DD, Track Day, Burn: Big and white edition

"Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S." (calebms)
09/29/2015 at 14:32 • Filed to: None

All provided by my local Craigslist, of course:

Be wise...

DISCUSSION (47)

dogisbadob > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:38

DD the Chevy van, track the Wrangler (dirt track), burn the Caravan with its shitty transmission

pjhusa > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:38

DD Wrangler

Track Caravan

Burn Express

Mattbob > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:39

this is real tough, because they are all such good vehicles for their purposes. I would say

DD: Jeep because off roading err-day

Track: Cargo van because you could probably make it pretty fast.

Burn: minivan because I would want to keep the other two more.

Moves-Like-Senna > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:39

Chevy Express: Track - Just plow through everyone at every corner

Rubicon: DD - My friends can walk

GC: BURN BURN BURN!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:40

DD Jeep

Track Express (Yes, even one with corners, though drag racing would suit it better)

Burn the Caravan

Tripper > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:40

I know that the minivan might be the best choice for the track because center of gravity, but it’s still a facken mini van!

DD - Wrangler

Track - Cargo Van (Sabine Schmitz did pretty well in a sprinter)

Burn - Mini Van

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Mattbob
09/29/2015 at 14:42

Express vans live up to their name (unless 4.8L, then burn). Fast off the line (esp. with 6.0) and they actually handle pretty well. Make good drift machines.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Moves-Like-Senna
09/29/2015 at 14:42

You won't need to plough through anyone, just hang a magnificent drift.

Party-vi > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:43

DD: Terrible Dodge Caravan, because it’s probably really comfy and also mpgs.

Track: Wrangler, if the track is Moab.

Burn: Shady looking Chevy van.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:43

DD Express because why not, Track the Caravan because of that juicy V6 power (Seriously, Caravans are quick if you put your foot down), and burn the Jeep.

Thunderface > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:44

Wow everyone seems to agree for once...

Moves-Like-Senna > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 14:44

I have a feeling mid drift it’s going to switch to a “Tuck and roll!!!!” situation.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:47

Daily the jeep, track the van, burn the mini van

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:47

Daily the Jeep

Track the Express for lulz

Burn the rolling repair bill

ly2v8-Brian > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:48

Don't just burn the minivan, pound that shit with a barrage of 155

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Moves-Like-Senna
09/29/2015 at 14:50

Trust me, it won’t. I’ve been a passenger in some pretty wild driving in one of those. Enclosed are some examples. (note: I do not sanction any of the below examles, nor do I take responsibility.)

Sitch #1: Street which is just a series of 90deg bends. Tail out in every one. No straight lines were taken.

Sitch #2: Hwy cloverleaf, signed for 30kph. Ramps are usually good for about double what they are signed for in Ontario. We entered at about 70-80kph, and exited in a 4-wheel slide at 120kph.

Van in question was a 15-passenger 3500 Express with the 6.0V8.

Yeah, you’ll be fine.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > dogisbadob
09/29/2015 at 14:53

burn the Caravan with its shitty transmission

ftfy

Bandit > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:54

DD Wrangler because normal

Track the Chevy because who needs to pass when you can crash into everyone else

Burn the minivan because fuck soccer moms.

ly2v8-Brian > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 14:54

“unless 4.8L, then burn”

(Glares at smallbear)

Mercedes Streeter > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 14:55

DD: Wrangler (would come in handy with the driving I do)
Track: Shady Chevy (make the Express live up to its name!)
Burn: Caravan (I’m not ready to be a soccer mum yet!)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ly2v8-Brian
09/29/2015 at 15:01

U haff 4.8 van?

Lets get something clear. The 4.8, in it’s stock form, is not a good engine for a heavy cargo van. As these DDtrackburn things are “take it as is or leave it”, I’d burn a 4.8 van.

As far as the engine itself goes, there’s a lot of potential in it. The fact that it’s just a 5.3 with a shorter stroke means it likes to rev more. It’s an ideal turbo motor.

So, if I was allowed to mod it, or pull the engine and then mod it, I’d still have a 4.8, otherwise... burn.

Interesting tidbit for your time.

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/…

Nonster > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:04

Soooo what if I used to DD a wrangler that I tracked(well off-roaded) that caught fire and nearly burned down the local Zoo?

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:14

DD the van, because I’m sitting in literally that van right now (work vehicle) and they’re pretty useful vehicles.

Track the van, because LSX BRO even though probably not really.

Burn the Jeep, because I've always thought Wranglers were wildly overrated, though I respect the people who daily them when almost anything is a better choice, all things considered.

for Michigan > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:21

DD: Wrangler because I’m a conservation officer (no, I’m not).

Track: Chevy because rural dirt tracks.

Burn: Caravan.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 15:23

Oppo COTD

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:27

I hardly think so. Then again, it's been a slow day.

KnowsAboutCars > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:28

DD: Wrangler

Track: Shebiban (see: Dajiban)

Burn: Mopar minivan

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 15:29

It has indeed. Especially as I am sitting in Biology...

Brickman > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:30

DD Caravan with Express V8 swap and Jeep axles

Track Jeep with FWD van engine :D

Burn what’s left of the chevy van :P

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:33

DD: the Chevy, with a diesel swap

track: the Wrangler

burn: the van, in a bonfire.

BJ > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 15:57

You got it right. DD the van, track the Jeep, burn the Caravan.

TrickJos > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 16:20

Chevy Express - Track (drag race)

Jeep - DD

Chrysler Van - Burn

ly2v8-Brian > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 16:23

I'm just messing with you. You saw my handle has LY2 right?

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ly2v8-Brian
09/29/2015 at 16:27

Oh, shit. No I didn't. I never read any names that appear to be gibberish, I just sort of take them in as a picture.

ly2v8-Brian > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 16:31

It's all good. My truck has that engine. I like it. Power is perfectly adequate (295hp) and it really likes to rev as well.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ly2v8-Brian
09/29/2015 at 16:36

My biggest beef with it in stock form is a lack of low-end torque. Power is adequate. I found torque really lacking. And when that's in a heavily loaded cargo van, you notice.

ly2v8-Brian > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/29/2015 at 16:40

True. It's peak is way down the line, the conservative gearing doesn't help.

Master Cylinder > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S.
09/29/2015 at 17:07

DD the Wrangler because it’s probably slightly less horrible to drive than a cargo van on a daily basis.

Track the cargo van because rollovers are fun for everyone!

Burn the Caravan. I don’t think this needs to be explained.

shop-teacher > ly2v8-Brian
09/29/2015 at 18:47

Damn, I never noticed that. Hello fellow 4.8 owner! I’m quite certain the 4.8 is the reason I got a brand new crew cab Sierra for under $22k out the door. They made so few 4.8 crew cabs, the owners manual doesn’t even list it as an option in the tow rating page.

ly2v8-Brian > shop-teacher
09/29/2015 at 18:50

22K is quite the deal.

shop-teacher > ly2v8-Brian
09/29/2015 at 19:23

It was! It’s a base model 2wd, but it still has power windows, mirrors and locks. Most importantly it has a locking rear end and the towing package. It’s basically ruined me for all other trucks, because the closest comparable new Sierra stickers for nearly $40k.

ly2v8-Brian > shop-teacher
09/29/2015 at 19:31

That's basically mine but I have an ext cab. It even has heated mirrors.