Those of you in the 11's or 10's, what kind of setups?

thunder550

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For those of you in the low 11's or high 10's, what all do you have done? I'm starting to think ahead to how much further I want to push my LLY swapped half ton. I'd love to hit low 11's or high 10's, but it depends on what it takes. I've done a best of 13.14 @ 103 at Bandimere with a totally stock engine, stock trans, and a 125HP tune. I ran it through the traps in 4th gear since it limps on the 4-5 shift. My 60' wasn't spectacular, 1.81, and the DA at the track was 7725 ft. I think I can hit high 12's just by improving my 60' times a little bit, and someday when I move back to Phoenix the decrease in elevation should help some too. My race weight is about 5300 lbs.

This spring I'm going to build the trans, install a lift pump, and upgrade the tune to the best I can get out of the stock engine/turbo. Not sure what that will do to the times. I haven't ruled out the eventual option of doing compounds, and I wouldn't be opposed to doing bigger injectors, but I REALLY do not want to build the engine. Too much $$.

I guess I'm just looking to do a reality check on whether or not I'll be able to hit my goals with the mods I'm willing to do. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this?
 
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There are tons of setups available... I like big singles personally. 60% over injectors and an S472 would be sweet. You could also just add an S475 compound setup with 60% overs. Either one is going to yield enough power to hurt hard parts
 
PACougar

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Built motor is in your future, I'd say you'll need to spend another 10K-15K depending on what you do yourself and just how future proof you want the build to be.
 
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Hmmm...if that's the case, sounds like I won't be making my goals, lol. I was hoping I'd have a little bit of an advantage since the truck is lighter than most, but maybe that's not enough.
 
cafryer

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I think mid to low 11s can be had without building your motor but you will be riding a fine line
 
adeso

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little bigger sticks (40-60 over) and a 475/stock at that weight should give you the mph for 11s at that weight.
 
Subman

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I really don't think 10's are realistic with a stock truck at least not more than once. On the cheap you have to build the tranny for sure, a little bigger sticks, better CP pump to hold rail pressure and a lift pump and spray it will get into the mid 11's. Sooner or later you will break something but it can be and has been done many times
 
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Subman said:
I really don't think 10's are realistic with a stock truck at least not more than once. On the cheap you have to build the tranny for sure, a little bigger sticks, better CP pump to hold rail pressure and a lift pump and spray it will get into the mid 11's. Sooner or later you will break something but it can be and has been done many times
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I completely agree. At the end of the day you end up paying for it, you'll also have it blow up at the worst possible time:)
 
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I ran a best of 11.2 at 5200lbs with stock engine. I had head studs, Danville mod pump, Danville Stg.2 68mm turbo, 50% inj. and a Mike L trans. I had over 100 1/4 mile passes with that combo. Then I put a Danville S480 over the 68 and ran a best of 10.6. The truck weighed 5300 at that time. I had about 50 runs like that before I bent all 8 rods.
I think 11 will be easy as long as you can pull a good 60ft.
 
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Subman said:
I really don't think 10's are realistic with a stock truck at least not more than once. On the cheap you have to build the tranny for sure, a little bigger sticks, better CP pump to hold rail pressure and a lift pump and spray it will get into the mid 11's. Sooner or later you will break something but it can be and has been done many times
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bcdeutsch731 said:
I ran a best of 11.2 at 5200lbs with stock engine. I had head studs, Danville mod pump, Danville Stg.2 68mm turbo, 50% inj. and a Mike L trans. I had over 100 1/4 mile passes with that combo. Then I put a Danville S480 over the 68 and ran a best of 10.6. The truck weighed 5300 at that time. I had about 50 runs like that before I bent all 8 rods.
I think 11 will be easy as long as you can pull a good 60ft.
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Perfect, thanks the insight! I know 11's on a stock motor with crew cab weights in the 7000's isn't realistic, but I was really hoping that the lighter weight would help quite a bit. I can be happy with 11's, at least for a little bit :roflmao:
 
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chevyburnout1

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Either a 72 or 75 single, 60-100% sticks, and a very loose converter should get you in a decent time here at Bandimere. I could see a stock engine surviving with the lower weight and good tuning :) Still wish I could have seen your truck run in person.
 
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