A few questions about autocross

[thegtwyo86]

Hey everyone......
So I'm wanting to get into autocross with my truck..I have a 4/6 drop on it now with all the bushings replaced urethane ones, I'm going to replace the front control arms with tubular ones and install 4 way adjustable qa1 shocks front and rear. My first question is, should I go with more drop like a 6/8. And my other question is, I have a mildly built 350 I'm planning on installing in the truck, my question is I'm wanting to go with a manual transmission, is there a 5 speed worth spending my money on that will hold up to everyday driving and autocrossing on the weekend or should I just go with a 6 speed? I would prefer to go with a 5 speed because going with a 6 speed would cost me around 3k to install but if I'm going to have to keep rebuilding/replacing 5 speeds I will just go with the 6 speed. Thanks ahead of time for the info and sorry for the long post....

James

 

[98nightmare]

Every five speed I've driven the gears sucked.. the six speed like the Camaros had were geared more for guickness. Truck five speeds are more for hauling. I want a freaken six speed soo bad

 

[thegtwyo86]

Lol I know...it's crazy how much they are

 

[thz71]

You arent going to go through 5 speeds any faster than 6 speeds just because it has another gear doesnt mean its stronger

 

[thegtwyo86]

I know that the extra gear doesn't make them any stronger. But from what I have seen most 5 speeds are only rated at 300 fpt

 

[eric.s.t]

t56 6 speed seem to be the best bang for your buck... As far as your 4/6 maybe a 5/7 could be worth it. I would probably consider running 4 coil overs on the truck. Better sway bar in the front and a sway bar in the back would probably make a wonder ....

 

[thz71]

I know that the extra gear doesn't make them any stronger. But from what I have seen most 5 speeds are only rated at 300 fpt

No way the nv4500 came with way more than thats stock

 

[thegtwyo86]

Ok thanks, I was thinking of running coil overs but for now i won't be able to because I can't have the truck down for a long time because it's my dd right now.

 

[thegtwyo86]

I never considered it because, it is geared to low, most of the driving on the corse is in 1st and maybe 2nd gear depending on the track.

 

[eric.s.t]

coil over in the front wouldn't be to hard, I thinkg 454ssguy did it and seems like a direct swap. The read you would have to run a 4 link or something of that type to get rid of your leafs. I personally think getting rid of the leafs will make the difference in the world.