Single Digit Club - Want to buld Single digit NA car, possible?

I am looking at using the LSX 454 shortblock, and a solid roller cam. Not sure what heads, converter and so on. I want to be able to take it on the street for the OCCASIONAL cruise maybe 1 or 2 times a month, but its going to be mostly a track vehicle. Its a 2001 S-10. I also plan to tub it to get the traction that I will need. Anyone see this being possible?

Of course it's possible. It's gonna take a lot of money and a little bit of homework. The biggest issue will be to keep it streetable. I guess if you are just gonna drive it down the road a couple of times a month then a huge solid roller and a 5500 stall won't be too bad.

Just take your time, do plenty of research, and don't skimp on the big shit. It's well worth the money to do things right the first time rather than have to pull shit apart all the time and spend all that extra money.

Good luck and make sure to post up some progress pics when you get started.

Well as far as heads what can you suggest? The only two I have found at the moment are LS7 265 or 280cc from TSP

Thinking about an HKE shortblock with all pro lsw heads and a solid roller cam, what do you think about that combo?

I haven't done much homework on HKE stuff, I'm sure others could chime in though.

I do know that Billy Briggs has a great reputation for building killer engines. As far as heads go, search around on here and see what is working for others. Just be careful who you listen to, there are a lot of dumb asses that think they know what's going on but really don't have a clue.

If you are really serious I would recommend calling or E-mailing Billy Briggs and tell him your goals and your budget and let him do his thing. The man has built some of the fastest LSX's in the world. You can't go wrong with him.

I do it with my hydraulic 441.
Definately possible.

def. possible. My sonoma will go 9.70's on motor with a tight ass conv. and I weigh in at 3190. stock frame rails with a street style 4-link

E.T 265's there is a set for sale rite now!!!

look up Cdub on thsi site. he has a 454 lsx going 9.9s n/a on radials through a TH400 pump gas car (small cam)

look up Cdub on thsi site. he has a 454 lsx going 9.9s n/a on radials through a TH400 pump gas car (small cam)

And he runs the 1st 1000 ft on the back wheels!!!!!!!!!!! :rock:

ls1 joe went 8.86 in a 6sp car. na :) good luck!

And he runs the 1st 1000 ft on the back wheels!!!!!!!!!!! :rock:

yeah sorry about that....lol.

454 lsx short with cnc'd l92's small hyd cam here. Car made 98 passes so far at the strip this year and I put about 2000 miles on it. Its going to get a lil faster over winter too.

yeah sorry about that....lol.

454 lsx short with cnc'd l92's small hyd cam here. Car made 98 passes so far at the strip this year and I put about 2000 miles on it. Its going to get a lil faster over winter too.


damm that 400ft wheel stand is no joke u have your suspension down:cheers:

damm that 400ft wheel stand is no joke u have your suspension down:cheers:

actually...if he got the front end down he'd go faster. :nod:

Chad

actually...if he got the front end down he'd go faster. :nod:

Chad

a tuner around here had a 383 lt1 N/A running 9.9x's with huge wheel stands now he runs 10.3's or 10.4's on a 355

damm that 400ft wheel stand is no joke u have your suspension down:cheers:


Actually he's got the suspension up... (the front suspension) LOL

It was on purpose....that was the first and last time that I do that. I loosened the front up ALL the way and raised the 2 step to 2800 vs. 2500.

that wheelstand was a 1.44 60' with the backs. When she's tight and carries them right to the 60' it will hit 1.29's and run anywhere from 9.94 to 9.99.

It was on purpose....that was the first and last time that I do that. I loosened the front up ALL the way and raised the 2 step to 2800 vs. 2500.

that wheelstand was a 1.44 60' with the backs. When she's tight and carries them right to the 60' it will hit 1.29's and run anywhere from 9.94 to 9.99.

wow your a better man then I for doing that on purpose...I would be afraid to tear stuff up!

Chad

the car has always left very straight and had several 100' wheelstands under its belt before I let it all hang out. Like I said before, glad I did it, and all went well.....but I won't do it again.




...atleast on purpose.:engarde:

I am looking at using the LSX 454 shortblock, and a solid roller cam. Not sure what heads, converter and so on. I want to be able to take it on the street for the OCCASIONAL cruise maybe 1 or 2 times a month, but its going to be mostly a track vehicle. Its a 2001 S-10. I also plan to tub it to get the traction that I will need. Anyone see this being possible?

The Xtreme Horsepower shop car has been 9.60 @139 on NA 93 octane pump gas with a 427 and ported LS7 heads. This is a 3000 lb car (90 Camaro) with a TH400 and yes it could be driven on the street. You can certainly get it done with a LSX build with the right combination of compression, heads, cam and intake.

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Good luck with the project!!!!!!!!!!