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blazer72 · 01-12-2009, 08:00 PM

NICE - I'm in the middle of a 2.8/4spd to 350/350T to my 86. Been on s10V8 constantly for 2 weeks researching.

I'm going with the corvette rad/elec fan kit they sell for $500 in the forward position, and I'm also modifying the core support and hood latch/bracket to put in the tripac condenser. In OKC, A.C. is an absolute must. I'm buying the manual from Jagsthatrun (JTR) and also the evaporator box plate on the heater box to make room for the rear passenger side head clearance.

I went with shorty headers for clearance issues.

I'm deleting the mechancial fuel pump and adding a fuel pressure reg. I'm undecided on the tilt column shift and the aftermarket floor cable shifter Hurst/B &M.

I was overwhelmed and apprehensive until I researched - now I'm just excited to take it for that first ride.

01-12-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: V-8 swap questions NICE - I'm in the middle of a 2.8/4spd to 350/350T to my 86. Been on s10V8 constantly for 2 weeks researching. I'm going with the corvette rad/elec fan kit they sell for $500 in the forward position, and I'm also modifying the core support and hood latch/bracket to put in the tripac condenser. In OKC, A.C. is an absolute must. I'm buying the manual from Jagsthatrun (JTR) and also the evaporator box plate on the heater box to make room for the rear passenger side head clearance. I went with shorty headers for clearance issues. I'm deleting the mechancial fuel pump and adding a fuel pressure reg. I'm undecided on the tilt column shift and the aftermarket floor cable shifter Hurst/B &M. I was overwhelmed and apprehensive until I researched - now I'm just excited to take it for that first ride.