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Old 02-10-2001, 05:12 PM   #1
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Question 87 S10 Blazer

My wifes 87 S10 Blazer has a tired 2.8 (160K) and my question is,,,,is it possible to replace the 2.8 with a small block? What changes have to be made? It is a standard shift 4X4. I'm not looking for big HP's just the long lasting reliablity of a SB chevy. Anyone out there done this?
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Old 02-10-2001, 06:13 PM   #2
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GORDO, YOUR IN LUCK!!! GO TO WWW.JAGSTHATRUN.COM. IT'S A COMPANY THAT SELLS THE KITS FOR V-8 SWAPS INTO S-10S AND OTHERS. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DECIDE WITCH SBC YOU WANT( CARB, LT1, VORTEC). CHECK IT OUT!!! DAVID

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Old 02-10-2001, 08:48 PM   #3
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Thankyou DBLSPRT68! Can't get much better info than that! I put that site in my favorites. For a few dollars I will send for the manual and then decide. Thanks again!
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And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping.

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Old 02-21-2001, 02:08 AM   #4
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Get that book!
You will need a new tranny. The NP207 will stand up to a stock V8. If not a NP231 is a direct swap.
The 7.5" rear is pretty weak. Some run (baby) it without problems, but I would strongly recommend an upgrade. A 9" out of an EB is a good canadate.

If you don't want the hassle of a V8 swap, a GM 3.4 or 3.4 out of a Camaro/Firebird is worth an extra 25hp. The 60 degree V6 is a very reliable engine after they took care of the rear main seal problem in '86(??).
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Old 02-27-2001, 03:48 AM   #5
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wow!!! that sight is amazing... my 96 2wd is in perfect shape minus 116,000 miles a small block is all it needs... thanks.

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