S10 Swap how to

[47owner]

The standard rear axle that comes on a 1993 4.3L V6, S10 will work with 2" spacers?

[Sim6]

Originally Posted by 47owner

The standard rear axle that comes on a 1993 4.3L V6, S10 will work with 2" spacers?

It will work just looks a little narrow. That's what I'm running for now. Also depends on your power plant. That rear end won't hold up to buku power. Not what the threshold is.
Jeff

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by Cautrell05

Not trying to step on your toes, but the only s10 that had the 8.5 rear end was the four-wheel-drive zr2. All of the rest of them had the 7.5.

the 98-03 xtreme trucks and blazers with the 4.3 and 5 spd trans did indeed come with an 8.5 rear, thats in fact the easiest way to find an 8.5 for a 2wd. also, the 94-03 trucks and blazers with the 4.3 and 5 spd could have an 8.5, but it wasnt a sure thing for all of them, I forget the RPO code to look for but google will have it.

[47owner]

I want to keep the entire drive train of the S10.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by 47owner

I want to keep the entire drive train of the S10.

check my signature, I have done it twice with a 65 and a 47 and am doing it again with a 49.

[reaper71]

Cool build!!

Mark...

[BigFrz]

Can you plz go over the radiator section with me. I am like confused why did u buy another core support. I bought the 19 x22 radiator and it seem not to fit by milli meters lol. Thanks for your help.
Big Frz

[HUSSEY]

Originally Posted by BigFrz

Can you plz go over the radiator section with me. I am like confused why did u buy another core support. I bought the 19 x22 radiator and it seem not to fit by milli meters lol. Thanks for your help.
Big Frz

I used a 19x22 radiator from Summit, fit perfect. You need to do some trimming on the core support to get it in there.

I've got some pics of how I had to trim mine for a 19x22 radiator in by build, post 75:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=664837&page=3

[lower50's]

I have a question as to why everyone has trouble getting the steering lined up. My uncle has a 1988 s10 with a sb 350. The steering shaft goes through the headers no heim joint. What is the difference with the 47-54 s10 swap?
Thanks

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by BigFrz

Can you plz go over the radiator section with me. I am like confused why did u buy another core support. I bought the 19 x22 radiator and it seem not to fit by milli meters lol. Thanks for your help.
Big Frz

you have two trim your current core support to fit the 19 x 22 radiator. You will also need to trim the core support below the side nuts.

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by BigFrz

Can you plz go over the radiator section with me. I am like confused why did u buy another core support. I bought the 19 x22 radiator and it seem not to fit by milli meters lol. Thanks for your help.
Big Frz

to get the 19 x 22 radiator to fit right you need to trim off the original radiator mounting holes. Then use the 68 to 72 radiator bushings I mentioned earlier.

[shamrock1953]

Hussey I just looked at your build and I'm still a lil confused so did you drill out the mounts then relocated them or you redrilled the conversion mounts any help is appreciated thanks guys

[shamrock1953]

Btw my s10 frame is a 1994 with the 4.3 6 banger that's coming out

[HUSSEY]

Originally Posted by shamrock1953

Hussey I just looked at your build and I'm still a lil confused so did you drill out the mounts then relocated them or you redrilled the conversion mounts any help is appreciated thanks guys

No drilling on the conversion mounts or the rubber mounts, just the two lower holes where the conversion mounts on the drivers side of the chassis. Once you have your conversion mounts it'll be more clear. But, on the passengers side you can install all three bolts to bolt the conversion mounts to the chassis. On the drivers side you can install the top bolt but will have to drill the lower two on the chassis. You can use your original mounts which have ob-longed holes in them as a guide.

Then, bolt you rubber mounts to you engine, Anchor 2713, and you're set.

[joedoh]

the motor moves back on the frame 4-5 inches with the old body. s10 swap mounts move the motor about 3.5-4 inches forward. that is 7.5-9 inches difference

[tlorber]

It also depends upon which headers you are using, and where exactly the steering column exits the cab. My GMC cab is slightly different from the Chevy cab, and as I recall, some people with Chevys move the column in order to center it between gauges.

[lower50's]

Thanks guys. Good to know. (and knowing is half the battle)

[Rabid Anti-Dentite]

For the radiator, is it 19 wide or 19 tall?
Thanks for all the help

[Garyhenrich]

19" wide and make sure the bottom connection comes straight out, 90 degrees, some come out 22 degrees. Or a least choose connections based on your water pump configuration. Mine also did not come without a drain port. Cheaper is not always better.

[Rabid Anti-Dentite]

Originally Posted by Garyhenrich

19" wide and make sure the bottom connection comes straight out, 90 degrees, some come out 22 degrees. Or a least choose connections based on your water pump configuration. Mine also did not come without a drain port. Cheaper is not always better.

Thanks, where did you get yours. I am having trouble finding a 19 wide radiator.

[HUSSEY]

Originally Posted by Rabid Anti-Dentite

Thanks, where did you get yours. I am having trouble finding a 19 wide radiator.

Actually, 19 in. tall by 22 in. wide. An no, the neck does not need to be 90°, at least it was not for mine. I found it challanging to find a 19x22 in. radiator with a straight neck in a decent price range with a AT cooler.

My radiator came from Summit, P/N SUM-381324. More on it in my build Post 75:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=664837&page=3

[Garyhenrich]

You are right, I stand corrected. 22" wide X 19" tall. I got my from speedway. I got a cheap one, would have been better to pay more, if running Automatic, get the integrated AT cooler, drain, straight outlet is better.
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[steve aleve]

Ok I have a series of questions regarding my brake setup and I am hoping someone can help. I am doing a hydroboost from an astro and I have the stock steering box from the s10. I have a 5.3 Vortec with the PS pump and I think that the PS cooler is from a 5.3 as well. I am having trouble wrapping my head around how it all has to be connected. I have searched the internet and have found many diagrams that show how to hook it all up. The main question is.... how do I know which is high pressure vs. low pressure and the direction of the flow for all of the components? It is my understanding that the low pressure is usually just regular clamped hosing and the high pressure has the fittings, but I still do not know which direction everything flows. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

[reaper71]

What is the main reason you want hydro boost?
Just speaking from experience here.(Not telling you what to do) when running hydroboost setup if the hydra boost unit goes bad you loose your (Brakes and steering!) I found this out the hard way while driving..

Now to help with your question...on the pump it will have A tube coming out usually at the bottom (low side) and a spot for a fitting to go into (pressure side)
On my daily driver (looking straight at the hydro unit) left side pressure hose goes to pump, right side pressure line goes to box and the middle (low pressure) goes to the pump (tube) Hope this helps.

Mark...

[steve aleve]

Thanks Reaper71!! That's exactly the info I needed.