Hey guys, i have been saving up for a while and i am getting quite close to having around 20,000 to throw at a 12v setup to put into my 61' chevy pickup to make a ratrod/sleeper out of it. I am wanting to build it up as much as i can now, but i am planning on continuing to add untill i hit the 800-900 horse range. Just need some ideas on what things to do now while i have big money such as tranny, clutch or torque converter, injector pump etc. Im a Duramax guy but way to lazy to fight that battle with a old truck.
Thanks

 

If I were going to dump a ton of money into a transmission and didn't want to build it myself, I'd call Suncoast. Spend some jack on the full billet unit and have it installed by a local Suncoast authorized tech and I defy you to break it in a streetable truck. If you break that thing within a year (good luck), they'll replace it for free, even if you use it for competition. While you've got the money, if you want big power, it's a no-brainer that you'll want a 180-215hp p7100 injection pump, lines, case, etc. The 215s make more from the factory, but around here the 180s are preferred for tuning.

Assuming you already have a 6BT to start your build and considering your ultimate goal, that's where I'd put my priorities.

 

yeah thats what i was thinking, and definately the 215 p7100, my uncle works at moonlight diesel in logan, utah so i have a good hook up for parts and expertise just getting some more opinions, i really appreciate it, any sugguestions on a rear end?

 

In a street truck I would go D80 trimed down with a disc conversion and Crome shafts, also might want a spool in there (LSD might live for a few rounds ) ...

Compunds are the only way to go ..

 

In a street truck I would go D80 trimed down with a disc conversion and Crome shafts, also might want a spool in there (LSD might live for a few rounds ) ...

Compunds are the only way to go ..

 

I'm definitely putting a compound setup on it, and I may also drag race the truck a bit, and maybe hook up to a sled now and again, just mainly a truck I'm planning on driving a little bit around town, but mainly just a high powered weekend warrior type of truck

 

A D80 will do, maybe do a set of Progressive Coil overs, bags if you intend on hauling anything ...

 

Okay, thanks for the suggestions

 

Would like to see what your starting with if you get the chance

 

Okay, I'm still a little ways out on starting that's why I'm looking for suggestions, but I haven't decided weather to get a used motor and overhaul/ refresh it, or just start from a short block. The short block will cost more to go that way but I will have a nicer setup in the end.