big block s-10

[Bakas]

any one currently racing a big block s10? Is it possible to use a stock suspension set up? I did find one on u-tube that looks really fast and would like to build something similar. What do you guys think?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-iYAwjCy6Q

[knudsonm]

I'm running stock suspension, but I am also very slow.

[Bakas]

whats your opinion of slow lol? Guys I know say that 8's are slow.

[Melonhead]

Looks like a 9.02 pass at 152 http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

[knudsonm]

On 2007-12-06 22:25, Bakas wrote:

whats your opinion of slow lol? Guys I know say that 8's are slow.





mid 11's



I am using belltech leaves, DJM 3" steel blocks, and Lakewood S-10 slapper bars with 315/60 BFG drag radials on 8" wide draglites. Up front I have QA1 single adjustable coilovers, Global West tubular uppers and lowers, 2" drop spindles, no swaybar, and 26 x 6 M/T street radials on 4" wide draglites.



The engine is very cheap and simple.

[Bakas]

11's aint that bad if you say its a cheap and mild motor. What do u have for a trans and rear end? How good do you hook up? Thanks

[Scotty_S-15]

Here's my thoughts regarding S10s & BBCs: Unless you plan on building something that's going to run in the 10's and faster, you're probably better off with a SBC. That is, 500 HP & up on motor only, the BBC starts to come into the zone.

.............. Of course there are some good reasons to run a BBC in any S10, first that comes to mind is if you've got a nice, hi-perf BBC sitting on your engine stand. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif

[knudsonm]

On 2007-12-07 10:04, Bakas wrote:

11's aint that bad if you say its a cheap and mild motor. What do u have for a trans and rear end? How good do you hook up? Thanks





standard pattern full auto TH350 with ATI valvebody. Redneck 3000 stall converter. Currie 9+ with 4.11 gears/Traclock. It picks the front tires a few inches and my best 60' is 1.52 so far.



Here is a full rundown...

Engine: 454 BBC

Modifications: stock '97 454 shortblock, heavily ported Edelbrock Heads, Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake, Holley 850 DP, Lunati Voodoo Hyd roller cam,Manley custom chromoly pushrods, Harland Sharpe Roller Rockers,MSD Pro-Billet distributor, MSD Blaster II coil, MSD 6AL ignition box, custom 1 3/4" to 3" equal length headers, 3" exhaust with Dynomax Ultraflo mufflers, aluminum water pump, Griffin radiator.



Transmission: TH350

Modifications: ATI standard pattern, automatic valvebody and shift kit. Redneck 3000 stall converter, Custom 3" steel driveshaft.



Rear end: Currie 9+, 4.11 gears, trac-lock diff



Wheel/Tire:



rear - Weld draglite 15 x 8 - 4.5 B.S. BFG 315/60 Drag Radials

front - Weld Draglite 15 x 4 Mickey Thompson 26 x 6 street radials



Other modifications: Global West TLC upper and lower control arms, QA1 single adjustable coilover conversion, 300#/in springs. Belltech drop springs, 3" DJM steel blocks, Lakewood S-10 Slapper bars. Summit fuel cell, -10 AN fuel line, BG fuel filter, Holley Blue Pump, Summit(Aeromotive) regulator. Custom digital dashboard, just the stock driver's seat. Fiberglass rollpan, removed front innerfenders, gutted tailgate.



60' 1.520

1/8 7.193 @ 93.32 mph

1/4 11.43 @ 114.286 mph

[Scotty_S-15]

On 2007-12-07 12:33, knudsonm wrote:

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60' 1.520

1/8 7.193 @ 93.32 mph

1/4 11.43 @ 114.286 mph



Knudson, how's come you've got your ETs on your heading listed as "slow" http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif That's fairly bad-ass, don't ya think? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

[knudsonm]

On 2007-12-07 12:54, Scotty_S-15 wrote:

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60' 1.520

1/8 7.193 @ 93.32 mph

1/4 11.43 @ 114.286 mph

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Knudson, how's come you've got your ETs on your heading listed as "slow" http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif That's fairly bad-ass, don't ya think? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif





around here mid 10's is merely OK for a streetcar. There are a number of guys running high 9's on motor alone and 8's on spray that drive anywhere. Hell one of them is still sporting lap belts in his '67 Camaro. I just don't have the bank account to keep up.

[bjcrazyz]

On 2007-12-06 21:31, Bakas wrote:

any one currently racing a big block s10? Is it possible to use a stock suspension set up? I did find one on u-tube that looks really fast and would like to build something similar. What do you guys think?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-iYAwjCy6Q

anything is possible on stk suspension with a digital 7 http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bakas]

thanx for the info