How do you build a fast truck?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Freightlinerbob, Oct 9, 2013.

  1. Cowpie1

    Cowpie1 Road Train Member

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    If I ever got mine into the top gear (18th) at 1600 rpm I would be into triple digit speed territory with the 2.64 rears I have in mine. Never have had it in top gear and the most I have had it up to is 85 mph. Didn't shift to 17th until I went passed 75 mph.
     
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  3. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Ever noticed after you've drove a fast truck for awhile,you don't ask a truck that passes you what motor,trans..blah blah.you know what fast is.
     
  4. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    I wonder sometimes when I really need to go and pass by an old faded rattle trap that seen better days but sure has a nice ring to it, what would happen right here if he was in a hurry to. Been surprised before gotta smile when it happens.
     
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  5. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Well if you ever try to pass me,and I don't want to you'll find out. That's how most see my truck, but if I want spend the fuel, i will no doubt give you a fit.that being said love a B model fellow here in central nc can tune to 6-6.5 @pass 90% on road
     
  6. 062

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    Wore out you sound like me.realy don't care who passes you as long as they don't run their mouth. Otherwise better have a little something.
     
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    Whole message didn't post. I said love B model local guy can tune to 6-6.5 and pass 90% on road
     
  8. 062

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    What's up still won't post what I said and no profanity? Is B model cat,and 400 big cam bad thing?
     
  9. wore out

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    May be anymore. lol I have never had mine on a dyno its just a number to a working truck. She has a little more than just a good turbo and the screws backed out. Gets 6 avgerage pulling a pott trailer or a 50ton detach, and like you said if I want to play we can. I make em work for it though, its all in fun. If a man has to go and I'm just loping along I won't hold him up with horse play
     
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  10. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    I kind of look at it like this, yeah I have gone fast in a truck, I like a truck that can go fast, but if I really want to go fast, my camaro is a lot more fun!
     
  11. SheepDog

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    You could be parked, curtains pulled back, snoring away and be prime pickings for a lawyer, if he even thinks you had an accident....come on driver!
     
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