This is probably going to sound pretty strange to most of you but here goes. I want my truck to run at least a 14.50 et. My local track has a paying class but the cut-off is 14.99. I am a very experienced drag racer but at this time without a race car. My question is : Will this truck(see sig) run the number? What else do i do? No nitrous or superchargers please! Any input is helpful. Thanks and sorry for the long text. The track doesnt open until mid March, that is why I am asking.

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97 F-150 4.2, 3.55 LB Reg Cab moonlight blue, auto, a/c, work truck. deflecta-shield hood and window deflectors, husky diamond plate box, tonneau cover, bedliner,k&n filtercharger, flowmaster 40 series, 3 inch behind the tire exit,airbox mod,
soon to come:
SUPERCHIP (ray4 if anybody has one!)
6" lift (if the wife allows it!)
some kind of aftermarket wheels



[This message has been edited by adamk97 (edited 02-05-2000).]

 

Sorry, but without a Supercharger and/or Nitrous, it will never run that quick.

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'97 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

What about gears? Will 4.10s get me close? What does it run stock,16.50? I dont know. I cant compromise the dependability of my truck. I am a contractor and need it to pull my trailer! Will this truck accept my MSD 7al ignition? HELP!

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97 F-150 4.2, 3.55 LB Reg Cab moonlight blue, auto, a/c, work truck. deflecta-shield hood and window deflectors, husky diamond plate box, tonneau cover, bedliner,k&n filtercharger, flowmaster 40 series, 3 inch behind the tire exit,airbox mod,
soon to come:
SUPERCHIP (ray4 if anybody has one!)
6" lift (if the wife allows it!)
some kind of aftermarket wheels

 

A superchip will get you anywhere from 5 tenths to 1 second. You might want to lower it, supercharge it, add nitrous, and you'll hit 14's.

 

Well I just found the stock et for this truck. It runs 18.80 bone stock. What a slug! Oh well I guess I'll call Mike and Superchip my wifes Windstar instead!

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97 F-150 4.2, 3.55 LB Reg Cab moonlight blue, auto, a/c, work truck. deflecta-shield hood and window deflectors, husky diamond plate box, tonneau cover, bedliner,k&n filtercharger, flowmaster 40 series, 3 inch behind the tire exit,airbox mod,
soon to come:
SUPERCHIP (ray4 if anybody has one!)
6" lift (if the wife allows it!)
some kind of aftermarket wheels

 

Try and research for old posts by HotRod6. I think he has done gears, undrive pulleys, chip, exhaust and a few other things and has gotten down to 16.26 or so (if my memory is right). That's a huge improvement over stock, and you would need to do that much again to get into the 14's. I don't think its possible, unless you reduced the truck's weight by about 1000 pounds!

 

i think i'm right at 16 flat ,to get what you want you'll need nitrous &supercharger,and that might not even do it..

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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
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Adam,

With the restrictions you have placed on yourself "it ain't gonna happen."

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)

 

18.8 is way too slow. Stock is 17.3-.5 et.

 

Hey guys,

Well right now I am running 14.2s @ 103.8. I will probably be in the low to mid 13's when i get my posi traction and wider aftermarket tires. Because as of right now all I do is spin tires. Hope this helps.

98 Nascar Edition (back and better than before)

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POWERDYNE SUPERCHARGER, AUTOMETER BOOST GAUGE, A-PILLAR POD MOUNT, SUPERCHIP, K&N FILTER, TRANSGO PERFORMANCE SHIFT KIT, DYNOMAX ULTRA FLOW EXHAUST, GUTTED MAF, 4.10 REAR END GEARS, XTRA BRITE HALOGEN LITES, AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic Motor Oil , AND SOME OTHER STUFF I CAN'T REMEMBER

 

Dear AdamK97,

One thing to keep in mind is that there is about 1.5 seconds of difference in 1/4 mile ET's in the stock V-6 F-150, depending on it's configuration, as it affects weight quite a bit. Some of them are as slow as the 18's, and some of the are as quick as 16's.

Most tend to be in the 17's stock. Getting that vehicle to run 14.50's is possible, but not without either supercharging or a very stiff shot of nitrous, the blower is preferable to nitrous in my humble opinion.

You might want to give me a call to discuss this, and see just what is really possible for your truck, before you make any of your decisions. We may find that you can do something reasonable that will fit your needs, or, we may find that what you really want to do just isn't viable for this vehicle. 14.50's will not be viable and still maintian full reliability for towing and as a work truck, it's just too heavy, as some have mentioned. But that doesn't mean you cannot make it a very nice and peppy V-6, with plenty of enjoyment.

Thosae late-model Windstars with the 200 hp V-6 aren't bad performers, for the type of vehicle, and you can have fun with them.

Good luck,

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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Online Superchip ordering system:https://www.f150online.com/scpp/index.html

 

WHat about the 2001 Chrysler Voyager which will have a 235hp 3.5l? Thats a monster!