90' s10 drag build
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90' s10 drag build Copying from another forum.. debated on waiting until it was running, but we're almost there so why not.
edit: And I just realized I named this the 90 foot s10 build. Any way to change the title of these threads?
So for a few months I've been on the prowl to build a car.. or truck to race in the x275 and no prep class events near me this summer. Now when I look for a car to race, I become obsessed with weight. I like to start with the lightest platform I can and go from there. Obvious choices in this category would be fox body Mustangs, a Datsun 240z, perhaps a Nova II or AMC Rambler. However, for some reason or another I couldn't find decent examples in my price range (except for the Mustangs... but I'm a GM guy at heart). Then one night my father suggested a 1st gen S-10, which at the time, I completely shrugged off because I assumed they were heavy due to be a full frame truck. Boy, was I completely wrong. All the sudden I began intrigued and started my search which lead me to this...
A 1990 s10 with tons of goodies. Full roll cage, 11:1 355sbc, refreshly rebuilt th400 with reverse manual, 4500 stall, line lock, QA1 coilovers in all corners, triangular 4-link suspension, fuel cell, battery relocation kit, JAZ racing seat, and best of all a clean title. I found it on craigslist for $5000 Christmas morning and drove out the next day to get it. I didn't even haggle the price because I thought $5000 was a steal.
edit: And I just realized I named this the 90 foot s10 build. Any way to change the title of these threads?
So for a few months I've been on the prowl to build a car.. or truck to race in the x275 and no prep class events near me this summer. Now when I look for a car to race, I become obsessed with weight. I like to start with the lightest platform I can and go from there. Obvious choices in this category would be fox body Mustangs, a Datsun 240z, perhaps a Nova II or AMC Rambler. However, for some reason or another I couldn't find decent examples in my price range (except for the Mustangs... but I'm a GM guy at heart). Then one night my father suggested a 1st gen S-10, which at the time, I completely shrugged off because I assumed they were heavy due to be a full frame truck. Boy, was I completely wrong. All the sudden I began intrigued and started my search which lead me to this...
A 1990 s10 with tons of goodies. Full roll cage, 11:1 355sbc, refreshly rebuilt th400 with reverse manual, 4500 stall, line lock, QA1 coilovers in all corners, triangular 4-link suspension, fuel cell, battery relocation kit, JAZ racing seat, and best of all a clean title. I found it on craigslist for $5000 Christmas morning and drove out the next day to get it. I didn't even haggle the price because I thought $5000 was a steal.
Last edited by 9outofs10; Jun 6, 2019 at 01:02 PM.
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I've been wanting to do a turbo LS swap for a while, so my father expressed an interest in the sbc for his corvette.
Engine out
Cleaned up the frame and treated it with some POR15 before I dropped the engine in
This past weekend I dropped the 5.3 from a 2005 silverado. I was pleasantly surprised to find this 180k engine received some regular oil changes in it's life (I did hear it run before I purchased it).
And engine in mated to the th400...
Next item on the list is figuring out a way to fit my LS3 exhaust manifolds around the steering shaft. I tried to mock them up, but the flange was hitting on the upper control arm.. I think I'm going to have to cut the flange off and run a straight piece of pipe instead to get these to fit.
I also need to drop the transmission crossmember and shorten it a little. I ended up moving the engine forward about an inch because clearance was pretty tight against the firewall with the sbc.
Engine out
Cleaned up the frame and treated it with some POR15 before I dropped the engine in
This past weekend I dropped the 5.3 from a 2005 silverado. I was pleasantly surprised to find this 180k engine received some regular oil changes in it's life (I did hear it run before I purchased it).
And engine in mated to the th400...
Next item on the list is figuring out a way to fit my LS3 exhaust manifolds around the steering shaft. I tried to mock them up, but the flange was hitting on the upper control arm.. I think I'm going to have to cut the flange off and run a straight piece of pipe instead to get these to fit.
I also need to drop the transmission crossmember and shorten it a little. I ended up moving the engine forward about an inch because clearance was pretty tight against the firewall with the sbc.
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Made it to the shop for a little bit this weekend. Kind of uneventful, I finished mocking up the transmission crossmember, but didn't have enough time to weld it. Decided to save that for this week. I also started mocking up and taking measurements for the turbo hot side. I think these LS3 manifolds might work after all. I plan on running the exhaust tubing in front, under the oil pan and up to a merge. The area is pretty tight, but I took my measurements with the pitarm turned all the way right, just to make sure there is enough clearance for the steering still.
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Finished the turbo bracket and placement.
Hot side is 80% there.. need to finish some welding and placement for the wastegates. I would have finished the passenger side yesterday but someone forgot to grab the other 2.25" v-band sitting in my office.
Hot side is 80% there.. need to finish some welding and placement for the wastegates. I would have finished the passenger side yesterday but someone forgot to grab the other 2.25" v-band sitting in my office.
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Been pretty bad at updating, but nothing too exciting. Just making progress on buttoning everything together. Started wiring the Holley Terminator X, installed a Holley Hi Ram, WARR throttle body. This weekend I'll be redoing all the fuel with 8an feed/returns and running a Magnafuel 4303 pump and Magnafuel boost referenced fuel pressure regulator.
Finished up the downpipe, decided to teach myself how to tig on this project. It's been a struggle (and still is.. I have the shakes pretty bad), however I find myself more excited to do it, and not as terrified anymore. I finished up my downpipe last night, welded the vband and bung for my wideband.
Finished up the downpipe, decided to teach myself how to tig on this project. It's been a struggle (and still is.. I have the shakes pretty bad), however I find myself more excited to do it, and not as terrified anymore. I finished up my downpipe last night, welded the vband and bung for my wideband.
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As far as the build goes..
180k 2005 Gen 3.5 5.3 SBE
Summit Stage 2 turbo cam
pac1218 springs
Magnafuel 4303 pump
Magnafuel 9950 fuel pressure regulator
-8an feed and return fuel lines with flex fuel
Snake eater 1500cc injectors (142lb/hr)
Holley Hi-Ram intake
Holley Terminator X
Garrett GT4294 divided t6
VSracing 50mm wastegate
Warr 92mm throttle body
a2a intercooler
th400 w/ reverse manual
8" 4500 stall converter (probably going to get changed)
Fab 9 rear end, 3.25 gears (coming soon)
QA1 coilovers front and rear
Power goals.. I have no idea. I'd like to get into the low 9's / high 8's for now. So whatever it takes to get there.
180k 2005 Gen 3.5 5.3 SBE
Summit Stage 2 turbo cam
pac1218 springs
Magnafuel 4303 pump
Magnafuel 9950 fuel pressure regulator
-8an feed and return fuel lines with flex fuel
Snake eater 1500cc injectors (142lb/hr)
Holley Hi-Ram intake
Holley Terminator X
Garrett GT4294 divided t6
VSracing 50mm wastegate
Warr 92mm throttle body
a2a intercooler
th400 w/ reverse manual
8" 4500 stall converter (probably going to get changed)
Fab 9 rear end, 3.25 gears (coming soon)
QA1 coilovers front and rear
Power goals.. I have no idea. I'd like to get into the low 9's / high 8's for now. So whatever it takes to get there.
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Looking good-if you wanted to run the exhaust out the back, is there enough room to run a pipe
down and back. I run a 4" to the rear bumper on my C10, but it was a little tight even on that.
down and back. I run a 4" to the rear bumper on my C10, but it was a little tight even on that.
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Haha, probably if I were running a 3" downpipe (or a twin turbo setup). But this 5" downpipe, there's no way unless I clearance the firewall.
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Yes I have another thread in forced induction that's more updated.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...l#post20161786
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...l#post20161786
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Interesting Copying from another forum.. debated on waiting until it was running, but we're almost there so why not.
edit: And I just realized I named this the 90 foot s10 build. Any way to change the title of these threads?
So for a few months I've been on the prowl to build a car.. or truck to race in the x275 and no prep class events near me this summer. Now when I look for a car to race, I become obsessed with weight. I like to start with the lightest platform I can and go from there. Obvious choices in this category would be fox body Mustangs, a Datsun 240z, perhaps a Nova II or AMC Rambler. However, for some reason or another I couldn't find decent examples in my price range (except for the Mustangs... but I'm a GM guy at heart). Then one night my father suggested a 1st gen S-10, which at the time, I completely shrugged off because I assumed they were heavy due to be a full frame truck. Boy, was I completely wrong. All the sudden I began intrigued and started my search which lead me to this...
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A 1990 s10 with tons of goodies. Full roll cage, 11:1 355sbc, refreshly rebuilt th400 with reverse manual, 4500 stall, line lock, QA1 coilovers in all corners, triangular 4-link suspension, fuel cell, battery relocation kit, JAZ racing seat, and best of all a clean title. I found it on craigslist for $5000 Christmas morning and drove out the next day to get it. I didn't even haggle the price because I thought $5000 was a steal.
edit: And I just realized I named this the 90 foot s10 build. Any way to change the title of these threads?
So for a few months I've been on the prowl to build a car.. or truck to race in the x275 and no prep class events near me this summer. Now when I look for a car to race, I become obsessed with weight. I like to start with the lightest platform I can and go from there. Obvious choices in this category would be fox body Mustangs, a Datsun 240z, perhaps a Nova II or AMC Rambler. However, for some reason or another I couldn't find decent examples in my price range (except for the Mustangs... but I'm a GM guy at heart). Then one night my father suggested a 1st gen S-10, which at the time, I completely shrugged off because I assumed they were heavy due to be a full frame truck. Boy, was I completely wrong. All the sudden I began intrigued and started my search which lead me to this...
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A 1990 s10 with tons of goodies. Full roll cage, 11:1 355sbc, refreshly rebuilt th400 with reverse manual, 4500 stall, line lock, QA1 coilovers in all corners, triangular 4-link suspension, fuel cell, battery relocation kit, JAZ racing seat, and best of all a clean title. I found it on craigslist for $5000 Christmas morning and drove out the next day to get it. I didn't even haggle the price because I thought $5000 was a steal.
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Copying from another forum.. debated on waiting until it was running, but we're almost there so why not.
edit: And I just realized I named this the 90 foot s10 build. Any way to change the title of these threads?
So for a few months I've been on the prowl to build a car.. or truck to race in the x275 and no prep class events near me this summer. Now when I look for a car to race, I become obsessed with weight. I like to start with the lightest platform I can and go from there. Obvious choices in this category would be fox body Mustangs, a Datsun 240z, perhaps a Nova II or AMC Rambler. However, for some reason or another I couldn't find decent examples in my price range (except for the Mustangs... but I'm a GM guy at heart). Then one night my father suggested a 1st gen S-10, which at the time, I completely shrugged off because I assumed they were heavy due to be a full frame truck. Boy, was I completely wrong. All the sudden I began intrigued and started my search which lead me to this...
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A 1990 s10 with tons of goodies. Full roll cage, 11:1 355sbc, refreshly rebuilt th400 with reverse manual, 4500 stall, line lock, QA1 coilovers in all corners, triangular 4-link suspension, fuel cell, battery relocation kit, JAZ racing seat, and best of all a clean title. I found it on craigslist for $5000 Christmas morning and drove out the next day to get it. I didn't even haggle the price because I thought $5000 was a steal.
edit: And I just realized I named this the 90 foot s10 build. Any way to change the title of these threads?
So for a few months I've been on the prowl to build a car.. or truck to race in the x275 and no prep class events near me this summer. Now when I look for a car to race, I become obsessed with weight. I like to start with the lightest platform I can and go from there. Obvious choices in this category would be fox body Mustangs, a Datsun 240z, perhaps a Nova II or AMC Rambler. However, for some reason or another I couldn't find decent examples in my price range (except for the Mustangs... but I'm a GM guy at heart). Then one night my father suggested a 1st gen S-10, which at the time, I completely shrugged off because I assumed they were heavy due to be a full frame truck. Boy, was I completely wrong. All the sudden I began intrigued and started my search which lead me to this...
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A 1990 s10 with tons of goodies. Full roll cage, 11:1 355sbc, refreshly rebuilt th400 with reverse manual, 4500 stall, line lock, QA1 coilovers in all corners, triangular 4-link suspension, fuel cell, battery relocation kit, JAZ racing seat, and best of all a clean title. I found it on craigslist for $5000 Christmas morning and drove out the next day to get it. I didn't even haggle the price because I thought $5000 was a steal.
