How Insane of an idea is this?

[imported_Intel486]

My Truck

here

http://www.f150online.com/galleries/cover/gallery725.jpg (`http://www.f150online.com/galleries/cover/gallery725.jpg`)

With a

600 horsepower engine

and a

300 shot nitrous.

What do you think?

Good idea?

[imported_Brad]

I think you`ll lose your load of lumber and groceries the first time you hit the gas!:eek:

[boywonder]

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Intel486 [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>My Truck

here

http://www.f150online.com/galleries/cover/gallery725.jpg (`http://www.f150online.com/galleries/cover/gallery725.jpg`)

With a

600 horsepower engine

and a

300 shot nitrous.

What do you think?

Good idea? [/b]</blockquote>
How do you intend on keeping the chassis from flexing from the torque?

[imported_Intel486]

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by PrinzII [/i]
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How do you intend on keeping the chassis from flexing from the torque? [/b]</blockquote>
I`d have to pretty much strip the truck down and reinforce the chassis.

I`d also be pretty much rebuilding the whole drive train. Transmission, rear end, drive shaft, etc.

The cost is a lot though. I can either do this to my truck or get a second truck :)

Edit: You think a 600hp engine with no nitrous would twist my frame?

[cpaddock]

I think it would rather quick. ;)

[vettefan67]

Not too much experienc here however you`d certainly either be replacing the entire drivetrain right off or after you start dropping parts (bye-bye driveshaft :)). Hmm, rebuild the whole truck! Full custom!

http://www.lowhaven.com/features/images/2000_08_dave2.jpg (`http://www.ricearoni.com`)

[boywonder]

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Intel486 [/i]
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I`d have to pretty much strip the truck down and reinforce the chassis.

I`d also be pretty much rebuilding the whole drive train. Transmission, rear end, drive shaft, etc.

The cost is a lot though. I can either do this to my truck or get a second truck :)

Edit: You think a 600hp engine with no nitrous would twist my frame? [/b]</blockquote>
Yep. You would need to stiffen the frame in order to handle the increased hp. Since Pickups have a structure that is not very rigid in the rear, the added torque will cause chassis flex/twist. Also, you would need to consider ladder bars in order to ensure you have some traction off the line.

As far as the rear end goes, I would get one from a F-350 tow truck but modify it to handle the increased torque as well as reduce the gearing so that you aren`t lighting up tires every time you start.