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12-04-2019 #1Registered User
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Another Noob
Hey y'all,
Just another new guy. Working my way thru the design stages of a tube frame AWD first gen S-10 for a madrid of racing venues. Looking forward to input and sharing my knowledge as well as accepting the help that is offered.
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12-05-2019 #2A tube frame box S-10 sounds like a blast!! AWD too? Powerplant? front drive system? Cool project and WELCOME!!
Jim..Car Junkie
1969 Vette--Big pistons, No turbo....yet
RX7 Turbo II--No pistons. Big turbo--now in my Daughter's garage
68 RS Z/28, '12 Boss 302, 86 911, several RX7's, 3rd gen f-bodies, fox body, and many more..(gone)
12-05-2019 #3Registered User- Join Date
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Welcome! Any pictures? I am also building a s10 and thought about going awd but decided c5 would fit me best.
12-05-2019 #4Registered User- Join Date
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Just in the design phase now. It's my first full blown build, I've built a few racing lawnmowers and a couple of vehicles but they are mainly bolt-on kinda builds. Current truck is a static dropped rcsb Sierra, 5.3 with a cam, converter, gears, tube a-arms and big hotchkis sway bars, QA1 double adjustable shocks and billets. I wanted something a little wilder and something that I can run hill climb's, targa and lap days with.
It's a 92 rcsb dime. I'm currently working on the front suspension design now. Rear will be 3 link with a narrowed 8.8. I'm planning on using a f-150 8.8 IFS front axle assembly. They are psychically smaller then the GM equivalent and should be up to the task, but I'm also considering using a 188mm BMW front diff. I'm planning on using a GM 5 speed and a TBSS transfer case. The plan is an aluminum LS, not sure on displacement yet, or possibly an inline turbo 4cyl.
Just a roller in the corner at the moment. Need to finalize the chassis in CAD then order some tube !
12-06-2019 #5