Don W.
Stab it and steer it
Trailered to the Mojave Mile this weekend. After some initial difficulties (turbo hose came off twice) the truck went 145.2. This, to them, is a break out.. Meaning I was limited by my tires to 140 mph plus a 5mph F factor. I went a couple of tenths over 145 so I didn't get a time slip but found out later what my speed was.
This was with the bed uncovered, gate closed, and mirrors out in their normal position. Backing off a bit on the second run I ran 136. Truck ran true with no weird handeling Issues. Some shaking, probably a combination of tire imbalance and runway roughness.
I did not make any more runs because I blew an exhaust manifold gasket. Truck ran fine otherwise. I still have oil pressure and no funny noises. :roll: I do have a DM on the 145 run. It shows 153mph.
Fun but expensive. Unlikely I'll ever do it again but now I know. Once I fixed the turbo hose issue and ran the 145 I felt like a kid again. :tup: Anything over 140 was my goal so I'm happy.
This was with the bed uncovered, gate closed, and mirrors out in their normal position. Backing off a bit on the second run I ran 136. Truck ran true with no weird handeling Issues. Some shaking, probably a combination of tire imbalance and runway roughness.
I did not make any more runs because I blew an exhaust manifold gasket. Truck ran fine otherwise. I still have oil pressure and no funny noises. :roll: I do have a DM on the 145 run. It shows 153mph.
Fun but expensive. Unlikely I'll ever do it again but now I know. Once I fixed the turbo hose issue and ran the 145 I felt like a kid again. :tup: Anything over 140 was my goal so I'm happy.
