How to: Truck Pull

[wuboring]

Im just going to put in in drive, 4hi, roll on in 1st then when it shifts to 2nd im just going to floor it

sound good? any objections?

[dzchey21]

Originally Posted by 08stroker250

I PMed him last night and apologized to him. He was cool about it and seemed to have similar thoughts about the whole ordeal. I also PMed GM Duraturd and settled our differences. I think wuboring got the info he needed from you D

so your telling me to shut up, LOL i know when im not wanted, just trying to help.

[dzchey21]

Originally Posted by wuboring

Im just going to put in in drive, 4hi, roll on in 1st then when it shifts to 2nd im just going to floor it

sound good? any objections?

You will probably be pretty close to the floor before it shifts but i think you get the idea.

Oh yeah, and if doesnt work dont blame me LMFAO

[wuboring]

haha, thanks for the help and the videos dzchey21

I guess as long as I dont hurt anything on my truck ill be happy

[dzchey21]

For sure dude im no super puller just done it a couple times with good results so far, these trucks are tough and heavy so they do good.

[ABOBB]

Originally Posted by mike@PSN

wow...

4lo .... start in 2nd ....build some boost...leave the line..once at wide open throttle maually shift to 3rd..... as long as rpm's stay high, stay in 3rd... and if at the end of the track the rpm drop significantly, drop back to 2nd... done deal. tire pressure should be messed with as well. i asked this same question a while back, that is what i was told..i got 4th out of 21 in the modified class... im not saying its the answer, but it worked for me, considering i was the only one not hanging weight in the top 10. here's how it worked.

YouTube - BigR at AV Fair Diesel Pull

Originally Posted by 08stroker250

Your missing what I am getting at dude!! I am saying that he is asking a question about the Spartan 275 tune on a 2008 6.4L Powerstroke and pulling a sled. Have you ever pulled a 6.4 with the 275 Spartan tune? Most likely not. That is why it irriates me when guys either dont pay attention to where they are posting or they post in the wrong thread period. Let a few people that have pulled with a 6.4 (Pahrump being one of them, who by the way has made several FULL pulls with a 6.4) tell him something about pulling with a 6.4 and 275 tune. Im not hating on the 7.3 or OBS guys...

Originally Posted by GM Duraturd

He was asking for opinions on a truck pull. I have been around sled pulling alot so I gave him my opinion. You never answered the OP's question either.

Are you obsessed with pahrump or something? his truck is amazingly sweet, but you bring up his full pulls every post. weird.

Guys.. there are tons of variables that have not been discussed here. Gear ratios, tire sizes, track type... and others.

dzchey, I noticed that your pulls were on what I would call a very dry dusty track... and I can see how 4hi would work there... however here in central KY, the sorrounding area, we generally have sticky clay tracks that have better grip than pavement (but don't eat your tires up when you spin). Very few pullers in this area use 4 hi, and those who do, have most likely made a gearing change, or are way, way up there in horsepower. (The hottest 2.8 inducer class guys around here are easily over 1000 hp at the wheels!!!)

In general, pulling is pulling. There are some differences from truck to truck, but the driving style that works rarely changes.

My suggestion... choose your gearing based on the track... if it's a damp sticky clay, go with lo, if it's more of a loose dusty surface, try hi range. Use the brakes to build a small amount of boost, and then try to accellerate as fast as possible without spinning. It's a lot like driving up a hill on snow... you want momentum, but have to be careful how you try to get it. If it jumps, STOP. Bouncing breaks parts!!!

[wuboring]

Originally Posted by ABOBB

Guys.. there are tons of variables that have not been discussed here. Gear ratios, tire sizes, track type... and others.

dzchey, I noticed that your pulls were on what I would call a very dry dusty track... and I can see how 4hi would work there... however here in central KY, the sorrounding area, we generally have sticky clay tracks that have better grip than pavement (but don't eat your tires up when you spin). Very few pullers in this area use 4 hi, and those who do, have most likely made a gearing change, or are way, way up there in horsepower. (The hottest 2.8 inducer class guys around here are easily over 1000 hp at the wheels!!!)

In general, pulling is pulling. There are some differences from truck to truck, but the driving style that works rarely changes.

My suggestion... choose your gearing based on the track... if it's a damp sticky clay, go with lo, if it's more of a loose dusty surface, try hi range. Use the brakes to build a small amount of boost, and then try to accellerate as fast as possible without spinning. It's a lot like driving up a hill on snow... you want momentum, but have to be careful how you try to get it. If it jumps, STOP. Bouncing breaks parts!!!

Thanks guy, that helped alot

[westcoaststrokin]

Originally Posted by ABOBB

Guys.. there are tons of variables that have not been discussed here. Gear ratios, tire sizes, track type... and others.

dzchey, I noticed that your pulls were on what I would call a very dry dusty track... and I can see how 4hi would work there... however here in central KY, the sorrounding area, we generally have sticky clay tracks that have better grip than pavement (but don't eat your tires up when you spin). Very few pullers in this area use 4 hi, and those who do, have most likely made a gearing change, or are way, way up there in horsepower. (The hottest 2.8 inducer class guys around here are easily over 1000 hp at the wheels!!!)

In general, pulling is pulling. There are some differences from truck to truck, but the driving style that works rarely changes.

My suggestion... choose your gearing based on the track... if it's a damp sticky clay, go with lo, if it's more of a loose dusty surface, try hi range. Use the brakes to build a small amount of boost, and then try to accellerate as fast as possible without spinning. It's a lot like driving up a hill on snow... you want momentum, but have to be careful how you try to get it. If it jumps, STOP. Bouncing breaks parts!!!

That is the best advice that anyone is going to give you. Aaron knows his stuff when it comes to pulling.

[dzchey21]

thats all fine and dandy bro, i was just stating what worked for me, when pahrump pulled the track looked pretty sticky, and one of the pulls i made only the very end of the track was dry, which technicly isnt even the track, thanks for the tips though...

[Cody6405]

Originally Posted by Clay Henry

Cody, Yeah I'm Callin u out. Cut the crap.
keep this thread on track from here out or it's closing.

Thank you

Wow another mod playing favorites PM sent!