S10 v8 engine swap books

The trans should bolt up to the v8 and the motor mounts should be the same location on the v6 and the v8 as far as the throttle body injection you may be able to use a 93 or 94 350 intake and throttle body and get it to work that way, not quite about the distributor, cooling is another factor you will have to deal with but there are places like summit and jegs that sell. Primary engines to look for is 1989 to 1992 truck engines. Time lapse video of changing out the engine in my s10. Check out volume 3 of mini truckins v8 conversion guide. Headers, mounts, kits and more for your v8 s10 swap. The ls can mean any engine made by gm from a factory truck 4. S10 2wd extended cab driveshaft alignment kit for 4cylinder, 6cylinder, and v8. Jan 24, 2014 so, im thinking about doing a v8 swap on my 95.

Sep 23, 2010 the trans should bolt up to the v8 and the motor mounts should be the same location on the v6 and the v8 as far as the throttle body injection you may be able to use a 93 or 94 350 intake and throttle body and get it to work that way, not quite about the distributor, cooling is another factor you will have to deal with but there are places like summit and jegs that sell the swap kit and or. Since you didnt mention whether the truck is 2wd or 4wd, its difficul to make specific recommendations, but to get started, youll need new engine mounts and a larger radiator. Sb chevy engine swap kits unless otherwise stated in the information provided on this site, the hedman hedders provided in these kits are designed for use on stock cylinder heads. S10 free fast shipping, free returns, expert tech support 4. You should already have the v8 engine on an engine hoist. This swap is intended to be a budget engine replacement with as many parts as possible coming from stock applications commonly found on the roads. I have gotten alot of good information from manufacturers and individual pages that way. I searched craigslist, ebay, and until the right engine came up. I would like to keep the stock dash gauges working and need a little advice. This book also contains a short chapter on the v 8 swap into the new body style. Flowtech 11502flt shorty header, for chevy gmc s10 blazer sbc 350 v8 engine swap fits.

With the help of the hedman performance group and the motormount kit they offer, pumping your s10 with muscle has never been easier. Mar 01, 2011 we take jeff smiths newest project named project sten which is a late 90s chevy s10. Engine swap kit, v8 into s10, shorty headers, motor mounts, oil pan, chevy, gmc, small block, kit. Unfollow s10 v8 conversion kits to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Feedback from customers over the last 9 years have led to this latest edition.

Fits 19832004 s10 v8 conversion motor mounts 2 wheel drive designed for 2 wheel drives only s10 to chevy small block v8 engine mounts. I did my s10 a few years ago and they had some good info, especially the part numbers for stuff you need to make it work right. When i built this blazer, i swapped the 4wd frame for a 2wd and used a 2wd 700r4 driveshaft to mate to the th350. Sb chevy engine swap kits hedman performance group. This pair of motor mounts cushions is used with adapter set 7204691 to install a chevy v8 in place of the 4. For 8305 s10 s15 jimmy blazer sonoma 383 350 sbc v8 motor mount swap bra x2a4. We take jeff smiths newest project named project sten which is a late 90s chevy s10. Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual unabridged edition by mike knell author, eric heinitz editor 4. S10 truck 4x4 oil pan, s10 v8 conversions, stealth.

Chapter 1 from the s10 v8 conversion manual 14th edition. We have done this swap many times and these parts fit. Known primarily for exhaust headers, engine mounts, carburetor spacers and adapters, and chrome and aluminum customizing accessories, these two pioneering companies have s of components to help your gm, ford or mopar car or truck run stronger and look cooler. Keeping as close to stock as you can will allow you to just extend some wires and plug and play. Right now im planning on using my 84 s10 blazer for a frame swap. Finally have almost all the parts together to do the swap into my truck just a few more. It will be driving me back and forth to work 15 miles each way. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap project car craft magazine hot rod. I know most people use a pickup frame for this swap, but i already have the truck and recently dropped in a 350 and new 350 trans. How to identify all those different latemodel gm v8 engines hot rod network. The use of aftermarket cylinder heads, or cylinder heads.

The major difference in the lq4 engine is that they are cast iron. Super mod, moderators 989 topics 10176 posts last post by 91 fun sun apr 26, 2020 4. Swapping the v6 engine in an s10 with a v8 can be done by using the existing configuration inside the engine compartment. Worked great for putting a 350 back in my s10 came with everything i needed very happy with it. Check with jtr jags that run they have alot of lit on v8 swaps for a bunch of different cars and trucks. Dec 01, 2001 if you have internet access, youll find a number of web sites devoted to s10 v 8 swaps. Engine and frame headers are our tight tuck design to fit inside of steering column. Part one of the project includes swapping out the stock 4 cylinder for a v8 tpi engine. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything v8 s10 chevy listings. Mar 31, 2008 i want to convert my s10 from a 4cyl to a v8 or a v6 because lets face it the 4 cyl does not have any power. If the old engine has already been removed, you are nearly ready to mount the v8 in the engine compartment.

If your engine is bone stock, an inexpensive 200r4 may be a good option. S10 motor mounts front grease seal extension alternative to driveshaft lengthening s10 v8 fan shroud. V8 s10 swap guide june 23, 2010 by swaptastic 1 comment zr2usa has collected a great guide for swapping a 19962000 vortec 5. Super mod, moderators 33 topics 28004 posts last post by rickracer tue apr 28, 2020 1. Veteran author and ls engine swap master jefferson bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an ls engine for a swap project. See more ideas about ls engine, ls engine swap and engine swap.

I have a 98 s10 and have been thinking about dropping a v8 in it for the longest time. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap chevy high performance. Putting a v8 into is s10 is a popular mod and there are a variety of parts available to make the swap easier. Just type s10 v 8 into any good search engine and be prepared to surf for hours. Check out this chevy s10 v8 engine swap at midwest images. This guide will assist you in making a seamless ls engine swap. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap project car craft magazine. This is the base starter kit for dropping a ls type gm 5. S10 v8 truck 4x4 oil pan extension for v8 engine swap. Whether you want to bolt in chevys stateoftheart ls engine or classic small block, fords windsor small block, or another highperformance powerplant, these kits take the guesswork out of the job and help you get your ride. Got a 350 and auto tranny from a 88 chevy truck that trans has a recent rebuild on, motor needs valve guide seals. Made in usa in moline il this allows maximum adjustment for engine placement. If you want a manual transmission, the t5 and nv1500 units that gm put behind the fourcylinder.

The s10 v8 swap is very much like the ones for astros. To select the best engine for an ls engine swap, you need to carefully consider the application. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap parts sport truck magazine. Engine swap s10 v8 conversion mini truckin magazine.

This will give the proper clearance between the front differential and the oil pan, while keeping the engine low enough for transmission tunnel clearance and hood clearance. Read more on this s10 v8 conversion at mini truckin. The major difference in the lq4 engine is that they are cast iron instead of aluminum. As this book was going to print, we had been following the camaro lt1 swap into the blazer. V8 conversion manual for chevy s10 trucks jtr stealth. Of course to buy a donor truck is always the best way having all the parts you need in the donor. Since you didnt mention whether the truck is 2wd or 4wd, its difficul to make specific recommendations, but to get. Illustrated guide of over 200 pages written by mike knell shows how to install a small block chevrolet v 8 into 19821993 chevrolet s10 trucks. Reviewed in the united states on february 19, 2015. Jul 01, 2004 check out volume 3 of mini truckins v8 conversion guide. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap super s10 get 6 with a blazer ss larry larson puts street car super nationals on notice with recordbreaking pass. Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual 9789999929257.

S10 s15blazersgmc motor mount kit block and solid frame mounts two wheel drive. Bolting a set of ls6 heads to the iron block, the lq4 was born. This manual shows how to do the v8 conversion using readily available parts from chevrolet and. I want to be able to convert it but keep the cost down and not have to change all of the electrical and im wondering if anyone can help guide me in the right direction.

This volume we perform an engine swap, putting a 350cid crate motor into a chevy s10. Dec 01, 2008 check out this chevy s10 v8 engine swap at midwest images. However, to swap the v8 engine successfully you will require the use of an s10 conversion kit. Ive talked about doing a v8 swap for years, so i decided the new. At summit racing equipment, your engine swap just got a whole lot easier with these allinone engine swap kits.