Newbie wants to race... But what class??

04BlackSilverado · 03-22-2010, 11:04 PM

This is my first post am I'm diving right in...

I currently own a 2004 Silverado and want to enter into a IHRA Class. I want to run for fun and I want to get involved in this sport and learn more.

I have looked into all the classes and sub classes and I'm a little confused where I stand.
This is my current set-up as follows.

2004 Silverado 2wd Regular Cab Short Bed

Removed the Factory 5.3L for the following:
6.0L 366ci Iron Block (2003 LQ4 Block)
LS2 Pistons and Rods (06 Corvette)
L92 Heads (07 Denali)
LS3 Intake (09 Camaro)
90mm DBW Throttle Body (06 Corvette)
32# Injectors (Stock L92)
255LPH Fuel Pump (Aftermarket)
Custom Cam (Aftermarket)

4.10 Gears with TruTrack Locker (Came with 3.73 and crappy limited slip)
Hardened push rods
Pacesetter Long Tube Headers
True Dual 3" w/"H" Pipe
Dynomax Muffler
Factory Electric Cooling fans w/34" Radiator (Factory in 05)
HP Tuners (Tuned by Me)
Transmission Cooler W/Fan

Planning in the near future:

Built 4L60E Transmission
3000 RPM Stall Converter
Possibly a 4-Link with Coil Over (unless a major class changer)
Also thinking of a Bore and Stroke up to a 408 or a few years down the road with a LSX 454 (Dreaming of a 454SS Silverado Re-Make really)

I read through the rule book a few times and I can't figure where I would fit in well. I guess that I would run high to mid 12's in this 4500# Truck with traction.

What do you think? Class?
or would it be worth it for me, or should I stick to the Street Nights with all the ricers...

Opinions Please!

03-22-2010, 11:04 PM	#1
04BlackSilverado Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie wants to race... But what class?? This is my first post am I'm diving right in... I currently own a 2004 Silverado and want to enter into a IHRA Class. I want to run for fun and I want to get involved in this sport and learn more. I have looked into all the classes and sub classes and I'm a little confused where I stand. This is my current set-up as follows. 2004 Silverado 2wd Regular Cab Short Bed Removed the Factory 5.3L for the following: 6.0L 366ci Iron Block (2003 LQ4 Block) LS2 Pistons and Rods (06 Corvette) L92 Heads (07 Denali) LS3 Intake (09 Camaro) 90mm DBW Throttle Body (06 Corvette) 32# Injectors (Stock L92) 255LPH Fuel Pump (Aftermarket) Custom Cam (Aftermarket) 4.10 Gears with TruTrack Locker (Came with 3.73 and crappy limited slip) Hardened push rods Pacesetter Long Tube Headers True Dual 3" w/"H" Pipe Dynomax Muffler Factory Electric Cooling fans w/34" Radiator (Factory in 05) HP Tuners (Tuned by Me) Transmission Cooler W/Fan Planning in the near future: Built 4L60E Transmission 3000 RPM Stall Converter Possibly a 4-Link with Coil Over (unless a major class changer) Also thinking of a Bore and Stroke up to a 408 or a few years down the road with a LSX 454 (Dreaming of a 454SS Silverado Re-Make really) I read through the rule book a few times and I can't figure where I would fit in well. I guess that I would run high to mid 12's in this 4500# Truck with traction. What do you think? Class? or would it be worth it for me, or should I stick to the Street Nights with all the ricers... Opinions Please!