill my mileage. You probably can't pass a gas pump. Either cause of the 5.13s or the whole pkg.

If I was stayin N/A, I think I'd certainly give 4.10s a try.

I've been on the fence on this, but when the Radix goes on, I'll be better able to judge. Decisions.

But I would love to pull the fronts off the ground.
Old 03-15-2011 | 02:26 PM
  #14  
midevil1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Woodlands, Texas
Default

I am running a T56 and a 31.5 tire on the street, so it makes the 5.13 a 4.10. I actually get 19.2 mpg on the freeway and 15.7 in Houston traffic. If your wheel and tire package is right, then your final gear can be aggressive..
Old 03-17-2011 | 08:31 PM
  #15  
midevil1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Woodlands, Texas
Default

another video with sound!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7XDcn05usw
Old 03-21-2011 | 09:40 PM
  #16  
TurboGibbs's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 0
From: Decatur, AL
Default

Running good. Definately more in it with more traction and a more aggressive launch...but that has consequences.
Old 03-24-2011 | 04:32 PM
  #17  
midevil1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Woodlands, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by TurboGibbs
Running good. Definately more in it with more traction and a more aggressive launch...but that has consequences.
We will see....Mark you spent money on the DS and 10 bolt. I think the tranny will have a failure first, but the PRO's think the 5.13 is actually keeping everything safe.
Old 03-24-2011 | 04:45 PM
  #18  
TurboGibbs's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 0
From: Decatur, AL
Default

Something I thought about; after I took it to the track and some hard launches, I had an issue with the bolts backing out on the tru-trak. They were bolts that hold the unit together. They probably got stretched due to the torque load. They started backing out and striking the diff housing and shearing them off. After about the 3rd abrupt jerk and noise I pulled the cover. I thought the first couple were just bumps in the road but knew I didn't hit a bump the 3rd time.
I replaced them with new grade 8 machine bolts and red-locktite'd them in. Something worth inspecting after a couple track visits. Drilling holes through the heads and using tie wire between them all (military style) may be needed.
Old 03-24-2011 | 09:46 PM
  #19  
midevil1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Woodlands, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by TurboGibbs
Something I thought about; after I took it to the track and some hard launches, I had an issue with the bolts backing out on the tru-trak. They were bolts that hold the unit together. They probably got stretched due to the torque load. They started backing out and striking the diff housing and shearing them off. After about the 3rd abrupt jerk and noise I pulled the cover. I thought the first couple were just bumps in the road but knew I didn't hit a bump the 3rd time.
I replaced them with new grade 8 machine bolts and red-locktite'd them in. Something worth inspecting after a couple track visits. Drilling holes through the heads and using tie wire between them all (military style) may be needed.
Ok. thanks. When I pulled the axles and drilled them. I inspected everything and all was tight. That tru-trak is a stout lookin' piece BTW...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wrb002
PROJECTS GALLERY
18
08-31-2015 12:00 PM
InsaneDomestics
Tuning, Diagnostics, Electronics, and Wiring
5
07-27-2015 02:42 PM
Ketis
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
6
07-23-2015 12:37 PM
black6spdz
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
9
07-16-2015 01:32 AM
Nimoryan
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
0
07-05-2015 03:50 PM



Quick Reply: First time out with the Gibbs truck



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 PM.