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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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!

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(??).

68,

wow!!! that sight is amazing... my 96 2wd is in perfect shape minus 116,000 miles a small block is all it needs... thanks.

ryan.