What would it take?

Posted By: TrxR

What would it take? - 10/14/11 03:32 AM

What do you think it would take to get street/strip 87 Dakota long box into the low 9's high 8's? What big block combo would you run? It has to run on 91 octane pump gas. Also what rear suspension would you run? Caltracs, Ladder bar, or 4 link?

Thanks

Posted By: 493_DART

Re: What would it take? - 10/14/11 05:06 AM

id say =

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Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: What would it take? - 10/14/11 11:33 AM

If it was me I would use the existing engine for those short trips to the store and install a jet engine for those nightly street races. Throw the truck in neutral hit the switch and really impress your friends.

Posted By: Performance Only

Re: What would it take? - 10/14/11 12:06 PM

can't you buy race gas in Canada?

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: What would it take? - 10/14/11 12:59 PM

Quote:

What do you think it would take to get street/strip 87 Dakota long box into the low 9's high 8's? What big block combo would you run? It has to run on 91 octane pump gas. Also what rear suspension would you run? Caltracs, Ladder bar, or 4 link?

Thanks

We will say you get the weight down to 3000#... if
so you need about 800 hp to get there... on 91 pump
gas.... your asking alot... I would use a 4 link

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: What would it take? - 10/14/11 01:15 PM

For those #'s I don't think cal-tracs will work. You're going to have to step it up. Plus PU's don't hook that great w/ stock springs. As for motor, I'd probably do a boosted BB, either a 440 or a stroked 400. My friends seem to love the 400-472ci engines.

Posted By: TrxR

Re: What would it take? - 10/14/11 01:25 PM

Well thanks guys. I had been contemplating doing a 500" with a 91 or 106mm turbo. I would be able to get some race gas for the strip but would have to run pump fuel on the street.