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Raven Lunatic · 01-11-2003, 07:56 PM

I'm on the '67-72 board, but new here... thinkin about stickin the 350 outta the '67 into the '86 S-10, but imagine it'll be a big job... it's got a 2.8L in it now, with a 4 spd o/d... what kinda things do I have to think about before I get started?

In terms of...

Trans change?

Makin room in the engine compartment?

bigger rad?

and what about going from throttle body FI to standard carb? Lotsa changes?

Any and all thoughts greatly appreciated!

low 84 · 01-11-2003, 08:01 PM

check out this post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=35469

there are a couple of company's mentioned in it that make manuels that tell exactly how to do the swap. it is such a common conversion that all the parts are made like motor mounts to get it to bolt right in. it shoudln't be any problem at all. you will need a new tranny though

BigRed · 01-13-2003, 10:19 AM

Also, Summit sells parts specifically for the swap. Guess they're getting easier to get these days! They definitely didn't use to be!

01-11-2003, 07:56 PM	#1
Raven Lunatic On the Hillbilly Highway Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 90	New, lookin for thoughts I'm on the '67-72 board, but new here... thinkin about stickin the 350 outta the '67 into the '86 S-10, but imagine it'll be a big job... it's got a 2.8L in it now, with a 4 spd o/d... what kinda things do I have to think about before I get started? In terms of... Trans change? Makin room in the engine compartment? bigger rad? and what about going from throttle body FI to standard carb? Lotsa changes? Any and all thoughts greatly appreciated!

01-11-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	check out this post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=35469 there are a couple of company's mentioned in it that make manuels that tell exactly how to do the swap. it is such a common conversion that all the parts are made like motor mounts to get it to bolt right in. it shoudln't be any problem at all. you will need a new tranny though __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-13-2003, 10:19 AM	#3
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Also, Summit sells parts specifically for the swap. Guess they're getting easier to get these days! They definitely didn't use to be! __________________ Scott Shelbourne



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