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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Dude, Ive beaten ext. cab 4.8's, on more than a few occasions. And in case you didnt know, I have a 4.7, 4x4 QCSB. Just a thought
 
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Dude, Ive beaten ext. cab 4.8's, on more than a few occasions. And in case you didnt know, I have a 4.7, 4x4 QCSB. Just a thought
how did you do against the acura again?? oh snap lol
 
Old May 20, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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[QUOTE oh snap lol [/QUOTE]

who says that anymore...well bullet its better than the boom roast or whatever?
 
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As far as the Silverado being lighter.. That specific RCSB Silverado weighs 4500 pounds where as my QC HEMI Ram weighs 5000. I think I'll be ok.
Mine weighs 5220 with 1/2 tank of gas. Weighed it last Friday
 
Old May 20, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Sleep with his mother?
 
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Hey guys. A friend I work with has a 2008 Reg Cab Short Bed Z71 Silverado with a 4.8L V8 and he's been bragging all day about how fast his truck is and how it would beat mine. What do you guys think?

2006 HEMI Ram 1500 QC SLT 2WD w/ Airaid CAI and Magnaflow 14" Exhaust vs his bone stock 2008 Silverado RCSB Z71 with a 4.8L.
He has a good chance actually...he has a 600 lbs weight advantage and less power loss with the 4l60-e tranny/electric fans. Is his Z71 a 4x4? They use to all be 4x4's but that changed a few years ago. He could also have a tune which really brings the ls-based engines to life and you'd never even know...but the same goes for you Which rear do you have?

Don't blow the launch because it'll be closer than you think.
 
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what is wrong with you???
 
Old May 20, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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On chevy's site a 2wd reg cab with a 4.8 weighs 4300...and your quad weighs closer to 5200. Hell my curb is around 4900...damn rams are heavy
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn
He has a good chance actually...he has a 600 lbs weight advantage and less power loss with the 4l60-e tranny/electric fans. Is his Z71 a 4x4? They use to all be 4x4's but that changed a few years ago. He could also have a tune which really brings the ls-based engines to life and you'd never even know...but the same goes for you Which rear do you have?

Don't blow the launch because it'll be closer than you think.
His is a 2wd Z71. It's a bone stock truck. I have the factory 3.92 LSD in my truck.

I remember driving his truck one time. It's quick but my Ram feels considerably quicker.


On another note. I hear getting a good aftermarket torque converter will help bring back a good amount of lost hp and tq.
 



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