cvcook

Through the 1/4 mile, a 3200 lb s10 with a 400 hp sbc or, a 4200lb fullsize with a 500 hp bbc. I already have the bbc from my jet boat if I was to go with a fullsize, but have always wanted a sb powered v8 s10 as well. what do you guys think. also is there a formula for this?

ZO6Ted

Yeah, power to weight ratio is of course weight divided by hp. S10 should be quicker.

stock48

iTrader: (16)

The S10 should be faster in theroy but it also depends on which engine makes more power, and torque under the curve. I have a 3800LB W/driver RC4x4 S10 with a 190HP 4.3L, and have raced a few fullsize ~5000LB 5.3L 4x4 trucks and got beat every time. The 190HP V6 in the 3800LB truck should have a slight edge over the 290HP 5.3 in the fullsize trucks but it doesn't.

454navyss

iTrader: (46)

do the fullsize with the big block, you will have more room to work on it and it will be more comfortable to drive IMO

ZO6Ted

True, but its a totally different engine. The 4.3 is a great torque motor in stock form but doesn't make a whole lot above 4000. And you already know what a 5.3 is good for. Either way, let the fun begin!

stock48

iTrader: (16)

Yah Im really not impressed at all with the 4.3L it's a dog, no power anywhere, and uses alot of fuel. Total pice of **** I just had the intake gaskets replaced, and now it has a bad lifter Gm is a fuckface for not offering a LS1 in those trucks or at least a LS1 style v6.

ZO6Ted

I know. They have so much great technology, six speeds - manual and auto with paddle shift. Ls motors, now 6.2's, blowers and on and on. They just refuse to put them in vehicles that the average person would enjoy driving. I wish they would give us what we want; they wouldn't be in this mess! I hate 'em all!

silver-mod-o

iTrader: (15)

Why not put the BBC in the S-10???

cvcook

Because I've heard that's alot of work....correct?

DBYRD

iTrader: (2)

ok??? its gonna be a lot of work either way, cant be that much harder. get it mounted up and go lol.