Owned a Powerstroke tonight with my LBZ Duramax!
10-03-2006, 09:08 PM
#1
Owned a Powerstroke tonight with my LBZ Duramax! A friend of mine stopped by this evening with his friend and his Ford F-250. Asked me if I wanted to race, so I said sure. Didn't have anything better to do, so found an open road and lined 'em up.
My '06 LBZ Duramax crew cab vs. '06 F-250 crew cab. I've got a 4" MBRP exhaust with cat and muffler delete, Predator set on 120hp, Transgo Jr., and a Fingerstick/EGR blocker plate. (Fingerstick just fools the computer to think that the EGR is working properly for the blocker plate) He had a Bully Dog Tripled Dog on the highest setting, whatever that is. Not sure what else he had if anything because it was dark.
Ok...so I spool it up, my friend was riding with the guy in the F-250, called out 1-2-3-go. We both took off at the same time, I jumped out just a tad, but once I caught traction, I put a truck length on him. We raced to a 100 mph and by the time it was over, I had 3 truck lenghts on him. I was expecting to beat him more, but oh well. The wheels and tires hold me back a little. A win is a win and definately a good race. Anyhow, just thought I'd share my kill.
My '06 LBZ Duramax crew cab vs. '06 F-250 crew cab. I've got a 4" MBRP exhaust with cat and muffler delete, Predator set on 120hp, Transgo Jr., and a Fingerstick/EGR blocker plate. (Fingerstick just fools the computer to think that the EGR is working properly for the blocker plate) He had a Bully Dog Tripled Dog on the highest setting, whatever that is. Not sure what else he had if anything because it was dark.
Ok...so I spool it up, my friend was riding with the guy in the F-250, called out 1-2-3-go. We both took off at the same time, I jumped out just a tad, but once I caught traction, I put a truck length on him. We raced to a 100 mph and by the time it was over, I had 3 truck lenghts on him. I was expecting to beat him more, but oh well. The wheels and tires hold me back a little. A win is a win and definately a good race. Anyhow, just thought I'd share my kill.
10-03-2006, 09:20 PM
#5
Oh I see. Well either way, I took the Ford which is always a good feeling. We both raced 2WD, so that was pretty fair. Anyhow, is your truck 2WD? Maybe one day we can line 'em up. I'm sure you'll crack my ***, but it'll still be fun. Never expected you to buy a Dodge being such a hardcore fan of Chevys and all.
10-03-2006, 10:10 PM
#6
Mine is 4x4. Racing in 2wd still has to carry the heavy front axle and still goes thru the transfer case. Both slow a truck down. Mine feels pretty boring off the line, but seems to do pretty well from a roll.
+100 rwhp +200 ft-lbs on the TST box, and MBRP 4" exhaust. Still has a catalytic on it.
+100 rwhp +200 ft-lbs on the TST box, and MBRP 4" exhaust. Still has a catalytic on it.
10-03-2006, 10:15 PM
#7
Would be a good race. We have very similar setups. A cat makes a little difference with EGTs, but I'm sure there's not a whole lot of gain as far as performance goes. On my tuner, I have it on the highest setting which is the 120hp tune, but I've never had it on the dyno to see what the actual gains are.
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10-03-2006, 11:37 PM
#10
Nice...
It just doesn’t get much better than having one of these big diesel trucks that can be fun too.
I raced a co-workers bolt-on 97 Cobra and absolutely killed it with my LLY Duramax programmer only..
It just doesn’t get much better than having one of these big diesel trucks that can be fun too.
I raced a co-workers bolt-on 97 Cobra and absolutely killed it with my LLY Duramax programmer only..
10-04-2006, 11:47 AM
#13
Originally Posted by Dragaholic
He was 4WD, but he said he ran it in 2WD. I'm not expert a diesel truck drag racing, but most guys I know who drag race diesels and are 4WD, race in 4 wheel high. They always net better results.
10-04-2006, 05:45 PM
#14
I absolutely love my LBZ Duramax. Couldn't be happier.
I really do need to invest in a built tranny, but I'll hold off until it gives out. I installed the Transgo Jr. as a band-aid for the additional power with the programmer. It should last though because I don't drive my truck hard. Gota take care of my baby.
I'm not into diesel drags, not that I don't appreciate it, just don't want to get influenced if you know what I mean. I'll stick to regular drag racing, as in my Camaro.
I really do need to invest in a built tranny, but I'll hold off until it gives out. I installed the Transgo Jr. as a band-aid for the additional power with the programmer. It should last though because I don't drive my truck hard. Gota take care of my baby.
I'm not into diesel drags, not that I don't appreciate it, just don't want to get influenced if you know what I mean. I'll stick to regular drag racing, as in my Camaro.
