So what's it gonna take to wheelie our trucks?!
02-28-2004, 08:42 AM
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So what's it gonna take to wheelie our trucks?!
I was watching a video of one the times I went to the track and saw an '87 chevy dually wheelie about 2' off the ground. He was running consistent 10.1's 
on a gas engine N/A. So, think anyone will be able to do it? 
I know it's pretty far fetched but, thought I'd throw the idea out there any way. What do you guys think?
on a gas engine N/A. So, think anyone will be able to do it? I know it's pretty far fetched but, thought I'd throw the idea out there any way. What do you guys think?
02-28-2004, 11:33 AM
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You're going to need alot of power and some SERIOUS traction. By design a truck is at a mechanical disadvantage to lift the front since alot of it's weight is up front.
02-28-2004, 12:25 PM
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I'll take a lot of suspension work to get that much weight transfer to the rear wheels and tires that will hook up.You can probably lift the wheels with a lot less horsepower than you think.Lifting the wheels might look cool,but generally you're better off performancewise to keep the frontend on the ground.
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Yeah its real hard to steer, When your tires arent on on the ground and if it gets up to high its gonna drop like a rock if you back of the gas, and it breaks stuff.
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Originally Posted by Snake Eater
With the power plant you have in a reg cab with a 4000 stall tubed out, it could probibly be done. Any HP #s or track times with that monster?
No numbers yet but, track opens April 3rd. I know it's not it my best of interest to wheelie my truck nor do I think I ever will, I was just thinking out loud so to speak. It would look crazy as hell though, looking at a trucks driveline as they launch
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02-28-2004, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by silent1
I was watching a video of one the times I went to the track and saw an '87 chevy dually wheelie about 2' off the ground. He was running consistent 10.1's on a gas engine N/A. So, think anyone will be able to do it? I know it's pretty far fetched but, thought I'd throw the idea out there any way. What do you guys think?
on a gas engine N/A. So, think anyone will be able to do it? I know it's pretty far fetched but, thought I'd throw the idea out there any way. What do you guys think?Silent1,
I just read your sig.... My god your truck has to be a running **** with that 422!
What do you dyno to at the wheels if you dont mind me asking?
