V-8 Conversion in 1987 S-10
 

Hey guys I need to know how my 283 with th350 will fit into my 1987 chevy 2wd shortbox standard cab 1.9L Cyl S-10. What do I need to do and don I need a different drive shaft or rearend. I am gonna order a book but wanna know what I am dealin with first. Thanks

We have done a few of these conversions, and the best people to talk to are the guys at Jaguars That Run. They sell a book that is the most in depth S10 V8 conversion guide there is. You can find them at www.jagsthatrun.com. This will also be the most cost effective way of doing it as well. They do supply motor mounts, but there are also plans in their book for building them. This book tells you every part you will need for this swap. I wouldn't do the swap again without this book. You can get away with the stock rearend( it's simular to one in a Camaro), the driveshaft lenght depends on the transmission used, but normally only needs minor shortening, and you will need a different radiator(usually a Corvette one..don't worry it's cheap). Other then that, as long as you have some basic mechanical skills, this is a very simple swap

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71 Sierra
98 Sierra

Hey thanks man! How much would a radiator like that be (new or used) and how what is the best way to shorten the drive shaft? I have already seen this JTR book online. I am ordering one tonight seeing from you that they are good. Thanks again.

Z16,

Thanks for the link. I would like to own a mid 80's Jag with a V8. I drove one converted with a Vette 350!! I had the thing up to 100+ in no time!!! Posi on one of those cars is awsome.

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
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