tree98 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I want to build a competition pulling truck out of a superliner.Can anyone tell me what specs i should look for in one of these trucks? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Your best bet is to contact the series (NTPA, ATPA etc) that you want to pull in. They will have a rules form that you will have to follow in order to be legal in their series. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Follow Terrys advice on rules. in the series you will have to follow strict rules unlike the local fairgroundsE9 with a 12 speed on camelback or air ride. 4.17 or higher(slower mph) rears. Try and win the lotto so you can afford to build the pump and get a pulling clutch. If your just in it for fun any 6 cyl 285-300-350 will work by turning the stock pump up all the way and keeping 20 psi in the rear tires.Have fun.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree98 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Follow Terrys advice on rules. in the series you will have to follow strict rules unlike the local fairgroundsE9 with a 12 speed on camelback or air ride. 4.17 or higher(slower mph) rears. Try and win the lotto so you can afford to build the pump and get a pulling clutch. If your just in it for fun any 6 cyl 285-300-350 will work by turning the stock pump up all the way and keeping 20 psi in the rear tires.Have fun..Yea i'm sure this stuff is far from cheap.where do you get these clutches and pumps? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 i have a 87 superliner tri axle dump with a fresh 12 sp and a e6 bumped up alittle. truck is in great shape everything works except the fuel gage $14,500 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree98 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 i have a 87 superliner tri axle dump with a fresh 12 sp and a e6 bumped up alittle. truck is in great shape everything works except the fuel gage $14,500sorry cant be a dump,has to be a fifth wheel. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 sorry cant be a dump,has to be a fifth wheel.No one ever said the dump box doesn't come off Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 sorry cant be a dump,has to be a fifth wheel.[/quotThis truck was a fifth wheel at one time. If you gonna be a dragger you should be able to make a silk purse outa a sows ear if ya know what im gettin at!! with all do respect that is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 This truck was a fifth wheel at one time. If you gonna be a dragger you should be able to make a silk purse outa a sows ear if ya know what im gettin at!! with all do respect that is. Cant speak for any one else but... I hear ya loud and clear! thats some damn good advice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree98 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 i get what your saying,but if i'm gonna start from scratch i might as well buy a truck thats as close as possible to what i need.That being said,if the price was $5,000 then of course!!!Now back to the topic,where do you get the parts you need to build these trucks,turbo's,clutches,injector pumps etc?i've done some looking on the internet and i cant seem to find much.Anyone have a link?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackmann Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 The #1 thing you need when you build a pulling truck is one thing............DEEP POCKETS Quote My Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend. Just tell me your from BMT. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 The #1 thing you need when you build a pulling truck is one thing............DEEP POCKETSA lot of somebody else's money helps too.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 i get what your saying,but if i'm gonna start from scratch i might as well buy a truck thats as close as possible to what i need.That being said,if the price was $5,000 then of course!!!Now back to the topic,where do you get the parts you need to build these trucks,turbo's,clutches,injector pumps etc?i've done some looking on the internet and i cant seem to find much.Anyone have a link??just a good cab and nose for a super dog is 5 grand or more. Take that DEEP POCKETS seriously and good luck!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14583-want-to-build-a-pulling-truck/#findComment-58472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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