I've long been planning(dreaming) a big power daily driver build. I got into diesel because of the thought of having one truck that could do it all, tow, daily drive, get decent mileage and be relatively fast. I'm starting to think the truck I've been planning isn't really possible. I built up my 1995 because I like 12valves, and it has been a little disappointing in a way. I was fairly happy with its 1/4 mile pass of 12.01 at 114.9 it's first time out, but it's really laggy and smokes a lot on the street. I know this could be improved with more tuning and possibly a smaller set of compounds, but I'm thinking of moving on to building a common rail. I just don't want to spend a bunch of time and money building a common rail truck to only be disappointed in it as well. Hence, the following questions.
1. Is it even possible with a big budget(not unlimited but not the limiting factor) to build a daily driver, 3rd gen, quad cab, 4x4 48re that will make 900-1000 horsepower, run 10s at around 130, be fairly reliable and have good street manners(low turbo lag and low smoke)?
2. If it is possible, how would you do it? 6.7 liter? 6.7L block with 5.9 crank? deck plate block? I'm assuming billet rods, ARP fasteners throughout and all other needed parts. What injection pumps and what injectors? Big question in my opinion is what compounds? Because that would dictate the driving manners and horsepower potential.
If you don't think a 1,000 hp reliable daily driver is possible, then how much hp is possible with good street manners and good reliability?
3. How often would a built 48re need refreshing in a truck like this that was daily driven and did maybe 10-15 track passes a year? And would any of you even consider trying doing to do this with a built 68rfe? I've seen plenty of 48re trucks do or at least try the above, but the only 68rfe truck I've seen even come close is RJP's truck.
Again, assume a good reliable, low mile truck as a starting point and that the work and tuning would be done correctly by someone like Firepunk, Fleece, Hardway, etc....
I know these questions have been asked and answered many times, but I searched and didn't find the answers I was looking for in a recent thread. Thanks for any information. ?
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1. Is it even possible with a big budget(not unlimited but not the limiting factor) to build a daily driver, 3rd gen, quad cab, 4x4 48re that will make 900-1000 horsepower, run 10s at around 130, be fairly reliable and have good street manners(low turbo lag and low smoke)?
2. If it is possible, how would you do it? 6.7 liter? 6.7L block with 5.9 crank? deck plate block? I'm assuming billet rods, ARP fasteners throughout and all other needed parts. What injection pumps and what injectors? Big question in my opinion is what compounds? Because that would dictate the driving manners and horsepower potential.
If you don't think a 1,000 hp reliable daily driver is possible, then how much hp is possible with good street manners and good reliability?
3. How often would a built 48re need refreshing in a truck like this that was daily driven and did maybe 10-15 track passes a year? And would any of you even consider trying doing to do this with a built 68rfe? I've seen plenty of 48re trucks do or at least try the above, but the only 68rfe truck I've seen even come close is RJP's truck.
Again, assume a good reliable, low mile truck as a starting point and that the work and tuning would be done correctly by someone like Firepunk, Fleece, Hardway, etc....
I know these questions have been asked and answered many times, but I searched and didn't find the answers I was looking for in a recent thread. Thanks for any information. ?
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