Question about S-10 for Autocross

[marshchevelle]

I'm in the planing stage of a auto-crossing 89 or earlier s-10/sonoma with small block 4 speed combo or LS , my question is what the best wheelbase to start with short cab /short bed or extended cab or long bed. I'm looking at getting a truck in next few week to get the project started .I Autocross a Big block chevelle In CAM-T now and want to stay in the class Thanks any advice would be very much appreciated
Steve

[Rod]

short is fast

[stab6902]

I agree. I'm not familiar with all the class rules, but generally for autocross, the smaller the better. You'll get better front/rear weight distribution with a shorter truck too.

[cornfedbill]

Short and light. Swap in an aluminum LS motor. The weight of an iron motor in the front will hurt your times. Move anything the rules allow from the front/engine compartment to the bed, or to the scrap pile.

[Motoracer838]

Short and light. Swap in an aluminum LS motor. The weight of an iron motor in the front will hurt your times. Move anything the rules allow from the front/engine compartment to the bed, or to the scrap pile.

What Bill said, as for short you might want to think about an S10 Blazer. Current plans include a new sbc with aluminum heads, tossing the back seat (only someone evil would subject someone to that back seat...) and moving the battery back where the back seat was.
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Joe