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Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-01-2013, 12:47 AM

Well your truck for one is about the same weight as the Mustang, but with a good deal more wind resistance. You could put the truck on a bit of a diet, and get rid of things it doesn't need. I would install a blazer gas tank to get some weight over the rear axle.

A 383 Vortec or 383 LT1 both can pound out some serious hp, and tq while keeping the carb. Both are capable of 425-450 while maintaining very good street manners. Plus they both use tradition sbc headers, ignition, and carbs. Manifolds can be adapted for the LT1. A staged or progressive 200-250 shot on either will get you well into the 11's. Maybe touching high 10's on better days.

A LS is a great choice too, but a 6.0 would be my choice if I wanted to use NOS to go fast.

The best part of the LT1 or Vortec is you could build it in stages as you need, and or how budget dictates. You could drop in a 4L80 or 4L65 right now, and save for the engine later. With out have to buy spacers for the tranny later, ditiching the stand alone tranny computer, or other bolt-ons you may already have.

12-01-2013, 12:47 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,666	Re: 86 c10 street truck in the 10s? Well your truck for one is about the same weight as the Mustang, but with a good deal more wind resistance. You could put the truck on a bit of a diet, and get rid of things it doesn't need. I would install a blazer gas tank to get some weight over the rear axle. A 383 Vortec or 383 LT1 both can pound out some serious hp, and tq while keeping the carb. Both are capable of 425-450 while maintaining very good street manners. Plus they both use tradition sbc headers, ignition, and carbs. Manifolds can be adapted for the LT1. A staged or progressive 200-250 shot on either will get you well into the 11's. Maybe touching high 10's on better days. A LS is a great choice too, but a 6.0 would be my choice if I wanted to use NOS to go fast. The best part of the LT1 or Vortec is you could build it in stages as you need, and or how budget dictates. You could drop in a 4L80 or 4L65 right now, and save for the engine later. With out have to buy spacers for the tranny later, ditiching the stand alone tranny computer, or other bolt-ons you may already have.