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Im new to mini stock racing and I am building a car. I have a first generation S10 rolling chassis with cage and no body whatsoever. I am planning on making a new body out of sheet metal and boxing in the drivers compartment since there is no firewall or floorpan. Any tips would be great. And also any free used/new parts would be great. Thanks.
why are you racing a truck? is it a truck ministock class or a car and truck mixed class?
Its a mixed class. The rule is any body and frame you want with and cubic inch 4 cylinder engine. Ive already got the S10 frame and roll cage so Im usin it
good luck with that.
just go get yourself piles of sheet metal and start making a body.
Are you running the Ford 2.3 engine,the Chevy 4 cyl. can be a real budget buster!
I dont have an engine or tranny yet. Im workin on it. I need some opinions on what I should use.
if you are putting forth all this time and money, is there any chances it can be cost effective competitive? you might be a lot better off starting with something that is going to be cheaper and has greater competition potential.
If you are just getting into racing then don't build a car (truck), buy one. There is always cars for sale. It will take you for ever to build and cost too much. I don't think you know what you are getting into. Buy a car and get out there and start learning about how to drive and setup a car. If you don't know what you are doing and just start building you are likely to give up before you finish it. Once you learn some stuff then maybe attempt a build. Remember it costs alot to build a race car and they are worth pennies on the dollar when you are done. Buy a car and get racing! Have fun.
Foghorn is absolutely right.Look for a turn key project,something you can just jump in and drive.Once you learn how to adjust and drive a race car,then you can maybe think about building one.Racing and crashing and fixing and crashing and fixing a car is a really good way to learn how everything works.
if ur gonna run a truck like i did u need racing shocks stiffin up left leaf that helps with rear bit
but a 1in lowering on left side and 2in on right
ran sliders free it up n corner
run a ford motor if u can or run the chevy motor dont member what size with a escort head on it
i built my cab as far back as i could for rear bit
Stiffening up the left rear leaf spring also tightens the truck through the corner. Get the truck as light as you can so you can add weight where you need it (most of mine is directly above the rear end). I also run as big of tire on the right front as I can and staight up stagger in the rear (rear end is can get really loose depending on track surface). We can't run the Hoosier Dirt Bozz, but the Cooper Cobras have held up very well for us (14" wheels). On dry slick tracks, a soft setup seems to work good. Heavy or tacky track, haven't got that one figured out yet. I can't seem to get leaf springs figured out, just keep trying until something works. Hopefully we can get some more guys that run trucks on here so we can learn from one another. We race against Mustangs, and it's been a good mix between the two in victory lane.
Try and stay away from the Chevy Iron Duke motor if possible, go to a Ford or Toyota. I ran the Chevy for 4 years and never could run with the others without stressing the motor to the point it blew (this is on asphalt). Despite extensive work the Iron Duke will not live if you push it into the 7000 range regularly. The crank is the weak piece and I broke 3 even with strapped mains. The changeover to the Ford 2300 is fairly straightforward.
I race a mini stock s10, i have established the truck well among the mini stocks and mustangs, the iron duke 2.5 is a noo go hott motor....dont use it...i use a 78' monza 2.5 motor with boat motor rods(soo durable). 411 gear(gear varies on track) always use ur biggest tire on right front. i have adjusters on my leafs, 3 holes. run right side on top hole and left rear on 2nd hole and left front on botton hole, lol search leaf adjusters and go from there, but seriously if your building one, take the advice...ive had a truck for three years...it costs me 3500-5000 grand in just a rebuild of a motor...you wanna buy a used already finished truck(if thats what u absolutely wannna race) but starting out with a small budget, front wheel compacts or ford mustang mini are the best options to go with. tonss of parts at junk yards and good prices new...running a chevy 2.5 and it being a s10...wooo weee it has been exspensive man. in three years im up to about $7900. and i bought it as is without motor....dont give up, keep at it.
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