1st Gen Bigblock Installation

yellownxrated · 11-14-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dropped4doorblaze

does anybody know where to get a brake booster that can mount under the body?? but i already ditched the big block idea i measured and the control arm will hit way before it lays out i will hit the head before it lays also but still having a clean fire wall would be sick!

under dash unit
ECI Hanging Pedal Assemblies

under floor unit
ECI Hanging Pedal Assemblies

yellownxrated · 11-14-2008, 10:35 PM

post pics after its in

Blmfighter · 11-16-2008, 12:04 AM

I'm trying to find out how tall of a intake he used on his truck. I need to see how tall of one I can use if I do everything the same way he did.

tlambert · 11-16-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter

Thanks for the pictures. Do you know if any other steering boxes will work. I have one that is from another car, not sure what car. I do have the numbers off it at home I could give you if you could tell me if it would work or not. My truck does not have power steering now and I will upgrade before putting the motor in.

Any advice would be great. I'm looking for a cheap box.

The power steering box on mine is a stock S-10 unit. I would say use a stock PS unit. The intake that is on there is a Eldebrock Performer. It could have been shorter to help the carb clear the hood.

Blmfighter · 11-17-2008, 01:34 PM

Thank you. I'm thinking about keeping the stock intake but I do like the looks of an aftermartket intake and the extra power would be nice.

dropped4doorblaze · 11-18-2008, 01:25 AM

do a tunal(sp) ram lol thats what i was gunna doon my big block and still might do it one my small block lol

Blmfighter · 11-18-2008, 09:48 AM

I would but that won't fit under the hood. I want to keep the hood on and uncut.

dropped4doorblaze · 11-21-2008, 02:33 AM

lol i cant wait till i get to cut a big hole in my hood ahh its gunna be sweet lol only thing is when i get to body work and paint im gunna have to have 1 big cowl hood and i hate big cowl hoods. man i wish i could do the big block everybody puts 350s in s10s ugg i want to be different

Blmfighter · 11-21-2008, 09:59 AM

I'm going to do it like the OP and not cut a hole or put a need hood on. It will all be under the hood. You should do it!

Blmfighter · 11-21-2008, 02:17 PM

Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering.

Nick Moulton · 11-27-2008, 01:47 AM

that is absolutly beutiful i only wish i had enough money to put i bigger engine in my truck

badmatt · 12-02-2008, 03:33 PM

Lemons makes BBC s10 header FYI

Blmfighter · 12-02-2008, 03:42 PM

Yeah but I can't pay $1400 for the headers. I think I'm going to make some custom headers for this project.

Blmfighter · 12-02-2008, 05:12 PM

Do you know where I can get low cost header pipe?

badmatt · 12-02-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter

Do you know where I can get low cost header pipe?

http://store.racing-solutions.org/

This is where i get all my tubing from.

SSmith · 12-05-2008, 07:38 PM

Hey tim new to this site.The first thing that I found had to be your truck man I must say that this thing brings back alot of memories.I built a 1991 s10 bbc back in 1992 cruised that thing and raced every weekend I did manage to keep the stock hood also by moving the radiator to the bed with twin 12" electric fans you would not believe the space that freed up in the bay.When you get ready to sell that thing be sure to keep me in mind I would make sure if got into the mags that I would let everyone know just who built the beast.Boy you got me wanting to build another one!!!!!!!

tlambert · 12-07-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SSmith

Hey tim new to this site.The first thing that I found had to be your truck man I must say that this thing brings back alot of memories.I built a 1991 s10 bbc back in 1992 cruised that thing and raced every weekend I did manage to keep the stock hood also by moving the radiator to the bed with twin 12" electric fans you would not believe the space that freed up in the bay.When you get ready to sell that thing be sure to keep me in mind I would make sure if got into the mags that I would let everyone know just who built the beast.Boy you got me wanting to build another one!!!!!!!

Thanks for the props. I will do, not sure at the moment what I want to do about letting the truck go. Its too much fun to drive.

I don't think I will do another BB one myself, small block is too easy nowadays.

olred21 · 12-18-2008, 12:49 AM

might be a viable solution to some for cleareance. though expensive
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories

Prostock32 · 12-29-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter

Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering.

i did make them myself just by piecing together various bends, they are basicly the same location as the sanderson small block headers, just reworked for the spread-port pattern and for larger tubes.

evo2024 · 03-29-2009, 09:44 PM

really nice BB s10, I used to have a black 84 standard cab just like that with the gutless 2.8L, man it takes me back. It was my parts runner for my 83 kingcab during the 350 conv. Too bad I totalled that little truck, I might have done something cool with it. Anyhow, I love how you kept it really stock looking, even that massive engine you dropped in looks factory installed. Great job man! Your s10 is one of the best looking 1st gen I've seen.

evo2024 · 03-29-2009, 09:45 PM

Really nice BB s10, I used to have a black 84 standard cab just like that with the gutless 2.8L, man it takes me back. It was my parts runner for my 83 kingcab during the 350 conv. Too bad I totalled that little truck, I might have done something cool with it. Anyhow, I love how you kept it really stock looking, even that massive engine you dropped in looks factory installed. Great job man! Your s10 is one of the best looking 1st gen I've seen.

david gmc · 04-21-2009, 08:01 AM

nice,,i luv the 1st gen trucks

BBCLOVER · 04-25-2009, 12:37 AM

WOW Tim thats a great truck I am basing my truck after yours and thanks for the extra pics you sent me

tlambert · 06-04-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BBCLOVER

WOW Tim thats a great truck I am basing my truck after yours and thanks for the extra pics you sent me

No problem, I hope they help. E-mail me if you need anything. I am not on here much.

v8-85sdime · 08-13-2009, 01:21 AM

that is how i would of done it to... dude it looks incredible

tlambert · 08-18-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by v8-85sdime

that is how i would of done it to... dude it looks incredible

sent you a pm.

11-14-2008, 10:32 PM	#151
yellownxrated Who wants a mustache ride Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,326 Location: Bothell, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by dropped4doorblaze does anybody know where to get a brake booster that can mount under the body?? but i already ditched the big block idea i measured and the control arm will hit way before it lays out i will hit the head before it lays also but still having a clean fire wall would be sick! under dash unit ECI Hanging Pedal Assemblies under floor unit ECI Hanging Pedal Assemblies Last edited by yellownxrated : 11-14-2008 at 10:34 PM.
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11-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#152
yellownxrated Who wants a mustache ride Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,326 Location: Bothell, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation post pics after its in
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11-16-2008, 12:04 AM	#153
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation I'm trying to find out how tall of a intake he used on his truck. I need to see how tall of one I can use if I do everything the same way he did.
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11-16-2008, 01:47 AM	#154
tlambert Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter Thanks for the pictures. Do you know if any other steering boxes will work. I have one that is from another car, not sure what car. I do have the numbers off it at home I could give you if you could tell me if it would work or not. My truck does not have power steering now and I will upgrade before putting the motor in. Any advice would be great. I'm looking for a cheap box. The power steering box on mine is a stock S-10 unit. I would say use a stock PS unit. The intake that is on there is a Eldebrock Performer. It could have been shorter to help the carb clear the hood.
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11-17-2008, 01:34 PM	#155
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Thank you. I'm thinking about keeping the stock intake but I do like the looks of an aftermartket intake and the extra power would be nice.
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11-18-2008, 01:25 AM	#156
dropped4doorblaze EconolineJunkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,112 Location: Mid. MI User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation do a tunal(sp) ram lol thats what i was gunna doon my big block and still might do it one my small block lol
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11-18-2008, 09:48 AM	#157
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation I would but that won't fit under the hood. I want to keep the hood on and uncut.
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11-21-2008, 02:33 AM	#158
dropped4doorblaze EconolineJunkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,112 Location: Mid. MI User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation lol i cant wait till i get to cut a big hole in my hood ahh its gunna be sweet lol only thing is when i get to body work and paint im gunna have to have 1 big cowl hood and i hate big cowl hoods. man i wish i could do the big block everybody puts 350s in s10s ugg i want to be different
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11-21-2008, 09:59 AM	#159
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation I'm going to do it like the OP and not cut a hole or put a need hood on. It will all be under the hood. You should do it!
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11-21-2008, 02:17 PM	#160
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering.
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11-27-2008, 01:47 AM	#161
Nick Moulton Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation that is absolutly beutiful i only wish i had enough money to put i bigger engine in my truck
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12-02-2008, 03:33 PM	#162
badmatt Uncommon Engineering Age: 20 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 671 Location: winnipeg User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Lemons makes BBC s10 header FYI
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12-02-2008, 03:42 PM	#163
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Yeah but I can't pay $1400 for the headers. I think I'm going to make some custom headers for this project.
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12-02-2008, 05:12 PM	#164
Blmfighter Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Do you know where I can get low cost header pipe?
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12-02-2008, 05:27 PM	#165
badmatt Uncommon Engineering Age: 20 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 671 Location: winnipeg User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter Do you know where I can get low cost header pipe? http://store.racing-solutions.org/ This is where i get all my tubing from. Last edited by badmatt : 12-02-2008 at 05:34 PM.
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12-05-2008, 07:38 PM	#166
SSmith Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Hey tim new to this site.The first thing that I found had to be your truck man I must say that this thing brings back alot of memories.I built a 1991 s10 bbc back in 1992 cruised that thing and raced every weekend I did manage to keep the stock hood also by moving the radiator to the bed with twin 12" electric fans you would not believe the space that freed up in the bay.When you get ready to sell that thing be sure to keep me in mind I would make sure if got into the mags that I would let everyone know just who built the beast.Boy you got me wanting to build another one!!!!!!!
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12-07-2008, 08:29 PM	#167
tlambert Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by SSmith Hey tim new to this site.The first thing that I found had to be your truck man I must say that this thing brings back alot of memories.I built a 1991 s10 bbc back in 1992 cruised that thing and raced every weekend I did manage to keep the stock hood also by moving the radiator to the bed with twin 12" electric fans you would not believe the space that freed up in the bay.When you get ready to sell that thing be sure to keep me in mind I would make sure if got into the mags that I would let everyone know just who built the beast.Boy you got me wanting to build another one!!!!!!! Thanks for the props. I will do, not sure at the moment what I want to do about letting the truck go. Its too much fun to drive. I don't think I will do another BB one myself, small block is too easy nowadays.
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12-18-2008, 12:49 AM	#168
olred21 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 146 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation might be a viable solution to some for cleareance. though expensive http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories
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12-29-2008, 04:18 PM	#169
Prostock32 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering. i did make them myself just by piecing together various bends, they are basicly the same location as the sanderson small block headers, just reworked for the spread-port pattern and for larger tubes.
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03-29-2009, 09:44 PM	#170
evo2024 Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation really nice BB s10, I used to have a black 84 standard cab just like that with the gutless 2.8L, man it takes me back. It was my parts runner for my 83 kingcab during the 350 conv. Too bad I totalled that little truck, I might have done something cool with it. Anyhow, I love how you kept it really stock looking, even that massive engine you dropped in looks factory installed. Great job man! Your s10 is one of the best looking 1st gen I've seen.
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03-29-2009, 09:45 PM	#171
evo2024 Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Really nice BB s10, I used to have a black 84 standard cab just like that with the gutless 2.8L, man it takes me back. It was my parts runner for my 83 kingcab during the 350 conv. Too bad I totalled that little truck, I might have done something cool with it. Anyhow, I love how you kept it really stock looking, even that massive engine you dropped in looks factory installed. Great job man! Your s10 is one of the best looking 1st gen I've seen.
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04-21-2009, 08:01 AM	#172
david gmc Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 358 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation nice,,i luv the 1st gen trucks
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04-25-2009, 12:37 AM	#173
BBCLOVER Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation WOW Tim thats a great truck I am basing my truck after yours and thanks for the extra pics you sent me
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06-04-2009, 10:23 PM	#174
tlambert Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by BBCLOVER WOW Tim thats a great truck I am basing my truck after yours and thanks for the extra pics you sent me No problem, I hope they help. E-mail me if you need anything. I am not on here much.
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08-13-2009, 01:21 AM	#175
v8-85sdime Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 136 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation that is how i would of done it to... dude it looks incredible
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08-18-2009, 11:50 PM	#176
tlambert Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation Quote: Originally Posted by v8-85sdime that is how i would of done it to... dude it looks incredible sent you a pm.
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