So can any of the resident pullers give me a 101 on pulling. I'm going to pull in Aug. and as of now I've never sled pulled.

I've been reading up on here, but haven't found much in the way of hands on...IE gear, range, boost launch........etc.
Thanks.

 

On takeoff I think it is the general consensus to slip the clutch until your truck is well on its way up to speed before completely letting the pedal out. Hang as much wieght up front as you can and block the rear suspension. Move your sledpulling hitch as close to the edge of the tailgate as possible. If you can space your front wheels out so that the track and bite of the rear tires isn't already chewed up from the fronts... Umm I think all that stuff is pretty close to right and is my plan anyway.. lol

 

I don't see an aftermarket turbo in your sig. You won't have to be on the clutch very long at all, the charger will light immediately and you'll be on your way. Low range 3rd is your best option, IMO.
As far as slipping the clutch off the line....I've noticed guys slipping for rediculous amounts of time. Sometimes it's because they're in the wrong gear, sometimes it's because they think the charger's not lit. If you pick the right gear, and run an popular discussion forum charger (S300), you don't need to be on the clutch very long at all. Clutches get expensive and the labor to refresh them sucks. Slipping the clutch until you're up to speed will net you a couple things, though: a red-hot clutch that needs rebuilt, and a lighter wallet from rebuilding it . Have fun, that's what it's all about.....
andy

 

good stuff, thanks. 3rd gear low range sounds like what I've been able to decipher myself too.

allbeit not in my sig.....but in my garage are ARP headstuds, JR Adkins twins, a TST PM3, and big honkin sticks.............all will be loaded and tested prior to hooking up. I think I'll let 55psi fly.

I'm sort of hoping my engine power "might" encroach on the clutches power rating. I know I'll have to upgrade once more anyways.

 

Muddin Dude and 59 are right, dont slip the clutch. I took mine out last year the 2nd time I pulled doin very little slipping. Now that I got my injectors and the puck I can let the clutch out and put it on the floor within 20 ft she's at the gov. Stock it took about 75 ft to get her wound up.

 

Dont wait for a boost number. Here is how to pull:
1. hook to sled
2. tension up
3. choose gear, place in gear (clutch in)
4. WOT/foot to floor
5. start letting clutch out (engage) while maintaining full rpm's (dont watch boost gauge or anything silly like that) (boost will come naturally).
6. (here comes the trick)
Wait for the tires to start to grab, if they start to kick loose really easy come of the clutch pretty quick (its all a feelers game then).
If there is a lot of resistance then let it out a little easier....All of this is done while the truck is wide open throttle.
7. drive truck down track and try to stay straight as turning while pulling causes lost footage. Also try to stay out of the rough patches of dirt.
8. Never ever hit brake during pull
9. Once you think the pull is nearing its end or truck is not moving anymore push in clutch and remove foot from gas pedal at the same time....dont use the brake (sled will hit you!)
10. follow commands of flagman and unhooker.

 

hit the nail on the head, i just wish i had more R's

 

Awesome Brother, thats the kind of pulling for dummies I was looking for...........I'm pumped.

 

hold it to the floor then nail it