anyone know anything bout swapping a v8 into an s10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969lb · 04-11-2002, 05:05 PM

well i went and looked at bout 100 cars today searching for something i could put my engine into found a s10 blazer for a 1000 i figure i can get it down to 800.only problem trannys shot.

if anyone knows anything about a v8 swap into an s10 websites itll be appreciated.

69 longhorn · 04-11-2002, 05:39 PM

Look in summit or jegs,you can get eng swap mounts,headers & radiator. I did a swap in a 86 shortbed,& used a 6" tail 350T for proper positioning. There wernt any trick bolt in pcs in this one,everything was pretty much fitted. I used a log style ex manifold (monte carlo),& an aluminum Vette radiator. You can probably plan on a little BFH work on the firewall,& a small starter,or some trimming on the crossmember. You have heard the guys complain about the HEI fitting tight in the 67-72s on 6 stands.......you havent seen tight till you see that one! I have a small block chev in a 89 ford ranger, & the old points dist fits tight.....again BFH! good luck .....69 longhorn.

old_truck1969 · 04-11-2002, 05:47 PM

try www.jagsthatrun.com . i think they might have what you are looking for.

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69 GMC 3/4 ton camper special(very long term project)
86 GMC 3/4 ton (daily driver)
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

djbonazz@hotmail.com

KD · 04-11-2002, 05:58 PM

I know it can be done because my neighbor mechanic just put a 500 hp small block chev into an '87 s10 blazer,he put electric fans and a serpantine set-up on it also .by the looks of it he didn't have to cut much,he also put headers on it.

1969lb · 04-11-2002, 06:41 PM

i need to know if its easy enough to bother with it.if it is ill buy the car and drop mine in.

this is looking more interesting as the minutes go by

around here all the mexicans drive s10s and espeically the blazer ones so hmm drop in a 350 lower it afew leave old paint then beat the hell out of every rice burner around town sounds good enough

plus i doubt anyone would suspect a s10 blazer to be a hotrod:P

BubbaGreen · 04-11-2002, 07:23 PM

also check out www.jtrpublishing.com
they have a TBI/TPI conversion manaul
exclusively for putting a 350 into an
s-10, if you dont need the electronics,
just skip over that part....

Sounds like a good project.

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

Big69C20 Toy · 04-11-2002, 07:43 PM

I've looked into this conversion many times. From waht i know all you need is a smallblock, the motor mounts for a SB, some special headers and a special steering shaft that is in a couple pieces. The reason for the steering shaft is because it snakes through the headers i was told. Aside from that a 700r4 or a 4l60e works behind a small block no problemo really. I've heard of upgrading the radiator but i dont know how much work is involved. Regarding AC i'm not sure but a few i seen had to rig some stuff funky to get around certain AC parts, good luck....

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69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside.
New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice.

Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks.
Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp.

SN= Ares220

meathead95 · 04-11-2002, 08:15 PM

I put a 355 in my s10 you can e-mail me questions if you would like. try this link www.s10v8.com

crew70 · 04-11-2002, 08:26 PM

MY brother has done it in a s10.ITS ausome dude. ok that was uncalled for. ausome dude? what was I thinking? lol

he has also done it to several astro vans.
emagin the chicks you could get with a super v8 minny van!!! ok there I go again.I got to go to bed.

good luck
gler from mn

**67 cst swb** · 04-11-2002, 08:32 PM

Been there - Had that...
BE SURE you talkin' 2wd S-10....
It can be done 4x4 but, big headache...
I had a '86 2wd S-10 Blazer. Was very fun!
I bought my headers and motor mounts from a Speed Shop called "The Speed Center" the phone # is 605-348-3850 (Brent or Mike) they used a Sanderson Header with "in-house" built motor mount plates, I used long water-pump (81-82 chevy big car donor) and a 73-79 chevy pick up 4-core radiator(I think) If I were to do again I'd use the late model serpentine belt assy. from 4.3l or 305/350. the Blazer frames are a bit different than the pick-ups, you can run a "Stock" size starter on the Blazers, but not the pick-ups (I can't tell you why)...I also ran a stock short tailshaft Th-350, only had to elongate mount hole on crossmember. I did NO BFH modifications to my firewall... Hope this helps...E-mail me "BN332000@aol.com" or call 605-381-8575 after 5:00 MT... Bryan

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Bryan in South Dakota
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-67 CST originally a 327-4bbl(missing),still has orig.TH400 w/AC,PS,PB,3pc bucket seat,small window,LWB. orig. drk blue w/blue interior. needs serious restoration
-67 CST(plain janer) 283/MT LWB
-2000 Silverado 1/2ton 2wd x-cab w/4th door
***future projects***
A 67/68 CST,SWB,350/TH350,Lowered 5/7. using above listed 67 CST (janer)

71Chev · 04-11-2002, 08:39 PM

moved to general

04-11-2002, 05:05 PM	#1
1969lb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: oakdale,ca,usa Posts: 31	anyone know anything bout swapping a v8 into an s10? well i went and looked at bout 100 cars today searching for something i could put my engine into found a s10 blazer for a 1000 i figure i can get it down to 800.only problem trannys shot. if anyone knows anything about a v8 swap into an s10 websites itll be appreciated. __________________ hmm...looking for a swb frame with disc brakes

04-11-2002, 05:39 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Look in summit or jegs,you can get eng swap mounts,headers & radiator. I did a swap in a 86 shortbed,& used a 6" tail 350T for proper positioning. There wernt any trick bolt in pcs in this one,everything was pretty much fitted. I used a log style ex manifold (monte carlo),& an aluminum Vette radiator. You can probably plan on a little BFH work on the firewall,& a small starter,or some trimming on the crossmember. You have heard the guys complain about the HEI fitting tight in the 67-72s on 6 stands.......you havent seen tight till you see that one! I have a small block chev in a 89 ford ranger, & the old points dist fits tight.....again BFH! good luck .....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-11-2002, 05:47 PM	#3
old_truck1969 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	try www.jagsthatrun.com . i think they might have what you are looking for. ------------------ 69 GMC 3/4 ton camper special(very long term project) 86 GMC 3/4 ton (daily driver) Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada djbonazz@hotmail.com __________________ "All Corvettes are red. The rest are mistakes." - John Heinricy

04-11-2002, 05:58 PM	#4
KD Truck Nut Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Big Lake,MN,US Posts: 134	I know it can be done because my neighbor mechanic just put a 500 hp small block chev into an '87 s10 blazer,he put electric fans and a serpantine set-up on it also .by the looks of it he didn't have to cut much,he also put headers on it. __________________ '70 3/4 manual w/350 4.56's .Doing a ground up on a '67 4x4 4"lift.

04-11-2002, 06:41 PM	#5
1969lb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: oakdale,ca,usa Posts: 31	i need to know if its easy enough to bother with it.if it is ill buy the car and drop mine in. this is looking more interesting as the minutes go by around here all the mexicans drive s10s and espeically the blazer ones so hmm drop in a 350 lower it afew leave old paint then beat the hell out of every rice burner around town sounds good enough plus i doubt anyone would suspect a s10 blazer to be a hotrod:P __________________ hmm...looking for a swb frame with disc brakes

04-11-2002, 07:23 PM	#6
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	also check out www.jtrpublishing.com they have a TBI/TPI conversion manaul exclusively for putting a 350 into an s-10, if you dont need the electronics, just skip over that part.... Sounds like a good project. ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-11-2002, 07:43 PM	#7
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I've looked into this conversion many times. From waht i know all you need is a smallblock, the motor mounts for a SB, some special headers and a special steering shaft that is in a couple pieces. The reason for the steering shaft is because it snakes through the headers i was told. Aside from that a 700r4 or a 4l60e works behind a small block no problemo really. I've heard of upgrading the radiator but i dont know how much work is involved. Regarding AC i'm not sure but a few i seen had to rig some stuff funky to get around certain AC parts, good luck.... ------------------ 69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside. New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice. Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks. Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp. SN= Ares220 __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

04-11-2002, 08:15 PM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	I put a 355 in my s10 you can e-mail me questions if you would like. try this link www.s10v8.com __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-11-2002, 08:26 PM	#9
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	MY brother has done it in a s10.ITS ausome dude. ok that was uncalled for. ausome dude? what was I thinking? lol he has also done it to several astro vans. emagin the chicks you could get with a super v8 minny van!!! ok there I go again.I got to go to bed. good luck gler from mn __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

04-11-2002, 08:32 PM	#10
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Been there - Had that... BE SURE you talkin' 2wd S-10.... It can be done 4x4 but, big headache... I had a '86 2wd S-10 Blazer. Was very fun! I bought my headers and motor mounts from a Speed Shop called "The Speed Center" the phone # is 605-348-3850 (Brent or Mike) they used a Sanderson Header with "in-house" built motor mount plates, I used long water-pump (81-82 chevy big car donor) and a 73-79 chevy pick up 4-core radiator(I think) If I were to do again I'd use the late model serpentine belt assy. from 4.3l or 305/350. the Blazer frames are a bit different than the pick-ups, you can run a "Stock" size starter on the Blazers, but not the pick-ups (I can't tell you why)...I also ran a stock short tailshaft Th-350, only had to elongate mount hole on crossmember. I did NO BFH modifications to my firewall... Hope this helps...E-mail me "BN332000@aol.com" or call 605-381-8575 after 5:00 MT... Bryan ------------------ Bryan in South Dakota ------------------ -67 CST originally a 327-4bbl(missing),still has orig.TH400 w/AC,PS,PB,3pc bucket seat,small window,LWB. orig. drk blue w/blue interior. needs serious restoration -67 CST(plain janer) 283/MT LWB -2000 Silverado 1/2ton 2wd x-cab w/4th door *future projects* A 67/68 CST,SWB,350/TH350,Lowered 5/7. using above listed 67 CST (janer) __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

04-11-2002, 08:39 PM	#11
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	moved to general __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

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