Putting a v8 into is s10 is a popular mod and there are a variety of parts available to make the swap easier. It will be driving me back and forth to work 15 miles each way. Super mod, moderators 33 topics 28004 posts last post by rickracer tue apr 28, 2020 1. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything v8 s10 chevy listings.
S10 v8 truck 4x4 oil pan extension for v8 engine swap. If the old engine has already been removed, you are nearly ready to mount the v8 in the engine compartment. Keeping as close to stock as you can will allow you to just extend some wires and plug and play. V8 s10 swap guide june 23, 2010 by swaptastic 1 comment zr2usa has collected a great guide for swapping a 19962000 vortec 5. Veteran author and ls engine swap master jefferson bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an ls engine for a swap project. The use of aftermarket cylinder heads, or cylinder heads. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap project car craft magazine. I would like to keep the stock dash gauges working and need a little advice. Flowtech 11502flt shorty header, for chevy gmc s10 blazer sbc 350 v8 engine swap fits.
For 8305 s10 s15 jimmy blazer sonoma 383 350 sbc v8 motor mount swap bra x2a4. If your engine is bone stock, an inexpensive 200r4 may be a good option. Unfollow s10 v8 conversion kits to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The ls can mean any engine made by gm from a factory truck 4. We have done this swap many times and these parts fit. Chapter 1 from the s10 v8 conversion manual 14th edition. The s10 v8 swap is very much like the ones for astros. Dec 01, 2008 check out this chevy s10 v8 engine swap at midwest images. This book also contains a short chapter on the v 8 swap into the new body style.
If you want a manual transmission, the t5 and nv1500 units that gm put behind the fourcylinder. Reviewed in the united states on february 19, 2015. Check out volume 3 of mini truckins v8 conversion guide. Swapping the v6 engine in an s10 with a v8 can be done by using the existing configuration inside the engine compartment. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap project car craft magazine hot rod. How to identify all those different latemodel gm v8 engines hot rod network. 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. Time lapse video of changing out the engine in my s10. 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. See more ideas about ls engine, ls engine swap and engine swap.
Since you didnt mention whether the truck is 2wd or 4wd, its difficul to make specific recommendations, but to get. Engine swap kit, v8 into s10, shorty headers, motor mounts, oil pan, chevy, gmc, small block, kit. Check with jtr jags that run they have alot of lit on v8 swaps for a bunch of different cars and trucks. Since every ls engine swap is a little different and there are lot of choices to be made, you can use this guide as a reference for ideas and part numbers as you move through the process. When i built this blazer, i swapped the 4wd frame for a 2wd and used a 2wd 700r4 driveshaft to mate to the th350. This guide will assist you in making a seamless ls engine swap. Sb chevy engine swap kits hedman performance group.
Jul 01, 2004 check out volume 3 of mini truckins v8 conversion guide. Ive talked about doing a v8 swap for years, so i decided the new. This pair of motor mounts cushions is used with adapter set 7204691 to install a chevy v8 in place of the 4. This volume we perform an engine swap, putting a 350cid crate motor into a chevy s10. At summit racing equipment, your engine swap just got a whole lot easier with these allinone engine swap kits. Made in usa in moline il this allows maximum adjustment for engine placement.
However, to swap the v8 engine successfully you will require the use of an s10 conversion kit. 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. Primary engines to look for is 1989 to 1992 truck engines. S10 s15blazersgmc motor mount kit block and solid frame mounts two wheel drive. 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 2wd extended cab driveshaft alignment kit for 4cylinder, 6cylinder, and v8. S10 free fast shipping, free returns, expert tech support 4. Read more on this s10 v8 conversion at mini truckin. Dec 01, 2001 if you have internet access, youll find a number of web sites devoted to s10 v 8 swaps.
Of course to buy a donor truck is always the best way having all the parts you need in the donor. To select the best engine for an ls engine swap, you need to carefully consider the application. I searched craigslist, ebay, and until the right engine came up. Ive got one more swap left in me and ive always wanted a v8 powered s crew cab.
Got a 350 and auto tranny from a 88 chevy truck that trans has a recent rebuild on, motor needs valve guide seals. This is the base starter kit for dropping a ls type gm 5. Feedback from customers over the last 9 years have led to this latest edition. 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. S10 truck 4x4 oil pan, s10 v8 conversions, stealth. With the help of the hedman performance group and the motormount kit they offer, pumping your s10 with muscle has never been easier. Worked great for putting a 350 back in my s10 came with everything i needed very happy with it. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap chevy high performance. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap parts sport truck magazine. 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. I have a 98 s10 and have been thinking about dropping a v8 in it for the longest time. The major difference in the lq4 engine is that they are cast iron.
Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual 9789999929257. S10 motor mounts front grease seal extension alternative to driveshaft lengthening s10 v8 fan shroud. Jan 24, 2014 so, im thinking about doing a v8 swap on my 95. If you have internet access, youll find a number of web sites devoted to s10 v 8 swaps. Check out this chevy s10 v8 engine swap at midwest images. The major difference in the lq4 engine is that they are cast iron instead of aluminum.
Engine and frame headers are our tight tuck design to fit inside of steering column. Super mod, moderators 989 topics 10176 posts last post by 91 fun sun apr 26, 2020 4. Headers, mounts, kits and more for your v8 s10 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. Bolting a set of ls6 heads to the iron block, the lq4 was born. 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. As this book was going to print, we had been following the camaro lt1 swap into the blazer. Part one of the project includes swapping out the stock 4 cylinder for a v8 tpi engine. 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. V8 conversion manual for chevy s10 trucks jtr stealth. 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.
We take jeff smiths newest project named project sten which is a late 90s chevy s10. Right now im planning on using my 84 s10 blazer for a frame swap. 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. Mar 03, 2014 time lapse video of changing out the engine in my s10. Mar 01, 2011 we take jeff smiths newest project named project sten which is a late 90s chevy s10. Finally have almost all the parts together to do the swap into my truck just a few more. Just type s10 v 8 into any good search engine and be prepared to surf for hours. 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.