I think Wade must have Velcro skin, he swoops in on a tread and everything sticks to him.
I read this entire thread and getting back to the original thread topic on build costs, I totally agree it depends on what you are after, and if you can or want to do any of your own work, (I for one hate wrenching). I have never skimped on a build, tried to get the best parts available and use the best builder/s that were known at the time. We have one great year with our truck and one totally shitty year. Never had much engine problems but did most everything else. I totally agree that the machine shop is one of the most important pieces. I don't agree that they have to have a lot of dmax experience, but they should have a lot of race engine experience.
I really like Matt's (camomax's) approach, run the crap out of a stocker with spray put in another when it blows. That is probably the most bang for the buck.:thumb:
If you guys are like most you will never be satisfied with the power you are making and will want to turn it up. All engines will break, not if but when. I think the big advantage we have now over say 5 years ago is tuning, all the stacking of boxes was like playing Russian roulette IMO. Bigger injectors and less timing goes a long way in keeping a higher hp engine alive.
I for one applaud Trent for showing it can be done for less.:thumb: These damn things are way more expensive then they should be.
Shit Stick is a western version of Wade on speed, except Wade knows more. I take 1/2 of what Shit Stick says and toss it out, other half is still 90% BS.:screwy: Take the squeeze away from Shit Stick and he has a nice 11.90 index truck. Says he's got a killer drag truck for 2011. Hope he makes it to Phoenix as he says he's going to. He does use a good machine shop however.
