Arciero Trophy Prerunner

Custom Chevy Silverado Prerunner Left Side View

Custom Chevy Silverado Prerunner Rear Right View

If you live in the dirt like we do, you have heard the name Arciero-most likely Ryan Arciero. Before Ryan could get behind the wheel, his Uncle Al was taming the desert terrain, winning races in Baja, and competing in a number of the legendary Mickey Thompson Races. With the team soaring and Ryan getting faster and faster, Al, or "Awesome Al" as some around the scene know him, opened a shop that would help transform the team into a prevailing force and secure the family legacy. When you race at the Trophy Truck level, you need a prerunner that is also Trophy Truck caliber. Al's truck has put in more than 3,000 miles prerunning Baja with the T-Force Race Team, returning without any problems. Now that's impressive.

Even standing still this truck looks fast. This is a spec-built truck, which means, you can contact Arciero Racing and order your very own. However, you may have to make a choice, a new condo or Trophy Prerunner? When we asked how much one would set us back we vaguely remember hearing a number around $400,000 thrown out. We can keep renting apartments for a little longer, how about you? The truck has retained its street legal necessities and was built with a low profile look that may help keep police officer eyes at bay. The overall height of the truck measures 76 inches, the length is 226 inches, the wheelbase is 138 inches, and weight came in at 6,300 pounds. Trailer Products provided the fiberglass to Arciero's specifications.
Even standing still this truck looks fast. This is a spec-built truck, which means, you ca
The fiberglass provided more than ample room for the 37x12.50R17LT Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain tires wrapped around Walker Evans 17-inch beadlock wheels. Steering those meats is a heavy duty Howe Ram Assist rack and pinion. Dual Flowmaster mufflers were given special side exits, which not only look great but also give the rear suspension less stuff to swing into.
The fiberglass provided more than ample room for the 37x12.50R17LT Nitto Dune Grappler Des
The front suspension uses a massive 27.25-inch double A-arm/J-arm design that provides 22 inches of wheel travel. Fox 3-inch five-tube bypass shocks and 3-inch coilovers do what's needed to keep the truck landing comfortably. The 13/4-inch custom-built headers tuck safely behind the suspension up and out of the way.
The front suspension uses a massive 27.25-inch double A-arm/J-arm design that provides 22

It's hard to get past a 27.25-inch upper J-arm. The center mounted lower A-arm design gives the front end a sort of fighter jet nose design.
It's hard to get past a 27.25-inch upper J-arm. The center mounted lower A-arm design give
A custom-built shroud surrounds the C&R radiator keeping it thoroughly protected. Losing your radiator in the desert often makes for a long trek back to camp.
A custom-built shroud surrounds the C&R radiator keeping it thoroughly protected. Losing y
Redline Performance fit a 6.0L, 402ci, Chevrolet LS2 V-8 engine in that pushes out over 600 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque. All that power is controlled by a four-speed 4L80E transmission with manual valve body.
Redline Performance fit a 6.0L, 402ci, Chevrolet LS2 V-8 engine in that pushes out over 60

As you can imagine, in order to achieve 26 inches of rear wheel travel, you need some massively-long trailing arms. Rear Fox shocks match those found in the front with the addition of Fox hydraulic bumpstops.
As you can imagine, in order to achieve 26 inches of rear wheel travel, you need some mass
The front track width came in at 90 inches while the rear measured 88 inches. Stopping this monster is a full compliment of ProAm six-piston caliper and 14-inch rotor brakes running off a Brembo master cylinder. Front to back, the entire chassis is made from 4130 chromoly tube for superior strength. Add some window nets and you could race this baby.
The front track width came in at 90 inches while the rear measured 88 inches. Stopping thi
When Al hits the streets with this street-legal prerunner, the last thing he wants to do is come sailing around a freeway entrance and have the rear end roll over on him. A custom sway bar was built to keep the rear in check and still allow full suspension movement.
When Al hits the streets with this street-legal prerunner, the last thing he wants to do i

Custom Chevy Silverado Prerunner Skid Plate

A truck with this much potential should look just like this underneath. The 6061 Aluminum skid plates run the entire length of the truck with only the suspension and driveshaft allowed to swing lower.

A truck with this much potential should look just like this underneath. The 6061 Aluminum

Specs
Vehicle:
Arciero Trophy Prerunner

Owner:
Al Arciero

Chassis:
Custom build, 4130 Chromoly

Engine:
Chevy LS2 V-8, 6.0L 402CID, 600HP, 540ftlb torque

Drivetrain:
4L80E, manual valve body, Chrisman rear, 5.43 gears, spool

Suspension:
Custom A-arm/J-arm front, Four-link rear, Fox shocks

Custom Chevy Silverado Prerunner Front View

Steering:
Howe

Brakes:
ProAm six-piston calipers

Tires/wheels:
37x12.50R17LT Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain, Walker Evans 17-inch beadlock wheels

Interior:
VDO gauges, Art Carr shifter, MOMO wheel, CNC pedals, Lowrance 6500C, PCI Intercom, Icom race radio, Beard seats, Impact belts

Other Parts:
Vision X HID lights, Engel Fridge

Favorite Off-Road Area:
Baja, California

It was important to keep the creature comforts alive inside the cabin to help ease those very long days in Baja. Remember, when you prerun a 1,000-mile course, often you have to drive back as well. VDO gauges lay beautifully wrapped in a carbon fiber panel behind the MOMO Race steering wheel. PCI Race Radios provided the intercom system, a Lowrance 6500C GPS handled guidance and an Icom Race Radio delivered communications. As you saw in the rear, the air conditioning is still functioning and has vents for both the front and rear passengers.
It was important to keep the creature comforts alive inside the cabin to help ease those v
Felipe Romo used to lay out the interiors for Saleen racecars, now he works in-house for Arciero and wrapped this interior in a tan leather and suede combo. He even rewrapped the Beard Racing seats. Arciero also had the entire steel cabin double walled and heat/sound insulated. Its tough toning down a 600hp motor with the go-fast pedal mashed to the floor, but it sure did make a difference during our test drive.
Felipe Romo used to lay out the interiors for Saleen racecars, now he works in-house for A
Parked next to the third seat behind the driver is an Engel Fridge keeping your food and beverages crispy even on the hottest of days.
Parked next to the third seat behind the driver is an Engel Fridge keeping your food and b

Tools are a necessity in Baja but nobody wants tool bags flying around the cabin. Small compartments like this hold spare parts, tools and emergency gear. Each compartment door is marked with its contents.
Tools are a necessity in Baja but nobody wants tool bags flying around the cabin. Small co
Fuel and water locations are marked clearly so there is no mistake. The truck has an onboard water reservoir that holds 10 gallons and a shower unit. The attention to detail surround the truck was something to behold. The TIG and TIN work was some of the best we've seen.
Fuel and water locations are marked clearly so there is no mistake. The truck has an onboa
Dual C&R transmission coolers are mounted just behind the tires with the air conditioning condenser resting above the 62-gallon fuel cell. Al had the condenser moved to the rear in order to allow the front radiator better breathing room. Optima Red Top Batteries are tucked in just behind the spare tires next to a few bottles of emergency oil. The retractable billet aluminum light bar is holding four Vision X HID lights.
Dual C&R transmission coolers are mounted just behind the tires with the air conditioning

Special compartments take advantage of any extra space around the truck. Aluminum panels also protect the rear from rock spray. Two full size spare tires sit comfortably in the rear helping add weight and for easy access. The simple grab-and-pull release level is a nice touch.
Special compartments take advantage of any extra space around the truck. Aluminum panels a
The Chrisman rear end is a thing of beauty. This one is filled with a full spool, 10-inch ring-and-pinion and 5.43 gears.
The Chrisman rear end is a thing of beauty. This one is filled with a full spool, 10-inch