WickEdSix98's 1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup

Factory Options:

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Exterior Modifications:

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Interior Modifications:

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Performance:

Abbott Racing Engines 565 Big Block Chevrolet, Dart Big M block, Diamond custom Pistons, 16.2:1 compression, Groden aluminum Rods, Victory 1 Titanium valves, Xceldyne belt drive, PSI Valve springs, T&D Shaft Mount Rockers 1.8int/1.75exh, 3 stage dry sump, vacuum pump, RHS 320cc heads ported by Abbott, two carburetors,

UPDATE2/23/08: We put a new set of Lonestar Motorsport Dominators on the engine and went back to the dyno. It made 1103.9hp 818tq which met our goal of 1100hp but the downside is the supply pump to the dyno gave up at 8300 and the motor freewheeled past 9100rpm's and it broke a couple hard tips on the valves. We've learned more in the head department since we built this motor and while the heads are off fixing the valves, upgrades are being performed as well as a cam change. Next time to the dyno we're looking for 1150hp or 2hp per cubic inch.

3/8/08: The heads are close to done. The new valves have 5/16" stems, with a 2.335" intake valve and a 1.82" exhaust valve. Average flow at .900" before was 430 and so far we've gotten it up to 457. The best intake port has gone 470cfm!!!

3/11/08: The heads are even better than expected. They are averaging 465@.900" lift with the best runner flowing 482!!! 1150+ should be easily possible!!=D

3/29/08: Went to the dyno finally and it made decent power. 1143hp/846tq best. They dyno room was extremely dirty with old exhaust gases and as the day went on, the more we battled it. We figure a cleaner environment would net us another 30-40hp but overall we know its going to be a beast. Much less, its a conventional headed 565 making that much power which is definitely nothing to hang our head about. Time to put it together and go racing!!

4/12: Finally debuted the truck in Texas Pro Stock. We had to put 250lbs in the truck to get to 2515 to make the 2500lb minimum. The converter is about 800-1000 RPM too tight so it wasn't leaving like it should and after three passes we toasted the transmission. Best was a 5.00@138 with a 1.10 60'. We'll fix the transmission and make a few changes and hopefully go some 4.8's next time out. We might even swap to a single carb setup for a 100lb weight break but I'm not sure if we'll do that yet.

4/17/08: We were hoping to have the transmission back together to race at Ennis at the next TPSA event but we won't make it. More parts were broke than expected in the transmission and we can't get them here quick enough. We've got a new converter that will hopefully stall around 6800-6900 and will also change fuels for another 30-40hp as well. It should run a low-mid 4.8 at 2515lbs. Time will tell. Next even for us will be May 31 at Northstar Dragway in Denton, Texas.

07/30/08: We've been to 4 Texas Pro Stock races so far and we were lucky enough to win our first one at Edinburg International Raceway. The path to 4.8's has been a lot tougher than expected but we finally ran a best of a 4.896@140.9 with a 1.080 60'. We also opted to replaced the two carburetors with a single and pulled the 100lbs out. We gained 2-3 hundreds(approx) ET reduction when we did that. We still have some more things to try, looser converter, different headers, and of course there is a LOT more to be done in the engine for more ponies. We're just happy enough to have won a TPSA race in our first season!! =) BTW I have a lot of pictures but since all the updates for adding pictures to Fquick have been made I haven't been able to add them. Look on www.texasprostock.com in the message board for some of them and also a video or two.

Suspension/Chassis:

25.1E SFI chassis, 4 Link rear suspension, Penske rear shocks, Lamb struts

Drivetrain:

Powerglide transmission, 1.80 TCI straight cut planetaries, TCI 8" Converter, 4" Mark Williams aluminum metal matrix driveshaft, Strange Ultracase, 40 spline gun drilled Mark WIlliams axles, carbon fiber rear brakes, Hoosier 16x33.5" slicks.

Electronics:

Trans brake, Dedenbear Thunder Delay box, MSD 7AL2 Ignition, Crank Trigger

To-Do List:

Go racing!!