79 C10 Autocross build. "THE REAPER"

[Mtrhd329]

Hello

I have been building this truck slowly ovee the last few years and have been racing it some. I figured now is the time to start a build thread as things are starting to pick up and get good with this build.

Things start out with a 79 c10 with a 5.3l 4l80e. Basic mods on engine to include a Z06 cam, springs, decked heads, long tubes, etc.
The suspension was zed in the front 3" with 2.5" drop spindles, one cpil cut on moog 6454 springs, 1 ton front sway bar, and 17x8 rims with 255/40r17 615ks that are basically slicks now. The rear has an axle flip, c notch, relocated shocks to stand them upright, a long panhard bar, 17x8s with 255/40r17 615ks.



The truck handles great with the exception of having absolutely no traction and a tad underpowered. I am consistently running about 6-8 seconds behind the leaders in the CAM-T class. So im thinking with some tires and some creative suspension mods i should be getting closer.

The plans: not really revealing full details yet but i have purchased an 06 crown victoria front crossmember and have called Ron Sutton to get some parts quotes. Here are some pictures of how it sits currently