1995 F-150 build

Horsinaround · 11-15-2013, 11:34 AM

Here is my 1995 F150 build. I will preface this by saying that I am new to drag racing and have ALOT to learn and will have questions and won't be insulted by constructive criticism. lol

The begining

Horsinaround · 11-15-2013, 11:36 AM

Horsinaround · 11-15-2013, 11:39 AM

MICROMACHINE72 · 11-15-2013, 12:02 PM

WOW! Nice work!! What class will you be running? How big is that Big block? Looks great!

Horsinaround · 11-15-2013, 12:23 PM

Motor is a 516 and will be running a Terminator alcohol injection setup from Killer Rons. The engine sim program I have is estimating the power/tq at 725-750hp and 760-775tq and the ET sim program is suggesting high 9's/low 10's depending on the launch and shift points. Of course this all depends on the weight the chassis ends up at, and I am shooting for 3000-3200lbs. I think this is realistic with the weight reduction efforts I have done and the fiberglass parts.
This motor is a rather conservative build as I just don't want the maintenance and cost of a high compression/high lift cam setup. I had a 16:1, 8500 rpm motor in my pulling truck and didn't like the annual maintenance costs lol.
I am trying to understand/figure out NHRA's classes so I don't yet know what class it will be in at this point. I intend to run the pro class at Bunker Hill with occasional runs at either Muncie or US41.

cad · 11-15-2013, 02:19 PM

Basically, if you do not have a delay box, you can run Pro ET.
You can use a trans brake, 2 step, and rpm activated shifter/solenoid.
If you use a delay box, you are limited to Super Pro.

Horsinaround · 11-15-2013, 02:33 PM

Thanks Cad, I will have all the toys you mentioned except the delay box. I've been told that adding the electronics adds alot of expense and butt whoopin's.
(I expect to get alot of those anyway.

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Horsinaround · 11-15-2013, 02:44 PM

Here are a couple more progress pictures.

Still have to add the x brace in, and put the tubs and aluminum panels in.

jims5600 · 11-15-2013, 04:34 PM

Nice work,keep post your progress

Horsinaround · 01-09-2014, 04:47 PM

Progress has been slow due to work, but here are a few updates.

11-15-2013, 11:34 AM	#1
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	1995 F-150 build Here is my 1995 F150 build. I will preface this by saying that I am new to drag racing and have ALOT to learn and will have questions and won't be insulted by constructive criticism. lol The begining

11-15-2013, 11:36 AM	#2
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1995 F-150 build

11-15-2013, 11:39 AM	#3
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1995 F-150 build

11-15-2013, 12:02 PM	#4
MICROMACHINE72 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1995 F-150 build WOW! Nice work!! What class will you be running? How big is that Big block? Looks great!

11-15-2013, 12:23 PM	#5
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1995 F-150 build Motor is a 516 and will be running a Terminator alcohol injection setup from Killer Rons. The engine sim program I have is estimating the power/tq at 725-750hp and 760-775tq and the ET sim program is suggesting high 9's/low 10's depending on the launch and shift points. Of course this all depends on the weight the chassis ends up at, and I am shooting for 3000-3200lbs. I think this is realistic with the weight reduction efforts I have done and the fiberglass parts. This motor is a rather conservative build as I just don't want the maintenance and cost of a high compression/high lift cam setup. I had a 16:1, 8500 rpm motor in my pulling truck and didn't like the annual maintenance costs lol. I am trying to understand/figure out NHRA's classes so I don't yet know what class it will be in at this point. I intend to run the pro class at Bunker Hill with occasional runs at either Muncie or US41. Last edited by Horsinaround; 11-15-2013 at 12:26 PM.

11-15-2013, 02:19 PM	#6
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 673 Likes: 141 Liked 72 Times in 40 Posts	Re: 1995 F-150 build Basically, if you do not have a delay box, you can run Pro ET. You can use a trans brake, 2 step, and rpm activated shifter/solenoid. If you use a delay box, you are limited to Super Pro.

11-15-2013, 02:33 PM	#7
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1995 F-150 build Thanks Cad, I will have all the toys you mentioned except the delay box. I've been told that adding the electronics adds alot of expense and butt whoopin's. (I expect to get alot of those anyway. )

11-15-2013, 02:44 PM	#8
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1995 F-150 build Here are a couple more progress pictures. Still have to add the x brace in, and put the tubs and aluminum panels in.

11-15-2013, 04:34 PM	#9
jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1995 F-150 build Nice work,keep post your progress

01-09-2014, 04:47 PM	#10
Horsinaround Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1995 F-150 build Progress has been slow due to work, but here are a few updates.