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Mazak · 06-24-2019, 09:08 PM

This thread is not working in the newbie section.
So what do I need to know or do ? ( Which gear do I keep it in , when do I engage converter , how should I launch ?)

It will be in the street legal class but I have a hood stack so it has to be an exhibition pull.

4x4 03 automatic , Cummins with just over 1k hp, single cab , lock up converter , 4:10 gears , 33" tires. Single ss475 turbo , 350% injectors .

99GreenCummins · 06-24-2019, 10:05 PM

When we were auto, we held it back to build 20psi, locked converter as soon as possible(10-15ft), gear shift in 2, bump to drive if truck would take it. Depended on track for us. We were p24v, auto, 4.10s, 2.5map turbo, 35" bfg

Scattered · 06-25-2019, 06:32 PM

I do the same thing in my p24v with 4.88’s and 35’s. I start in 2nd gear and lock up right away. Then shift to 3rd about 75-100’.

Mazak · 06-26-2019, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the information . Will see what happens .....

*zfaylor* · 06-26-2019, 09:11 PM

Put bump stops in and make sure your suspension is all up to snuff in terms of wear. Third gens love to hop.... other than that keep the RPMS up with that charger! Have Fun! It is more fun than it looks.

Mazak · 07-07-2019, 01:19 PM

Didn't do to bad for the first pull , thanks for the help again. At the end of the pull the truck stopped when I let off the accelerator obviously due to the convertor being locked. Should I have unlocked before letting off accelerator or should I just let it stall in the future ? Which is best for the drivetrain ?

dmigz57 · 07-08-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mazak

Didn't do to bad for the first pull , thanks for the help again. At the end of the pull the truck stopped when I let off the accelerator obviously due to the convertor being locked. Should I have unlocked before letting off accelerator or should I just let it stall in the future ? Which is best for the drivetrain ?

Unlocking converter before it stalls the engine would be wise.

Mazak · 07-08-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dmigz57

Unlocking converter before it stalls the engine would be wise.

That was my gut feeling . I need to reposition switch in a better place.

06-24-2019, 09:08 PM	#1
Mazak Name: Mazak Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SW Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 230	First time pulling This thread is not working in the newbie section. So what do I need to know or do ? ( Which gear do I keep it in , when do I engage converter , how should I launch ?) It will be in the street legal class but I have a hood stack so it has to be an exhibition pull. 4x4 03 automatic , Cummins with just over 1k hp, single cab , lock up converter , 4:10 gears , 33" tires. Single ss475 turbo , 350% injectors .

06-24-2019, 10:05 PM	#2
99GreenCummins Name: 99GreenCummins Title: That guy.... Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Marietta, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,387	When we were auto, we held it back to build 20psi, locked converter as soon as possible(10-15ft), gear shift in 2, bump to drive if truck would take it. Depended on track for us. We were p24v, auto, 4.10s, 2.5map turbo, 35" bfg __________________ Todd Some farm trucks 2014 Ram 3500 19.5s, aisin 1999 Ram 2500,6 spd, typical mods

06-25-2019, 06:32 PM	#3
Scattered Name: Scattered Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 82	I do the same thing in my p24v with 4.88’s and 35’s. I start in 2nd gear and lock up right away. Then shift to 3rd about 75-100’. __________________ 2001 QCSB- castrated puller, back to “stock”. 2002 QCLB- Tow pig 2001 QCLB- WS/2.5 P24v

06-26-2019, 09:11 PM	#5
zfaylor Name: zfaylor Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: P-TOWN!, Indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,024	Put bump stops in and make sure your suspension is all up to snuff in terms of wear. Third gens love to hop.... other than that keep the RPMS up with that charger! Have Fun! It is more fun than it looks. __________________ 2015 half ton heavy chevy 81 Fairmont LS project Many yard ornament projects... North American Turbo

06-26-2019, 04:48 PM	#4
Mazak Name: Mazak Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SW Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 230	Thanks for the information . Will see what happens .....

07-07-2019, 01:19 PM	#6
Mazak Name: Mazak Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SW Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 230	Didn't do to bad for the first pull , thanks for the help again. At the end of the pull the truck stopped when I let off the accelerator obviously due to the convertor being locked. Should I have unlocked before letting off accelerator or should I just let it stall in the future ? Which is best for the drivetrain ?