Vortec350ss 2005 Sierra Denali - Forged 370 and cog driven TVS2300
12-15-2015 | 07:51 PM
#671
TECH Junkie
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,293
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From: Arlington, TX
I feel like I need to clarify a little. This is not an all out drag truck with the best times possible in mind. If that was the case I would have a big *** turbo on it and push 25PSI for the glory runs. That being said, lets not forget that up until 2015 10.7x was the silverado ss record and my truck is heavier being a crew cab... so its not "slow" either.
I love the way a PD blower makes power. A turbo doesnt compare in a street vehicle IMO. Of course there are situations where the turbo car is way faster on the street, but that's not what I mean when I say it doesn't compare. I have ALL the power available under my right foot at ALL times. You can't beat that sensation. It will literally make you smile from ear to ear, or bust out laughing as a passenger if you aren't expecting it. This build is to make as much power as possible with that style of power. When I run mid to upper 10's I think that's fast enough to open some eyes (cocky... I know. I'm joking, and I really hope I didnt just jinx myself lol).
On a race track will it feel fast? Not after a few passes I'm sure. But I am OK with that. If I can get to 100 MPH in six and a half seconds anytime a passenger says go, and I mean that very instant, that's a win. A huge win. Regardless of how much power you make with a turbo set up I don't know too many trucks on here that could do that when spool time is factored in. Frankly, I would have said none. Maybe chases old 434 with the small(ish) twins that was just taken apart... but that's about it. I doubt Atomic's truck would have done that as it was set up.
Anyway... I just felt that the point of this combo was overlooked as we have turbo trucks that can go faster on this site. This wasn't to try and offend anyone either, so I really hope it isn't taken that way. It shouldn't be. I respect what everyone is putting together and they all have their strengths. Making power isnt cheap or easy... and we're all getting it done one way or another.
I love the way a PD blower makes power. A turbo doesnt compare in a street vehicle IMO. Of course there are situations where the turbo car is way faster on the street, but that's not what I mean when I say it doesn't compare. I have ALL the power available under my right foot at ALL times. You can't beat that sensation. It will literally make you smile from ear to ear, or bust out laughing as a passenger if you aren't expecting it. This build is to make as much power as possible with that style of power. When I run mid to upper 10's I think that's fast enough to open some eyes (cocky... I know. I'm joking, and I really hope I didnt just jinx myself lol).
On a race track will it feel fast? Not after a few passes I'm sure. But I am OK with that. If I can get to 100 MPH in six and a half seconds anytime a passenger says go, and I mean that very instant, that's a win. A huge win. Regardless of how much power you make with a turbo set up I don't know too many trucks on here that could do that when spool time is factored in. Frankly, I would have said none. Maybe chases old 434 with the small(ish) twins that was just taken apart... but that's about it. I doubt Atomic's truck would have done that as it was set up.
Anyway... I just felt that the point of this combo was overlooked as we have turbo trucks that can go faster on this site. This wasn't to try and offend anyone either, so I really hope it isn't taken that way. It shouldn't be. I respect what everyone is putting together and they all have their strengths. Making power isnt cheap or easy... and we're all getting it done one way or another.
