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blacksm0king · 09-19-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportster1208

Hey whatever works! We got that 1" rule here so I've had to change mine 3 times hanging weights in the front or securing them in the bed. Then I added blocks and leafs and changed it again! Lol I think you might have seen the start of mine, very simple but not as simple as yours!

not bad, I like that Idea. We'll probably rework all this stuff during the winter months.

blacksm0king · 09-30-2012, 08:47 PM

last nights pull, didn't do too well. The clutch also is starting to hate life. the rear is gonna need replaced too. Part of one of the spider gears exited out the diff cover the other day. opened it up pulled the rest of the gear out. welded some more stuck it back together.

Indian Ridge Pull 2012 - YouTube

blacksm0king · 10-14-2012, 01:13 PM

Ok, pulled my last pull of the season last night, was in the top 5 in a mixed 2wd diesel 4x4 gas class. My clutch wouldn't allow me to leave the line in 2nd, so I had to pull in 1st. I believe it was 280ft, hit 12-14mph on the track. I actually think 14 is as fast as I can go in 1st. so I definitely needed 2nd. I'm gonna start to slowly buy up some stuff and tear it down and build it back up. thinking about buying another truck to use as a daily driver/ tow rig.

2wpuller · 10-14-2012, 04:11 PM

Congrats you have made a lot of progress this year.

Dale

blacksm0king · 10-14-2012, 05:21 PM

Thanks, hope to do even better next year. Good luck on your truck.

blacksm0king · 10-14-2012, 08:02 PM

Ok I'm gonna start buying up some stuff here and there over the winter for next season. Got some questions, as for the wheels and tires, I know most people say stick with the 16" rims and tires, but I really like the look of the 19.5's better. I'm gonna post some pics of retreads from Treadwright, I'll look around more as well. 2nd question, for a clutch what should I look for? I'm thinking dual disk, and Have been suggested to get one from Kentucky Clutch. I know what rears to look for thanks to y'all. one piece Driveshaft, now for Power I'm wanting to play with the VE some more, thinking 14mm head and 5x20 injectors. 7.3 powerstroke IC, S364-s366? Thoughts? oh and A airdogII 165 GPH.

Fireman450 · 10-16-2012, 04:17 PM

On tires.. The reason most stay with a 16 is the wide aray of tread patterns out there.. I would suggest running more of an AT tire than an MT, and size accordingly to what gear ratio your planning to run.

Clutch: I would 2nd going with a 4000# plate load DD from ky cutch.. Ran one for 3 years and never had the first bit of trouble.

Rear end of choice and a one piece driveshaft is a must.. (Just one more weak link to break later)

Power: If ya want to stay with the VE there are a few guys here that have made some very respectable HP from them and offer some good info. And i think you have your ideas on a charger and fuel supply going in a good direction. Size really depends on where and what class you plan to build for.

Awesome progress.. Good luck on the build

Got Smoke? · 10-16-2012, 06:01 PM

^^^^ You need that guy on speed dial if your pulling a 2wd!

I'm man enough to admit he beat my 4WD a few times!

Its also a HELLUVA RIDE when the sled operator let's you "Run with it" @ 30" hitch height! track..sky..track..sky..track..sky...POLE!!!!!

blacksm0king · 10-16-2012, 08:15 PM

Thanks for the Advice, I think I'll just buy another rig to use as a road truck, and dedicate this one to the Track.

blacksm0king · 10-16-2012, 08:16 PM

also Lynn can I have your number so I can call you 3-4 times a day with questions. JK lol
Oh and at the last pull I was less than 1/2" from money. lol the guy that got 3rd was a 600+hp 2nd gen.

Fireman450 · 10-16-2012, 11:03 PM

Not bad.. Good job!!

2wpuller · 10-17-2012, 08:57 AM

I don't remember do you have a getrag or a 4500.if a getrag I would be thinking of a up grade to a4500 with a big input shaft

blacksm0king · 10-17-2012, 07:02 PM

I have the ol g-rag right now, I may have a nv4500. my cousin is wanting to swap a zf5 into his 2nd gen 2wd, and make it 4x4 we already have a pair of dana 60 and 80 axles he's gonna throw on. so if he does that I may get his nv. I also had a guy offer me a 2wd zf5, but he wouldn't price it because he didn't know what it's worth.

blacksm0king · 10-17-2012, 07:30 PM

Y'all think retreads would hold up? I like these.
https://treadwright.com/p-53-285-75r...den-a-t-d.aspx\

2wpuller · 10-17-2012, 07:50 PM

Check with the rules of who you are going to pull with.I have heard there have been some have said no retreads.I personally don't care.I like the ones you have picked out.

Dale

blacksm0king · 10-17-2012, 07:58 PM

I'll check, hopefully they're allowed, be much cheaper.

Got Smoke? · 10-18-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksm0king

Y'all think retreads would hold up? I like these.
https://treadwright.com/p-53-285-75r...den-a-t-d.aspx\

Those will be perfect for pulling, and they will be easier on the wallet also!

blacksm0king · 10-18-2012, 08:53 PM

Thanks

blacksm0king · 10-19-2012, 08:08 PM

Don't know why I didn't post this here, Oh well here you go.

Smoking up the valley 2012 - YouTube

blacksm0king · 11-01-2012, 11:50 AM

Well I spent a lot of money on this stuff so I'm gonna put it on, even if it never sees the street. lol

10-14-2012, 01:13 PM	#203
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Ok, pulled my last pull of the season last night, was in the top 5 in a mixed 2wd diesel 4x4 gas class. My clutch wouldn't allow me to leave the line in 2nd, so I had to pull in 1st. I believe it was 280ft, hit 12-14mph on the track. I actually think 14 is as fast as I can go in 1st. so I definitely needed 2nd. I'm gonna start to slowly buy up some stuff and tear it down and build it back up. thinking about buying another truck to use as a daily driver/ tow rig. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-14-2012, 04:11 PM	#204
2wpuller Name: 2wpuller Title: letting the smoke fly Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington,Missouri Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,894	Congrats you have made a lot of progress this year. Dale __________________ 1975 f250 6.0 Perkins,twins,2006,6sp allison 1972 C10,5.9 5sp 2007 Dodge 2 WD pulling truck Sponsors GoerendTransmission Haisley Machine MCS MidwestPerformanceDiesel ShowMePerformance Snow Performance

10-14-2012, 05:21 PM	#205
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Thanks, hope to do even better next year. Good luck on your truck. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-14-2012, 08:02 PM	#206
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Ok I'm gonna start buying up some stuff here and there over the winter for next season. Got some questions, as for the wheels and tires, I know most people say stick with the 16" rims and tires, but I really like the look of the 19.5's better. I'm gonna post some pics of retreads from Treadwright, I'll look around more as well. 2nd question, for a clutch what should I look for? I'm thinking dual disk, and Have been suggested to get one from Kentucky Clutch. I know what rears to look for thanks to y'all. one piece Driveshaft, now for Power I'm wanting to play with the VE some more, thinking 14mm head and 5x20 injectors. 7.3 powerstroke IC, S364-s366? Thoughts? oh and A airdogII 165 GPH. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger. Last edited by blacksm0king; 10-14-2012 at 08:11 PM.

10-16-2012, 04:17 PM	#207
Fireman450 Name: Fireman450 Title: Daring to be diffrent!! Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton , KY Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,606	On tires.. The reason most stay with a 16 is the wide aray of tread patterns out there.. I would suggest running more of an AT tire than an MT, and size accordingly to what gear ratio your planning to run. Clutch: I would 2nd going with a 4000# plate load DD from ky cutch.. Ran one for 3 years and never had the first bit of trouble. Rear end of choice and a one piece driveshaft is a must.. (Just one more weak link to break later) Power: If ya want to stay with the VE there are a few guys here that have made some very respectable HP from them and offer some good info. And i think you have your ideas on a charger and fuel supply going in a good direction. Size really depends on where and what class you plan to build for. Awesome progress.. Good luck on the build __________________ Lynn Chapman Driver: 04.5 CR Play Toy:1994 Dodge 12V, SMOKE SHOWIN! 2WD Pulling Team. vs. 3.0 in progress. Thanks to Northeast Diesel, MUMAU DIESEL , PullTech Chassis & Fab, Cooper High Performance, SKPP, Joe Gibbs Racing/Driven Racing Oils and all my friends and family!

10-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#208
Got Smoke? Name: Got Smoke? Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gallatin,TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,728	^^^^ You need that guy on speed dial if your pulling a 2wd! I'm man enough to admit he beat my 4WD a few times! Its also a HELLUVA RIDE when the sled operator let's you "Run with it" @ 30" hitch height! track..sky..track..sky..track..sky...POLE!!!!! __________________ Mark 2007 2500 Mega 68RFE FirePunk EFI/CSP5 & TCM tuning, Edge CTS II. 1997 2500 Jokerfab cyl head, PDR street cam, FDS benched pump, DFI 5x18's, HX35 63/67, FirePunk 47RE & anteater. 2003 Jetta TDI 5spd "DZL WGN" lot's of mods

10-16-2012, 08:15 PM	#209
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Thanks for the Advice, I think I'll just buy another rig to use as a road truck, and dedicate this one to the Track. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-16-2012, 08:16 PM	#210
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	also Lynn can I have your number so I can call you 3-4 times a day with questions. JK lol Oh and at the last pull I was less than 1/2" from money. lol the guy that got 3rd was a 600+hp 2nd gen. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-16-2012, 11:03 PM	#211
Fireman450 Name: Fireman450 Title: Daring to be diffrent!! Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton , KY Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,606	Not bad.. Good job!! __________________ Lynn Chapman Driver: 04.5 CR Play Toy:1994 Dodge 12V, SMOKE SHOWIN! 2WD Pulling Team. vs. 3.0 in progress. Thanks to Northeast Diesel, MUMAU DIESEL , PullTech Chassis & Fab, Cooper High Performance, SKPP, Joe Gibbs Racing/Driven Racing Oils and all my friends and family!

10-17-2012, 08:57 AM	#212
2wpuller Name: 2wpuller Title: letting the smoke fly Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington,Missouri Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,894	I don't remember do you have a getrag or a 4500.if a getrag I would be thinking of a up grade to a4500 with a big input shaft __________________ 1975 f250 6.0 Perkins,twins,2006,6sp allison 1972 C10,5.9 5sp 2007 Dodge 2 WD pulling truck Sponsors GoerendTransmission Haisley Machine MCS MidwestPerformanceDiesel ShowMePerformance Snow Performance

10-17-2012, 07:02 PM	#213
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	I have the ol g-rag right now, I may have a nv4500. my cousin is wanting to swap a zf5 into his 2nd gen 2wd, and make it 4x4 we already have a pair of dana 60 and 80 axles he's gonna throw on. so if he does that I may get his nv. I also had a guy offer me a 2wd zf5, but he wouldn't price it because he didn't know what it's worth. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-17-2012, 07:30 PM	#214
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Y'all think retreads would hold up? I like these. https://treadwright.com/p-53-285-75r...den-a-t-d.aspx\ __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-17-2012, 07:50 PM	#215
2wpuller Name: 2wpuller Title: letting the smoke fly Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington,Missouri Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,894	Check with the rules of who you are going to pull with.I have heard there have been some have said no retreads.I personally don't care.I like the ones you have picked out. Dale __________________ 1975 f250 6.0 Perkins,twins,2006,6sp allison 1972 C10,5.9 5sp 2007 Dodge 2 WD pulling truck Sponsors GoerendTransmission Haisley Machine MCS MidwestPerformanceDiesel ShowMePerformance Snow Performance

10-17-2012, 07:58 PM	#216
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	I'll check, hopefully they're allowed, be much cheaper. __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

10-18-2012, 08:53 PM	#218
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Thanks __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.

11-01-2012, 11:50 AM	#220
blacksm0king Name: blacksm0king Title: The Black Smoke King Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In your closet Member`s Gallery Posts: 547	Well I spent a lot of money on this stuff so I'm gonna put it on, even if it never sees the street. lol __________________ Shaun 1993 2wd sled dragger.