1985 S10 V8 swap...save me some time please!
Ok guys, I have never even considered playing with an S10 but one has dropped in my lap. I am going to do a 350/350 swap just because I have it sitting here and after I get it dialed in and right I plan on giving it to my nephew for his 16th birthday.
I don't have the time to weed through all the banter and opinions on the best kits and easiest way to go about the swap. Could some one PLEASE send me a link or thread to the best site or thread on what to buy so I have it all here when I begin?? Mounts, exhaust, x members, fans etc. Thanks |
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but, mounts are easy to make and use facotyr chevy truck mounts, exaust is up to you, id run stock iron manifolds, x-member is stock, slighlty modified for oil pan, fan is best using the stock fan/fan clutch, and thats about it. super easy, get a driveshaft made, and have some fun. |
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Jagsthatrun.com has good info and kits.
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http://s-seriesforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35696
the metal frame mounts can be bought on eBay for around $50.00. the factory rubber mounts to use are the ones from the 2.8l v6 the only factory cast iron manifold you can use; that will fit; are the 1982-1992 Camaro/Firebird; low performance version. the main problem will be the driver side. the steering column will have to be moved about 3/4" to the driver's side. if using a column shifter, the linkage will have to be bent/modified. the air conditioner evaproator housing(if you have ac) will have to be modified so it clears the passenger side valve cover. the firewall; mainly the body seam; will have to be modified with a big hammer. the best cooling radiator is the 1984-1989 Corvette radiator and it has auto trans fittings. use a motor driven fan. there's a lot more to it than this. like "donthekawguy" said; and get the "Chevrolet S-10 Truck v-8 Conversion Manual"; published by JTR (jags that run). around $25.00 Also, this is not going to be like our full-size pickups; where just about everything is a bolt-on and go. With the S10, it's going to be clearance issues with everything you do. Not questioning your mechanic abilities, but I don't care how good of a mechanic you are; it's not gonna be just a one weekend project. |
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Now that's what I am looking for. Thanks. In the weeks since this post I have gotten the book, the jags mount brackets, the correct manifolds because I don't believe in headers and put my hands on a few other parts. We are fully capable here at Rottenwood Garage with all the tools, manpower and experience. Its just none of us have done a V8-S10 swap. We are really looking forward to it. |
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Bump for progress. Looking to do an LS swap in a 99 S-10.
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