Hmmm I’m not sure exactly where this is going;

Your S10 probably weighs in between 3200 and 3500 pounds. A six second (I’m assuming 1/8 time) time is in the 9.5 seconds to high 10 second ¼ mile time. 3200 pound car would need about 535 horsepower at the wheels and a 3500 pound car will need real close to 600 horse.

When you’re talking these kind of times, all sponsored tracks will mandate adherence to IHRA rules and it can get real expensive real quick. You’ll need to get a copy of Safety Foundation Incorporated (SFI) requirements as everything from your harmonic balancer (SFI 18:1) to your driver restraint system (SFI 16:1) needs to comply.

To go that fast, you need a design that incorporates a lot of engineered parts, not least of which is your chassis and an S10 would be one of the last base platforms I’d even consider. Most people who run these speeds in sanctioned bodies have completely engineered chassis and spend a lot of money.

Your drive line – as described so far – is not capable of sustaining this performance.

Your engine – as described so far – is not capable of producing the necessary output. It’s a lot easier to get the horsepower you’re looking for in a big block or at a minimum, a stroker motor. I have been party to couple 383’s that run mid 10 seconds, but they’re real expensive – one of which started with a Dart block that was $2,000 – just for the block. These were 11:1 engines with aftermarket aluminum heads and mechanical roller cams. One used a Victor Junior manifold and a Demon carburetor. It was not street friendly at all but it did push a 1967 Nova with a modified B&M TH400, 4200 stall and 4.30 read end (3150 pounds w/fuel and driver) to a 10.66 ¼ mile.

If you’re thinking less than $10,000 for engine, $5K for chassis modifications and another $5-7K for drivetrain you be disappointed. Some may tell you they can go fast for less, but I’ve never found a rule compliant 10 second car that doesn’t cost a lot of money.

Just my 2 cents,
Glenn