High performance drivability

[Buffalo444]

ok, this is partially a hypothetical, but I'm seriously considering getting a project truck to build EXACTLY the way I want it, but here is my main concern... I know you arnt supposed to be driving around with stage 3 injectors, a built turbo, upgraded fuel and oil, a built transmission and hot tunes. But would regearing to say 4.88s or even higher, along with a custom tune for just plain street driving, would that work? Because if I'm gonna hafta build two trucks (one dd/hauler, one "built" truck) I wanna know in advance, so I can kinda map out the build/builds

TIA

[jay diesel]

i have no answer for you but love the idea of a reg cab short box built to the max. would be fun

[Buffalo444]

Ha I'm actually thinking the opposite, a long bed cc build on like an f550 cab chassis build so i could get a custom 10 or 12 ft bed put on there, but after that it would probably be a short wide so id have something to take to the drag strip

[CT Performance, Inc.]

Depends on many factors what HP are you trying to get..tons of trucks are used with hybrids without changing gearing for daily drivers..

[Buffalo444]

Originally Posted by CT Performance, Inc.

Depends on many factors what HP are you trying to get..tons of trucks are used with hybrids without changing gearing for daily drivers..

Idk, 450-500? whatever I could milk out of it lol

[GreenF350]

Originally Posted by Buffalo444

ok, this is partially a hypothetical, but I'm seriously considering getting a project truck to build EXACTLY the way I want it, but here is my main concern... I know you arnt supposed to be driving around with stage 3 injectors, a built turbo, upgraded fuel and oil, a built transmission and hot tunes. But would regearing to say 4.88s or even higher, along with a custom tune for just plain street driving, would that work? Because if I'm gonna hafta build two trucks (one dd/hauler, one "built" truck) I wanna know in advance, so I can kinda map out the build/builds

TIA

I'm confused....I'm not there yet, but I plan on doing just that. Slightly modified gear ratio, but I am running 37" tires, and about 450-500hp and the mods to get there. Are you concerned about "emissions" with a build like that or longevity or driveability?
-Aaron

[Buffalo444]

Originally Posted by GreenF350

I'm confused....I'm not there yet, but I plan on doing just that. Slightly modified gear ratio, but I am running 37" tires, and about 450-500hp and the mods to get there. Are you concerned about "emissions" with a build like that or longevity or driveability?
-Aaron

More or less driveability. Longevity second. Emmisions never.

[GreenF350]

I think driveability at least empty and not towing would be fine at that level. I guess I'll find out before TOO long. I know the bigger turbo, hot tunes (on stock injectors...different I know) and built trans isn't bad...I've already got those and I've been working on it for awhile, but hopefully this year will bring the injectors. I drive mine about 100 miles a day and don't plan on stopping that even after I get it over 400hp. Maybe I am the one in for a surprise since I have no personal experience with this truck at that power level, but I expect it to be fine...just keep an eye on EGT's, but I have plenty of room to grow there too. Maybe some of the guys already putting down that kind of power in a 7.3 will have better information/comments. Good luck!
-Aaron