Why are people selling there trucks shortly after putting tripples on them.
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Just a wild ass guess,
And speaking from experience and having had a lot of seat time in twinned trucks they become a money pit for the owners...........
All twinned or tripled trucks when properly tuned and set-up make so much power they become a battle to keep together.
After a while and upwards of $40K to build one plus the truck with all the supporting mods, etc you can get beat up financially and run down emotionally when it breaks all the time because you keep finding the weak links.
That's why race cars usually get rebuilt each season or after so many hours/races as preventative maintenance and that gets costly $$$$.
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That's why I have two stock motor/turbo trucks, I have tuned so many and saw first hand how often they break parts that I don't need one myself.
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Very true
My idea may be flawwed here but saying a truck with twin or triple chargers will blow your motor is incorrect. I understand it is easier to do but it all depends on TUNING! A wastegated turbo setup relies on fuel to be spooled and build boost, so if you don't go crazy on tuning and fueling then a twin turbo application is no more likely to hurt your motor than a stock turbo. The problem is that most guys that get these big turbo kits with stock motors go crazy on the tuning and guess what the get a hole in the piston or a bent rod. Yes its easier with twins but i believe it is all in the tuning
I know how they feel I have to swap up between chicken,beef and shrimp flavor lol
I have read enough to decide it's not worth putting a stock LBZ to that much stress and build one from the bottom up if you want to race it I guess. Mines just going to stay in the just under 475 hp range and live I hope. I can't spend 10 grand on all that toy stuff on top of a stocker and blow it from the stress so I'm just going to the new Camaro and a Ken Belle 3.6 blower on it. At least it's new and warranty is on it for a while and I don't have to burn the tires off every second I'm driving the thing. This will let my truck last me longer and the Camaro to go fun on. These trucks cost too much now for this house budget allowed for race stuff and then a new motor later. Anyway have fun if you do your trucks with the big turbo set ups. Trent for instance has done many for guys who like to race and play hard with them.
Advise: Know you limits and stay within your means. This is accompanied by good tuning and not trying to kill the truck.
Selling there triples has nothing to do with them blowing there trucks. Probably bought themwith out telling their old lady first or realized obama was still in office and the economy sucks and printing money can't be done by us citizens:rofl:
I can't imagine putting all the time and money I have and am going to have into my truck just to sell it for a 1/4 of what's into it. I knew when I started putting big money into it I was keeping it for good as I would never get it back if the truck was sold. My truck will never be for sale. If I get burnt out it will sit rotting away until I'm ready again. I never sell anything though so....
Interesting that in this day and age would actually have the balls and come out and tell the truth. Years ago this would be kept behind closed doors and then the arguments of he said she said comes!
IMO it has to be the frustration of the expenses incurred and continually that incur. People have or thought they had deeper pockets then they really did or imagine the expenses that 'might' happen. So get out before it gets worse ,cut your losses. Even tho it makes no sense as you will NEVER recoup what you have into the build.
You CANNOT blame the equipment or the supplier of the equipment but only blame yourself! I blame it on greed! Those individuals that have to be the FASTEST the BEST want and desire the BRAGGING rights!
So if you can possibly find restraint and be happy and not continue to tweak every last bit of HP for the buck spent you most likely can have a fast sweet as reliable unique truck! But thats a big if. Can you be happy with finding that limit like many who have stopped at 500 HP knowing the consequences of what ever is the twin triplet built motor HP reliable number is?
If this isn't the reason GREED what else can it possibly be? After you spend nearly what it cost to buy a truck new off the lot in mods and then sell it for a loss after making such awesome eye candy can it be,boredom? Not what they expected?
If I could do it I would ! I'd still luv to have a built D-max twined. One thing is for certain I would find the restraint in reliability!
IMO it has to be the frustration of the expenses incurred and continually that incur. People have or thought they had deeper pockets then they really did or imagine the expenses that 'might' happen. So get out before it gets worse ,cut your losses. Even tho it makes no sense as you will NEVER recoup what you have into the build.
You CANNOT blame the equipment or the supplier of the equipment but only blame yourself! I blame it on greed! Those individuals that have to be the FASTEST the BEST want and desire the BRAGGING rights!
So if you can possibly find restraint and be happy and not continue to tweak every last bit of HP for the buck spent you most likely can have a fast sweet as reliable unique truck! But thats a big if. Can you be happy with finding that limit like many who have stopped at 500 HP knowing the consequences of what ever is the twin triplet built motor HP reliable number is?
If this isn't the reason GREED what else can it possibly be? After you spend nearly what it cost to buy a truck new off the lot in mods and then sell it for a loss after making such awesome eye candy can it be,boredom? Not what they expected?
If I could do it I would ! I'd still luv to have a built D-max twined. One thing is for certain I would find the restraint in reliability!
What I am wondering is why is anyone begging the question to begin with. None of my business why anybody would buy or sale. Just like its nobody's business why I would do the same.
The reason is because they want, and can sell.
I understand that the op has the intention of learning if there is something inherently "wrong", but damn. I'm not trying to be a doucher about it, just posting an opinion.
There is ALWAYS a risk with going aftermarket. If you don't want to take the risk, put a cai and a catback exhaust on and be content.
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The reason is because they want, and can sell.
I understand that the op has the intention of learning if there is something inherently "wrong", but damn. I'm not trying to be a doucher about it, just posting an opinion.
There is ALWAYS a risk with going aftermarket. If you don't want to take the risk, put a cai and a catback exhaust on and be content.
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that's why i will have a big single, my engine wont pop since its only one charger
I should be REAL safe then right??
:spit: I'm just waiting for it. But then again I have to drive it to break it!!
Someone asked a question and individuals responded with their opinion. Question was why are those triple/twin trucks going up for sale. People gave their opinion what did I miss?
Even when people post up a truck for sale some ask why are you selling. In your eyes they should (seller) respond with none of your business.
People are curious. It is a interesting to as why. There is no doubt it could be for other reasons then stated above ,whats the difference? It's just conversation
My wife said I can get triples, if the odds are I sell it right after I get them. On a serious note, I never put toys on credit, if it's something that will make me money that's a different story. Toys are fun but you have to know your limits.
On a serious note, I never put toys on credit, if it's something that will make me money that's a different story. Toys are fun but you have to know your limits.
GMC_2002_Dmax
The Still Master
Stock engine trucks don't make 1000+ RWHP and blaze rear tires at 90MPH when the second charger is on full boost...........been there and done that in a few trucks.......:rofl:..........I have had a few drivers white knuckling a 7000 lb brick at 100+ mph when the ass end wants to get loose because even at 100+ mph the tires are not up to the HP/TQ in the traction department.
People that ask me to tune a twinned truck are not asking me to hold back on what I do, I use my experience and judgement to make it as safe as I can but in the end when you make 1000+ RWHP something is gonna give.
I have my share of trucks that have held up well, it is trannies and drive shafts and cranks that seem to give up more quickly.
If you want it to stay together the recipe is there, Billet crank/internally balanced stroker with forged pistons, billet main caps/studded, rods, head studs, fire ringed block, concrete filled and a spare motor or large bank account balance.
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