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    How is the traction w/ 500-600hp turbo setup?

    I still haven't bought a RCSB truck I plan on putting a turbo on getting 500-600rwhp. I was watching a few videos and it looks like trucks can't get good traction even going from a 50mph roll

    Is it hard to get traction? I am wondering if I should buy a 4x4 RCSB and convert to full time 4x4

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    Quote Originally Posted by TTU713 View Post
    I still haven't bought a RCSB truck I plan on putting a turbo on getting 500-600rwhp. I was watching a few videos and it looks like trucks can't get good traction even going from a 50mph roll

    Is it hard to get traction? I am wondering if I should buy a 4x4 RCSB and convert to full time 4x4
    If you don't mind sporting drag radials I dont have too much of a problem
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    Quote Originally Posted by TTU713 View Post
    I am wondering if I should buy a 4x4 RCSB and convert to full time 4x4
    I haven't converted to full time. but 4wd works for me with normal tires

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    i dont have 500hp, just a 5.3L in a swb but i have traction problems. i bet with the 5-600 hp it be like driving on ice. drag radials and some caltracs will fix the problem
    1982 c10 lsx swaped, NP tuned, true duals, 4:11s, trutrac, e-fans, CAI

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    If you don't have truck yet get a 4x4. Wish mine was 4x4

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarinitup1 View Post
    If you don't have truck yet get a 4x4. Wish mine was 4x4
    would you convert to full time or just keep it stock and use the 4x4 when you need it (at the track or somewhere where you plan on going fast in a straight line)

    thanks for the reply guys

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    Quote Originally Posted by TTU713 View Post
    keep it stock and use the 4x4 when you need it (at the track or somewhere where you plan on going fast in a straight line)
    That's how I use it.

    Maybe if i was in the autocross hobby I'll convert to AWD. But this is a street warrior with over 600whp and boosting at 4psi out of the hole, no traction problems with 295-45-20 radials. And 3.73 gears.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TTU713 View Post
    would you convert to full time or just keep it stock and use the 4x4 when you need it (at the track or somewhere where you plan on going fast in a straight line)

    thanks for the reply guys
    There is an article on the front page that Zeake did, and he converted to AWD in his regular cab.
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