syclone question

ok so here goes.....
I'm thinking about buying a syclone then I look into some of the part #'s and I realize that I can just build my own basicly. The transfer case is a borg warnner 4472 (olds bravada) front diff (olds is same part #) so I need your guys (and girls) help. \\\\\\ (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/)

1st) why didn't GM use a manual gear box (transmission) with the trucks?
2nd) can I do this for real (frame from a 4x4 s10 ?)
3rd) why didn't GM offer this thing with a 350?

1. I'm not sure but it would keep people from dropping the clutch, and a manual might not be faster.
2. Depends how good you are.
3. Didn't a cyclone go from 0-60 in like 4.3 seconds? Why would you need a 350? So you could get 10mpg?

Thanks for your worthless replay there captain obvious :screwy: