S10 Footbrake Build

footbrakesbc · 11-03-2015, 12:52 PM

I have a few questions about building s10 to bracket race in the foot brake class. I'm looking to run somewhere around 7.70s. Budget around $3500. I'm trying to enter the points next year at Fayetteville.
1. Will a 7.5 rear end hold up w/ mini spool and 4.56 gears?
2. Do I need to slide the springs over on the rear end or will a 8 inch tire be okay?
3. Should I go with a powerglide or th350?
4. Engine? 5.3 with a carb and cam change or 350 sbc with a little work?

As of now the s10 has the stock 2.8 in it. Only thing that has been done is I lowered it 3 inches in the back and changed the wheels to some iroc camaro wheels.

11-03-2015, 12:52 PM	#1
footbrakesbc Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fayetteville,North Carolina Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S10 Footbrake Build I have a few questions about building s10 to bracket race in the foot brake class. I'm looking to run somewhere around 7.70s. Budget around $3500. I'm trying to enter the points next year at Fayetteville. 1. Will a 7.5 rear end hold up w/ mini spool and 4.56 gears? 2. Do I need to slide the springs over on the rear end or will a 8 inch tire be okay? 3. Should I go with a powerglide or th350? 4. Engine? 5.3 with a carb and cam change or 350 sbc with a little work? As of now the s10 has the stock 2.8 in it. Only thing that has been done is I lowered it 3 inches in the back and changed the wheels to some iroc camaro wheels.