New Build

[jpowel29]

Started gathering driveline parts to go into a new chassis. Once I sell my LBZ CCSB I will shift all resources into finishing the rolling chassis. No decisions yet on the engine, maybe try something in billet this time.

 

[Ne-max]

Staying with a diesel?

 

[jpowel29]

Yes sir. 2wd tube truck chassis is in the the works if the deal goes through. How's your truck running?

 

[lutzjk913]

Staying with a diesel?

Wandering the same

 

[Ne-max]

Yes sir. 2wd tube truck chassis is in the the works if the deal goes through. How's your truck running?

Good. It's still holding together.

That will be bad ass. I still kick my self in the ass for not buying that race chassis Russ had for sale a couple years ago. Can go so much faster for cheaper

 

[clrussell]

If I remember right you're around Little Rock? If you need any help holler I'd love to help

 

[jpowel29]

If I remember right you're around Little Rock? If you need any help holler I'd love to help

I'm in Bentonville. Thanks for the offer. I'd keep this updated as I am able to show some progress.

 

[jpowel29]

Good. It's still holding together.

That will be bad ass. I still kick my self in the ass for not buying that race chassis Russ had for sale a couple years ago. Can go so much faster for cheaper

I know what you mean. It will be nice to have a chassis to rely on to make better use of the power rather than just engine torque and a blistering back half . It's fun making these heavy trucks fly but the breakage and compromises ruin it in the long run (for me at least).

 

[Ne-max]

Think you will stick with a allison?

 

[jpowel29]

No Allison. TH400

 

[duramaxzak]

Awesome! Doesn't seem like a whole lot of builds going on or guys just aren't sharing!

 

[kubitza123]

Why not a 480? Dont need the extra gear?

 

[jpowel29]

Why not a 480? Dont need the extra gear?

Using what I have readily available. TH400 w/transbrake and straight cut gears already on the shelf from another project. Tall tire and tall gears should keep me in the rpm window I need without the need for OD. Lots of options to add lockup capabilities and have a trans designed exclusively for the track.

 

[jpowel29]

tire test fit - getting some dimensions for the rearend and shock placement. Some of the existing tubing will need to change but it's a start

 

[wilrob]

good lawd...