Sportsman E.T. Weight Reduction Questions

[07nastymax]

I will be running the E.T. class this season. I want to take a few things off the truck to make it as light as possible. Please let me know what I will NOT be able to remove to pass tech inspection.

Rear Seat
Spare Tire
Hitch Receiver
Tailgate

Thanks in advance for the info, it is greatly appreciated!

 

[LBZrcks]

Those are all fine, Sportsman doesn't have a weight limit. You just can't run faster then 12.00 You can check out the rules on the NHRDA website http://www.nhrda.com/Rules.htm

 

[hondarider552]

Personally id run a stock tune if I was running Sportsman.

 

[JMK777]

skid plates, spare tire winch. toolbox bedliner if you got one.

 

[Kat]

2nd battery

opps I didn't read the rules... Was just talking about weight reduction.

 

[07nastymax]

Thanks everyone, just wanted to make sure I would be safe removing that stuff before I got there and was told to kick rocks!

 

[jheyob]

Personally id run a stock tune if I was running Sportsman.

X2...really no point to go fast/tear stuff up when the class is about being consistent, not fast.

There was a u-haul truck at either fass or scheids a couple years ago running that class :rofl:

 

[07nastymax]

I heard its going to be hard to stay consistent with the Allison anyway...they usually get a little faster as the day goes on! Is there any truth to this?

 

[JMK777]

I heard its going to be hard to stay consistent with the Allison anyway...they usually get a little faster as the day goes on! Is there any truth to this?

they learn to shift faster after multpal passes or at least mine dose. mine takes about 5 passes then it good to go.

 

[07nastymax]

Alright, so 2 dial in runs before the event starts and then make my final time a little faster than my last run and hope for the best!

 

[Osubeaver]

Just take it out on the street sometime between now and then and beat on it some WOT in 4wd. It will settle in, then you shoudn't have any issues.

 

[07nastymax]

The Allison is always learning correct? Can I somehow setup my tow-haul mode with EFILive for the sole purpose of racing so the trans knows what is going on when I push the button? The idea is to have the normal mode for daily driving/fun and Tow-Haul mode for race purposes only!