NHRA approves a new "Dime Rocket"!

Bobby Zlatkin · 06-13-2012, 04:27 AM

Ed Wright is correct. The only 8 cyl. you could get in a '86 1/2 ton was a Q-jet 305. Cast iron intake. Same exact motor thats in a '82-84 Camaro rated at 243 hp except you can use a bigger cam in the truck. I bought one new (short bed, step side). It was either that or a 4.3 V6.

After being absent for several years, 1987 was the first year you could get a 350 back in a 1/2 ton. And it was a TBI.

With a 3/4 ton or bigger, it was a whole different ball game.

Tom keedle · 06-13-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Zlatkin

Ed Wright is correct. The only 8 cyl. you could get in a '86 1/2 ton was a Q-jet 305. Cast iron intake. Same exact motor thats in a '82-84 Camaro rated at 243 hp except you can use a bigger cam in the truck. I bought one new (short bed, step side). It was either that or a 4.3 V6.

After being absent for several years, 1987 was the first year you could get a 350 back in a 1/2 ton. And it was a TBI.

With a 3/4 ton or bigger, it was a whole different ball game.

hmmm, i've sure rejetted a LOT of 85 1/2 ton pickups with 350's in 'em.......

Ed Wright · 06-13-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom keedle

hmmm, i've sure rejetted a LOT of 85 1/2 ton pickups with 350's in 'em.......

They weren't available when I ordered an '85. Couldn't get 350"s until the TBI 1987 trucks.
Mine was so stinking slow with 3.08 gears and a 700R4 it down shifted on hills on the interstate. I put a 350" TPI in it. Don't know why they didn't put those in at the factory. Liked low RPM and got better mileage than the Q Jet 305" ever did. Pretty quick compared to other pick ups.

Rick Schilling · 06-13-2012, 11:09 AM

I think the whole thing is really just an elaborate scheme intended to divert everyone's attention away from the "new" cars...LOL.

P.S. It seems to be working.

Tom Moock · 06-13-2012, 11:46 AM

If you read passed post of Richard Muhlenhardt, he is the person who asked for this truck to listed in guide, just guessing and he asked questions about grade points to enter indy, also he is the person who went 1.32 under at brainerd points meet. maybe richard and larry hill could have a match race in U/SA for number one qualifier at indy.Tom

Irondog · 06-21-2012, 11:19 AM

In 1986, did they produce a shortwheelbased truck? And if so, what was the measurement?

Ed Wright · 06-21-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by freddiesboy1557

In 1986, did they produce a shortwheelbased truck? And if so, what was the measurement?

They did make a short wheel base 1/2 ton. But I do not remember what it measured.

B Aceves · 06-22-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

They weren't available when I ordered an '85. Couldn't get 350"s until the TBI 1987 trucks.
Mine was so stinking slow with 3.08 gears and a 700R4 it down shifted on hills on the interstate. I put a 350" TPI in it. Don't know why they didn't put those in at the factory. Liked low RPM and got better mileage than the Q Jet 305" ever did. Pretty quick compared to other pick ups.

Well being an ex Dealership guy and for Chevrolet none the less here in California the
86 Chevy Pickup had two 5.7 350 options both were Carbs. To be exact it was a vin
code option L or M the L option had a Net HP of 165 @ 3800 and the M option had
a Net HP of 185 @ 4000. Im not sure why it would have been a Calif only option but
they do exist I personally have work on just a few of them.....lol

06-13-2012, 04:27 AM	#1
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA approves a new "Dime Rocket"! Ed Wright is correct. The only 8 cyl. you could get in a '86 1/2 ton was a Q-jet 305. Cast iron intake. Same exact motor thats in a '82-84 Camaro rated at 243 hp except you can use a bigger cam in the truck. I bought one new (short bed, step side). It was either that or a 4.3 V6. After being absent for several years, 1987 was the first year you could get a 350 back in a 1/2 ton. And it was a TBI. With a 3/4 ton or bigger, it was a whole different ball game. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

06-13-2012, 11:09 AM	#4
Rick Schilling Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 103 Likes: 18 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: NHRA approves a new "Dime Rocket"! I think the whole thing is really just an elaborate scheme intended to divert everyone's attention away from the "new" cars...LOL. P.S. It seems to be working.

06-13-2012, 11:46 AM	#5
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NHRA approves a new "Dime Rocket"! If you read passed post of Richard Muhlenhardt, he is the person who asked for this truck to listed in guide, just guessing and he asked questions about grade points to enter indy, also he is the person who went 1.32 under at brainerd points meet. maybe richard and larry hill could have a match race in U/SA for number one qualifier at indy.Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

06-21-2012, 11:19 AM	#6
Irondog Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmot, NS Posts: 138 Likes: 12 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NHRA approves a new "Dime Rocket"! In 1986, did they produce a shortwheelbased truck? And if so, what was the measurement?