Theoretical drag race

LattimerII · 08-07-2009, 12:33 AM

My brother-in-law keeps jokingly asking when we are going to race. He thinks his vehicle will beat my 370 in a flat out quarter mile run.

His vehicle: 2005ish GMC 2500 turbodiesel with a "chip".

Sounds far fetched to me, but what do I know about diesels modded with "chips"?

Thoughts??

kgreen · 08-07-2009, 12:37 AM

faster than u think...my friend has a 2500 turbodiesel with a chip and it can run but u will come around on the top end easily. also depending on what levels hes running on

Trips · 08-07-2009, 12:39 AM

Tell your brother-in law to stop sniffing his exhaust and stay away from the truck shows. Joking of course!

Pushing_Tin · 08-07-2009, 12:57 AM

Those diesel truck when chipped make crazy amounts of torque. I'm certainly not an expert, but he very well could take the Z.

Trips · 08-07-2009, 01:17 AM

Theoretical Questions only get Theoretical Answers.

Pushing_Tin · 08-07-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Theoretical Questions only get Theoretical Answers.

Of course, but that's what makes bench racing so fun!

Trips · 08-07-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Of course, but that's what makes bench racing so fun!

Funny Answer

Pushing_Tin · 08-07-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Funny Answer

did you watch the video? those trucks are crazy.

Trips · 08-07-2009, 01:33 AM

Yea talk about Torque Monsters!

Brazilbro · 08-07-2009, 01:42 AM

Ive seen some of thoses trucks run mid 13's in the quarter.. but i dont know what all was done to them. I just know they put out alota black smoke and they where gooone.

molamann · 08-07-2009, 03:49 AM

I've seen 2500 do 10's.

GTRFAN · 08-07-2009, 03:59 AM

Just for a laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YysGtytZNuc

LattimerII · 08-07-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Theoretical Questions only get Theoretical Answers.

LOL. Well this is interesting. He may actually be able to do it. Funny thing is I've driven his truck (though granted never just put it on the floor), and it didn't seem overly fast.

I guess some of those diesels are faster than I gave them credit for. Until you need to take a turn.....

Push370zzz · 08-07-2009, 12:21 PM

No matter whose is faster I would still deem you the winner for not driving an old GMC diesel truck...

kdo2milger · 08-07-2009, 02:03 PM

a few years ago I did something simular with my 04 mach1...i went up against a turbo diesel F350 Harley Davidson...damn quick for a huge diesel...

He manage to stay right beside me off the bat for a few seconds, then I started to pull away slowly...you will take em on the top end as mentioned above (theorectically ofcourse). When we both finally let off, I only had him by about two car lengths...The 370z turns about 2/10s quicker quarter mile than the mach1...

08-07-2009, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
LattimerII Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: US Posts: 52 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	Theoretical drag race My brother-in-law keeps jokingly asking when we are going to race. He thinks his vehicle will beat my 370 in a flat out quarter mile run. His vehicle: 2005ish GMC 2500 turbodiesel with a "chip". Sounds far fetched to me, but what do I know about diesels modded with "chips"? Thoughts??

08-07-2009, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Tell your brother-in law to stop sniffing his exhaust and stay away from the truck shows. Joking of course! __________________

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Theoretical Questions only get Theoretical Answers. __________________

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Yea talk about Torque Monsters! __________________

08-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 39 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	No matter whose is faster I would still deem you the winner for not driving an old GMC diesel truck... __________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

08-07-2009, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	faster than u think...my friend has a 2500 turbodiesel with a chip and it can run but u will come around on the top end easily. also depending on what levels hes running on

08-07-2009, 12:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Those diesel truck when chipped make crazy amounts of torque. I'm certainly not an expert, but he very well could take the Z.

08-07-2009, 01:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	Ive seen some of thoses trucks run mid 13's in the quarter.. but i dont know what all was done to them. I just know they put out alota black smoke and they where gooone.

08-07-2009, 03:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I've seen 2500 do 10's.

08-07-2009, 03:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 17	Just for a laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YysGtytZNuc

08-07-2009, 02:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	a few years ago I did something simular with my 04 mach1...i went up against a turbo diesel F350 Harley Davidson...damn quick for a huge diesel... He manage to stay right beside me off the bat for a few seconds, then I started to pull away slowly...you will take em on the top end as mentioned above (theorectically ofcourse). When we both finally let off, I only had him by about two car lengths...The 370z turns about 2/10s quicker quarter mile than the mach1... __________________ Project *NISMO*

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