I would like to keep the stock dash gauges working and need a little advice. Pooling the resources of the hedman performance group, these kits come with everything needed to perform a. Reviewed in the united states on february 19, 2015. There s mount kits sold that will swap from your std 4cyl to a gen i small block v8. Ls engine swap kits for 19552003 cars and trucks brp. The chevrolet s10 is a compact pickup truck that was produced by chevrolet. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap super s10 v8 power for your little truck. Oct 01, 2005 read about this chevy s 10 engine swap v8 conversion, where we learn how to stuff a mouse motor in a mini truck, only on, the official website of sport truck magazine. The units are available for a variety of mounting styles, and. Chevy s10 parts for sell or trade has 8,483 members. This post is a compilation of parts, suggestions, tips, and practices to successfully swap an lsbased engine into an s10 truck 2wd, and blazer variants most swappers generally underestimate the total costs and time for these conversions. Swapping the v6 engine in an s10 with a v8 can be done by using the existing configuration inside the engine compartment. Transdapt performance engine swap motor mounts 4592 free.
To improve handling, a 96 s10 blazer rear sway bar was added. Mar 31, 2008 that carbed v8 only needs a very few wires. Ive ended up with 2nd s10 for the giving, low mile 2000 model. The 1 78 primary tubes and collector spike support high power levels. I have a 1995 s10 four wheel drive blazer and i want to place a 06 5. Tbi engines with 700r4, 4l60 or t5 transmissions work best for this swap. You dont need the book useless on 2nd gen and dont need the mini starter, stock v8 or v6 starter from 96 00 will work. On some trucks generation i and ii s 10 s 15, the stock driveshaft will slide into the new automatic or manual transmission. Directfit gm lsxvortecltx for s10, blazer, sonoma, s15. Chevrolet s10 questions what do i need to put a v8 in my 1996. Mar 23, 2018 the last owner of the truck have me about a dozen books on hot rodding chevy s and a v8 swap for the truck and a drag racing book and a bunch of really old manuals and info stuff. V8 into s10blazer engine swapinabox kits have everything necessary for the transplant.
The lq4 and lq9 are the most common gen iii ls blocks, and are very desirable due to the big bore and durable iron construction. Any s10 or sonoma of any year can be used as a nice bed for a v8 transplant. This auction is for a combo kit for the v8 s 10 conversion. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. This one is designed to swap gen iiiiv engines into e36 bmws eseries. Transdapt performance engine swap motor mounts 4592. Jul, 2015 for junkyard engine builds, this is a very desirable engine. I did my s10 a few years ago and they had some good info, especially the part numbers for stuff you need to make it work right. S10 s15 blazer sonoma jimmy v8 4x4 engine swap kit sbc. Th2004r swap the th2004r has been available almost as long as the th700r4 but is unanimously overlooked as a performance transmission option.
Jan 24, 2014 ive ended up with 2nd s10 for the giving, low mile 2000 model. And while the ls engines reign at gm is coming to a close, they are sure to be popular for years to comeif not decades. Edelbrock recommends using its lsseries enginemount kit pn 6701 with edelbrock swap headers. Motor size what is the biggest motor that can be put in a chevrolet s10. Any s 10 or sonoma of any year can be used as a nice bed for a v8 transplant.
It seems as though 2nd gen s10s are a lot easier to find for sale than 1st gen trucks are. We are offering our 2 wheel drive s10 headers with our conversion mounts. It will handle up to 400 horsepower and fit in the stock mounting area. If the old engine has already been removed, you are nearly ready to mount the v8 in the engine compartment. For junkyard engine builds, this is a very desirable engine. Bought the truck to do a v8 swap but change of plans i have 350 engine and automatic transmission and a rear end from a 86 camaro the truck has the camaro wheels on now archived ss bumper cover for 2nd gen s 10. V8 s10 swap guide june 23, 2010 by swaptastic 1 comment zr2usa has collected a great guide for swapping a 19962000 vortec 5. We are offering our 2 wheel drive s 10 headers with our conversion mounts. The junkyards, however, are full of gen v engines because every gm halfton truck and suv since 2014 came with a gen v 5.
Engine swap guide v8 conversion mini truckin magazine. Just type s10 v8 into any good search engine and be prepared to surf for hours. S10 s15 blazer sonoma jimmy v8 4x4 engine swap kit. On some trucks generation i and ii s10s15, the stock driveshaft will slide into the new automatic or manual transmission. The kit is available in many stages from barebones engine and transmission mounts to everything you need, including headers and driveshaft. S10 s15 blazer sonoma v8 engine swap sbc 350 kit chevy. The units are available for a variety of mounting styles, and theyre made with quality. What will it cost to put a lsvortec motor in your 2nd generation s10.
Jun 12, 2018 the junkyards, however, are full of gen v engines because every gm halfton truck and suv since 2014 came with a gen v 5. The first general motors van was the chevrolet corvairbased chevrolet greenbrier van, or corvan introduced for 1961, which used a flat6 opposed rear engine with air cooling, inspired by the volkswagen bus. Production of the chevrolet greenbrier ended during the 1965 model year firstgeneration chevyvan refers to the first g10 halfton production years 1964 through 1966. Like all of our radiators, its made with proven 2rows of 1. Transdapt makes better mounts that work with the 2. Hedman hedders engine swap headers are designed to fit 19822000 chevy s10, s15, and jimmy trucks with small block chevy v8. Chevy s10 parts for sell or trade public group facebook. Pooling the resources of the hedman performance group, these kits come with everything needed to perform a complete engine swap. Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual unabridged edition.
The last owner of the truck have me about a dozen books on hot rodding chevys and a v8 swap for the truck and a drag racing book and a bunch of really old manuals and info stuff. Sanderson makes better conversion headers, or hedman who have long tube conversion headers. This it our all new v8 conversion radiator for the 1982 2002 s10. Chapter 1 from the s10 v8 conversion manual 14th edition. Ive bought a 1992 1st gen s10 long bed, with a four cylinder engine and 5spd manual i. You get the 4x4 conversion mounts 4x4 v8 conversion headers trucks with body lifts may have clearance issues with the headers steering shaft, modifications maybe required. For s10 with fulllength headers, motor mount 9694689 is required. The s 10 trucks are a very popular vehicle for engine swaps of all kinds.
This manual shows how to do the v8 conversion using readily available parts from chevrolet. We build custom plugand playharnesses for the 94up lt1, ls1, and vortec engines for any year gm truck. Headers, mounts, kits and more for your v8 s10 swap. Check with jtr jags that run they have alot of lit on v8 swaps for a bunch of different cars and trucks. You should already have the v8 engine on an engine hoist.
Transdapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. When it was first introduced as a quarterton pickup in 1981 for the 1982 model year, the gmc version was known as the s 15 and later renamed the gmc sonoma. A camaro v8 engine fits into an s10 w just a few changes. Finally have almost all the parts together to do the swap into my truck just a few more specialty items coming up.
The chevrolet s 10 is a compact pickup truck that was produced by chevrolet. The chevy 350 engine works extremely well in the s10 and gmc s15 chassis. Trans dapts v8 s10 swapinabox kit makes swapping a small block chevy into your 19822004 twowheeldrive or fourwheeldrive s10s15 a piece of cake. This auction is for a combo kit for the v8 s10 conversion. For installing a sb chevy v8 into a 198204 2wd s10 or s15, using a th350 or 700r4 automatic transmission.
Each set has 38 lasermachined flanges and include multilayer stainless gaskets, hardware, and 02 bungs. It was the first domestically built compact pickup of the big three american automakers. Distributer alternater and fuel pump also swapped the manual 5 speed to a. Read about this chevy s10 engine swap v8 conversion, where we learn how to stuff a mouse motor in a mini truck, only on, the official website of. Open header stock 1981 chevy 305 le9 with turbo 350. S10 with fulllength headers must use gm th350 transmission with 168tooth flexplate. As far as difficulty goes,is a 2nd gen harder to swap than a 1st gen. Custom narrowed pinto style manual rack, bump steer kit, rack clamp and rack mount plate, steering shaft and shaft brace, 3 chromemoly ujoints, welding required, saves 35 lbs. More info on radiator mounting is in the jtr swap manual. When swapping out the engine in your hot rod, you need motor mounts and inserts that you can count on. Like all of our radiators, it s made with proven 2rows of 1. How to put a 350 motor in a chevy s10 it still runs. Theres mount kits sold that will swap from your std 4cyl to a gen i small block v8. This chevy s10 sleeper is powered by a 94 lt1 and 4l60e.
Engine codes not concluded with a numeral are sourced from japaneseonly jdm chassis. A simple design with unmatched reliability, tremendous performance potential and rugged, millionmile durability sums up the appeal of the 12valve 5. When it comes to ls swaps, weve seen our fare share around these parts. Note that a typical swap kit consists of motor mounts, sometimes. Apr 26, 2017 when it comes to ls swaps, weve seen our fare share around these parts. Whether you want to bolt in chevys stateoftheart ls engine or classic small block, fords windsor small block, or another highperformance powerplant, these kits take the guesswork out of the job and help you get your ride. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap chevy high performance. Popular versions include the b16a, b16a2, b16a3, b16b, b17a1, b18c, b18c1 and b18c5. I want to put a v8 in my 1996 s10, other than the motor frame mounts what do i. Since every ls engine swap is a little different and there are lot of choices to be made, you can use this guide as a reference for ideas and part numbers as you move through the process. S10 rack and pinion steering conversion kit 19832002. The stock 712 struck rearend is sufficient for most v8 conversions, but if you are.
I like the looks of the 2nd gen more to be honest,but im a noob mechanic in every sense of the word lol i have an idea on what i want to do with the truck,as this wont be my dd. Amazon second chance pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life. If youre looking for an ls swap kit for your car or truck, youre in the right place. Chevrolet transmission swap guide chevy high performance. This guide will assist you in making a seamless ls engine swap. At summit racing equipment, your engine swap just got a whole lot easier with these allinone engine swap kits. When it was first introduced as a quarterton pickup in 1981 for the 1982 model year, the gmc version was known as the s15 and later renamed the gmc sonoma. If you want a manual transmission, the t5 and nv1500 units that gm put.