1996 Chevy S10 Challenger

The thread is here, but will continue in GRM from this point

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3150440/1996-chevrolet-s10-regular-cab-short-bed

Autocross video at $2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzO7OfyqSTY

Well we have started making a little progress on this car again.

I have decided to build it as a rallycross truck.

We have repaired the diff that blew up in $2010, we reinstalled the suspension. I am going to replace the rear 2.5" x 10" springs with softer 2.5" x 200lb x 12". I am researching the spring options for the front as well.

I am going to remove the 406 but am weighing my option as to what to replace it with. I want a V8 and would prefer to stay with a T5 or even a Super T10.

I am going to beef up the 4 link mounts and the panhard mount.

I still have the replacement aluminum radiator to replace the OEM one that was holed when the rear blew.

Install some dirt tires and go play

Zoomies out the hood. You already know how I feel about this.

Link to 5.3 with manual thread

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/53-gm-engines-what-manual-trans/70340/page1/#post1299800

Beans old son, you will learn something this weekend.

I want to rallycross where you rallycross.
Zooooooooooommmmieeees.............

Rear springs arrived today... woot

Link to tires thread
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/rallycross-tires/70306/page1/

Link to Rallycross thread
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/rallycross-classing/71059/page1/

Picked up a pair of 6 cylinder Camaro front springs.

Gearheadataku (Jeff) picked up a Super T-10 for the truck today.

Small steps, but progress is progress.

Still seeking a 5.3 with loom and puter

This is relevent to my intrests as I have a 96.

Afco rear coilovers with 175lb springs installed

406 and T5 removed, Super T10 ready to go in with the SFI bell.

I haven't located a 5.3 yet

I didnt think the 5.3 was hard to find. Or is it price that is hindering the progress?

Basically finding time and a complete engine with computer and harness, I have been too busy to dedicate time to finding one

Time seems to be at a premium always. Ive always wanted to do an LS swap to mine, but I want it to be the aluminum block variety, then get the NV3500 trans from a fullsize. Not a 6 speed, but should hold up to a basic V8.

How much money did you pay for your 406ci?

In reply to Mr_Clutch42:

$0,

Look what followed us home today

I found a guy in S Michigan who strips wrecked trucks out, he goes through them quickly so you have to move when he has one. He is about 100 miles from me.

The front suspension and steering is all ship shape, removed the poorly welded engine mounts and reinstalling them.

Coming along nicely.

5.3, engine mounts and headers.

Waiting on a pilot bearing before we throw a flywheel, clutch and transmission onto the 5.3

It seems the flywheel I sourced is too large for the SBC clutch, the clutch plate holes do not line up.

Anybody got ideas, I was advised that this SBC clutch would work on the 5.3 with a 5.3 flywheel but that is not happening.

What have I done wrong?

Did whoever "advised" you possibly mean the clutch disc will work, but you need a 5.3 pressure plate?

Details and pics in here

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/53-gm-engines-what-manual-trans/70340/page3/

It has been on the back burner due to the $2014 challenge, Mustang, RX5.0 and the new house, all taking priority, but some progress is showing

A few mods to the crossmember, clearancing the pan

The wrenches never stop at the compound do they?

We try to keep the ball rolling Jeff