jeb99ta

Ok, so this probably sounds nuts to some, cool to others, and really stupid to a more sensible crowd. Here goes:

Loudmouth guy at work's truck:

2007 F-150 FX4 4x4 3:73's 5.4L Triton ... 9.75 rearend Nitto tires 295/70R/18's 6-Speed transmission

Mine:

2011 F-150 STX 4X4 3:73's 5.0l ... 9.75 rearend Goodyear Wrangler 275/65R/18's 6-Speed transmission


Though his Nitto's are 295's and mine are 275's, they're the exact same width at the contact patch with the same tire pressure ... not much difference in the tread pattern at all and we both have new tires.
With his older driveline, I believe he's at a distinct disadvantage with weaker parts. I really hate to do this to him, but, he just won't shut up.

Whose truck would win in a truck pull hooked up back-to-back in an open field in Florida, where the ground is nearly hard as rock about 3" below the surface? I think I know the answer and it seems like a no-brainer to me, but, what do you think the outcome will be?

Oh yeah. I have select shift which locks the torque converter in manual mode and I have torque management turned off. He obviously doesn't have this advantage.

bullplug

iTrader: (3)

The only way to know for sure is to do it and post the video here to be judged.

jeb99ta

Thanks, but, I specifically asked for opinions as to who you think would be the dominant truck. Please weigh in if you have one.

blue beast

hook it and run...put a video up also.. i wanna see it, may need to compare weights of your trucks too,

jeb99ta

They're pretty close to the same weight ... guess this could go viral on youtube ... LOL! Doubt it's been done yet.

Rhyder

The '04 is going to win every time, you just cant compete with comparable equipment to his lack of computer controled crap.....

Youll lose every time at low end pulls against him......

****Plus FX4's are so awsome they beat everyone at pulls before you even hook up.......

kozal01

iTrader: (2)

Truck pulls are retarded and prove nothing, you both lose.

jeb99ta

Interesting ... what do you base your opinion on? There's a much higher drivetrain loss with an automatic and much more slippage on an older auto tranny as compared to a locked torque converter on a new vehicle. Plus, the axles on the newer trucks are much stronger ... as well as is the material of most driveline components. I think his truck will break first, especially with the added clutch pack.

jeb99ta

I agree. But, what is your opinion of which would win out and why?

kozal01

iTrader: (2)

power means nothing, all about traction.