i just bought an 86 S-10. my plan is to put the 305 i have laying around in it right now. eventually i will have a 5.3 in it.
has any one done a v8 conversion in an s 10?
what can i expect to run into?
pics soon to come...
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i just bought an 86 S-10. my plan is to put the 305 i have laying around in it right now. eventually i will have a 5.3 in it.
has any one done a v8 conversion in an s 10?
what can i expect to run into?
pics soon to come...
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2248.jpg
the soon to be a boat anchor 2.5L - SOLD
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2246.jpg
what was left of the interior
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2240.jpg
Ricky wants that engine.
tell him to pm me. will sell CHEAP
Nathan!..........thats funny as hell! Put a 4.8 in it!
Yeah my first ride was a 89 s-10 blazer my father and I put a 305 in. It was pretty sweet! You'll be happy with the end result.
who is nathan and rickey?
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Originally Posted by 06 4.8
i got to ride in one about 2 years ago and i loved the hell out of the truck.
truck - 300
motor - 50
trans - 100
conversion kit - 300
less than 800 in a fast toy = priceless
just a little update...got the motorand trans out, stripped the interior, and took the bed off. hopefully this weekend i can get the frame cleaned up and painted.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0311092158.jpg
see my new air conditioning system?
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2397.jpg
the control arms before...
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2400.jpg
and after
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2405.jpg
here is my "freshened up" 305
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_2401.jpg
That looks nice. its coming along. How much power you expect outta the engine.
to be honest. i couldn't tell ya. but it will be going on the dyno after it is finished. the guy that built my motor put a dirt track cam in it. i think a 292/302.
Looks like a fun project! Pretty much all vehicles that old up here are rusted away to nothing thanks to our winters and salty roads. :(
A 5.3 in a first-gen S-10 is my next project after I get a Dodge finished, unless a bigger shop happens.
Shaun, ya gotta bring them B.C. both my Dodges were imports and relatively spotless.Quote:
Originally Posted by 00shortbox
sad to say this but i need to cut back on my spending and this is the number one money pit. i've decided to sell this project and get out while i still can break even. if ya'll are interested in the trans or motor give me a shout.
I like the ' Do Work ' on the door. Apparently you have been slackin on it? haa
that was done while i was pulling the bed off, i didn't even know it was on there until i went to turn off the lights.
v8 s10's are fun. just dont for get to break out the BFH and message the firewall a bit.
i actually was going to move the firewall back about 6 inches, but when i had my welder start welding, he kept blowing holes in it. long story short because of this setback, i sold the truck and broke even on it. i still have the kit, motor, and trans for next time, now i know what not to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by v8sten