[underatree]

Hey guys I got a few newbe questions about taking my truck to the track.It's nothing special.A 69 c-10 with a vortec headed 350 in it.Still street tires.Plan on running somewhere between a 14-17 second pass.I have no clue what it will run.

Anyway I will going to gateway in st louis and I understand there pretty strict on the tech inspection.Have a few questions.

My truck has a fuel cell in the bed.Will I need a ground strap from the top of the fuel cell to the truck?Also what kind of vent is accepted.Right now it has a peice of rubber hose looped twice and then it points down.Will this pass?Also it has 1/2 inch rubber line that runs from the fuel cell to an aluminum 1/2 inch line that runs along the frame.Is it alright to have that rubber line?

What about a radiator catch can.Right now it doesn't have one...

Will I need a helmet even though the truck is so slow?

I am sure I will think of something else later.But this should get it going.I can't wait to go.Tommorow I am going to finish up some loose ends on the truck.And finish getting it ready.

It doesn't leak oil.And it doesn't run hot at all.Mainly I am worried about getting through tech.And if that happens then I will worry about hooking up!


Thanks for any advice.

 

[WJ Birmingham]

1. Will I need a ground strap from the top of the fuel cell to the truck? YES

2. What kind of vent is accepted.Right now it has a peice of rubber hose looped twice and then it points down.Will this pass? MAYBE? Aluminum definitely will.

3. Also it has 1/2 inch rubber line that runs from the fuel cell to an aluminum 1/2 inch line that runs along the frame. Is it alright to have that rubber line? No more than 6" of rubber line total in the supply line.

4. What about a radiator catch can.Right now it doesn't have one... 1 Quart required.

5. Will I need a helmet even though the truck is so slow? 13.99 and faster. Take a helmet or they'll kick you out if you go faster and dont have one.

Wise Speed Shop should have everything you need to pass, and it'll be priced in line with Summit. Ask for Don Barren or Mike Bettis. They'll hook ya up.

Good luck at Waitway.

 

[underatree]

Thanks WJ.

After reading the fuel line deal I doubt I will be going

I probably have 2 foot of rubber line.A foot from the cell to hardline and then another foot from the hardline to the pump....Well I guess I'll just have to wait for the nova to get done:-damnitCause that ain't gonna be anytime soon.


Where do you run at WJ?I wish bentom Mo would open up.Or maybe catch sikeston one weekend....

 

[underatree]

Well I just looked and it looks like benton MO is open.But there next race date I will be in branson...

 

[WJ Birmingham]

http://www.i57dragstrip.com/

Head out to Sikeston, IL... Good times and it's really laid back.

 

[underatree]

I looked it up and that track looks to be about 2.5 hours from my house.Not to bad.That's about how far benton,mo and sikeston are to.That's why I like gateway though it's pretty close.Thinking about trying to go check it out around august 16.

I live in festus,mo....

It's worth it to upgrade the truck to meet the current rules.But I just got laid off on the 2nd of this month and have no moolah!I will though pretty soon..

 

[KylePBZ]

You'd get by at I57 just fine. Just make sure you don't come down on a Friday that it's bikes only.