Diesel Power Challenge 2013; Who's in?

jdgleason · Feb 7, 2013

fordfreak4life said:
Rcsb wouldn't do real well

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I've thought about this a lot and I think that a rcsb ford might do better than most would think. The reason being is that the fords are heavier than the other brands... A rcsb ford is pretty comparable in weight to a ecsb duramax. The place where the ford would be at a disadvantage would be the sled pulls, but I still think they weigh enough to compete.

The last 2 years the fords have proven that they do very well sled pulling... Even with less power than the competition. Andy Parker won sled pulls in '11 I believe, as did Erik last year.

Plus, the crew cabs are usually at a weight disadvantage on the opposite end of the spectrum for events at the track. Having less driveline could turn out to be a good thing for durability.

Breaking Habits · Feb 7, 2013

jdgleason said:
I've thought about this a lot and I think that a rcsb ford might do better than most would think. The reason being is that the fords are heavier than the other brands... A rcsb ford is pretty comparable in weight to a ecsb duramax. The place where the ford would be at a disadvantage would be the sled pulls, but I still think they weigh enough to compete.

The last 2 years the fords have proven that they do very well sled pulling... Even with less power than the competition. Andy Parker won sled pulls in '11 I believe, as did Erik last year.

Plus, the crew cabs are usually at a weight disadvantage on the opposite end of the spectrum for events at the track. Having less driveline could turn out to be a good thing for durability.

Agreed

One thing i wanna throw out there, wheel base is a lot in sled pulling. dont forget that!

jdgleason · Feb 7, 2013

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
Agreed

One thing i wanna throw out there, wheel base is a lot in sled pulling. dont forget that!

You're right, wheel base is huge too.

Wayne · Feb 7, 2013

big trucks need an advantage in at least one area

mike@haller's · Feb 7, 2013

jdgleason said:
I've thought about this a lot and I think that a rcsb ford might do better than most would think. The reason being is that the fords are heavier than the other brands... A rcsb ford is pretty comparable in weight to a ecsb duramax. The place where the ford would be at a disadvantage would be the sled pulls, but I still think they weigh enough to compete.

The last 2 years the fords have proven that they do very well sled pulling... Even with less power than the competition. Andy Parker won sled pulls in '11 I believe, as did Erik last year.

Plus, the crew cabs are usually at a weight disadvantage on the opposite end of the spectrum for events at the track. Having less driveline could turn out to be a good thing for durability.

I agree. If i was going i would focus on all the pavement events and plan to just do decent sled pulling. It would be far easier to set the truck up to do well in the racing events. Although the trailer obstacle course might get hairy with a single cab short bed.

Dzchey21 · Feb 7, 2013

mike@haller's said:
I agree. If i was going i would focus on all the pavement events and plan to just do decent sled pulling. It would be far easier to set the truck up to do well in the racing events. Although the trailer obstacle course might get hairy with a single cab short bed.

Might have an advantage with the last parking style turn on.reverse tho