Green Iron at the Track (M818 drag racing)

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

Took the truck for a spin at the local track yesterday. Best time was a 30.2 @ 44mph. I really wanted to break into the 20s.
View attachment timeslips.pdf

Should have video on Youtube within a few days.

 

[Ragnarok]

can't wait to see the vid, also glad to see another Pittsburgh person who enjoys racing, either watching or doing

 

[Scar59]

You have to work on your hole shot, you had that Camero. Looks fun.

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

I was bringing it out easy in 2nd low. Should have tried 3rd low with some RPM for the last pass.

 

[Scar59]

Were your tires hot enough? Maybe open the windshields for better aerodynamics.

 

[215Dave]

Haha! That's awesome! All in good fun

 

[HanksDeuce]

Biggest question is if you did a burnout or not?

 

[Scar59]

Sounds like he needed the right pit crew, bleach the tires, get 'em hot = low ETs

 

[plumkrazy]

Put some ice in beer cooler cool can--cool fuel should give ya at least 2-3 seconds

Regards

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

Alright, so next time I'm going to:

take the top off and fold the windshield down
6x6 burnout
cool can
take the air filter out
leave in 3rd

Should be around a 9 second pass

 

[HanksDeuce]

Air the tires up to the max pressure allowed to minimize the contact patch to lower the rolling resistance.
Drain the fuel tank(s) to hold only 5 gallons, unless you think it will take more than 5 gallons to go 1320 feet.
Roll the windows up.
Close the windshields.
Ditch any tools or other loose items that add weight.
Wax the entire body.
Make sure to go to the bathroom to get rid of any "excess" weight.

In this instance I wouldn't have touched anything, but use my hints above if you want to improve on your time.

 

[treva2]

For someone who probably doesn't run that truck much at the track those are GREAT reaction times. I would love to run you at the strip when I get mine finished (couple years from now). WE could match race, you know the whole Pittsburgh vs Cleveland thing.

 

[MyothersanM1]

I DON'T GET ANYWHERE FAST, BUT I LOOK D@MN GOOD GETTING THERE! Did you kick in the NOS and the Flux Capacitor?

 

[bigugh20]

If you use some duct tape to cover the body seams (hood, windows) and add a huge spoiler to the rear end you will go much faster.

 

[Suprman]

Some big fake fart can chrome mufflers would definetly add a few hp

 

[swbradley1]

Some big fake fart can chrome mufflers would definetly add a few hp

So would hanging dingle balls on the inside of the windshields.

 

[Suprman]

On a more serious note. You could take a 931a2 tractor and with some light mods like gov springs marine injectors timing bump and some other tweaks you could get upwards of 1000+ ftlbs of torque and the truck is geared pretty low you could probably make an impressive pass for a military truck that is. You may only get a few till you blow your trans though.

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

Has anyone ever raced an M35?

 

[wreckerman893]

Maybe open the windshields for better aerodynamics.

All military vehicles have the aerodynamics of a concrete block.

 

[ryan77]

was it in the 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile???