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nosto · 09-20-2003, 10:30 AM

I know nothing about this model, but,

I have a chance to do a favor for a neighbor whose son trashed the engine in his '84 S-10 5-speed. I found a wrecked '89 auto, 4.3L in good running condition. I plan to transplant the engine and maybe the trans from the '89 into the '84 (frame damaged on the '89).

Is this a weekend project for someone who has done engine/trans conversions before?

Tried google and didn't find any useful info, just a lot 'For Sale'.

Any major gotchas'? Like different engine mounts or other structural changes? Driveshaft lengths OK going from manual to auto? How about wire harness diffs?

Do I jump into this one or leave it alone? Remember, this is a favor, no money involved....

Thanks,

09-20-2003, 10:30 AM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Seeking help/info on S-10 Blazer (transplant) I know nothing about this model, but, I have a chance to do a favor for a neighbor whose son trashed the engine in his '84 S-10 5-speed. I found a wrecked '89 auto, 4.3L in good running condition. I plan to transplant the engine and maybe the trans from the '89 into the '84 (frame damaged on the '89). Is this a weekend project for someone who has done engine/trans conversions before? Tried google and didn't find any useful info, just a lot 'For Sale'. Any major gotchas'? Like different engine mounts or other structural changes? Driveshaft lengths OK going from manual to auto? How about wire harness diffs? Do I jump into this one or leave it alone? Remember, this is a favor, no money involved.... Thanks, __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!