Looking at building a drag truck, what is the best combo..

2500 or 3500 SRW? and 2WD or 4WD?

Thanks..

 

What is your goal in the 1/4 mile?

 

For the lightest weight I'd go 2wd. 4wd's have better traction off the line but give up a lot to a 2wd on the top end due to wind drag, weight, and parasitic drivetrain loss. I also think we might see tougher rules on the 4wd's soon. Crankshaft centerline height is a concern for many. Just my deflated .02

 

I would be happy with high 11's low 12's

 

4wd FTW!!!

 

4X4! I don't think you give up much to a 2wd on top end. More than make up for it on a boosted 4x4 launch.

RJ

 

when you say drag truck do you mean your going to build a dedicated 1/4 mile rig like a pro-street truck or something? or a DD that your going to take to the track on weekends. If its a dedicated race rig then I'd go 2500 2wd, if it was a DD with some track fun on the weekends i go with a 2500 4x4, Just my opinion.

 

Weight is key in racing, if its a dedicated track toy go 2wd for sure and maybe a dually to ease getting a big enough slick under it. Mine is in a 1/2 ton and fully tubbed, but good luck getting that 3/4 or 1 ton down under 3800 lbs like this 1/2 ton. Good luck

 

full time drag truck, not a DD or road truck period.

 

LIAR !!

You're a DRAG RACER and we are NEVER HAPPY or satisified !!

We ALWAYS HAVE to be tweaking something to make our stuff GO FASTER!!

 

perhaps chop up a 1500 Ram with an ISB in it... that would save some weight

 

I agree with the above. 2wd would be cheaper i would think. 4x4 boosted launches are cool. But so are pulling the wheels.
Take a 1500 and drop a cummins in it or take a 2500 gut it.

 

single cab 2wd with some big slicks on the back.

 

The quickest/fastest in the country right now is a back-halved 2wd 2500 with a shortbed on it.

 

i have a frame from a 2005 2500 2wd!