s10 v8 swap project

skylarkmk · 05-03-2009, 02:14 PM

HI,
I've been looking around for an s-10 to use for a 350 swap. I found a 1998 2wd 4 cylinder for sale with 139000 miles, it also has a 5-speed manual. How is this truck for a v8 conversion candidate?
thanks,
mike

Johnny87 · 05-04-2009, 01:32 AM

Its a body with wheels and tires..... lol All else is left up to you

capn_zr2 · 05-06-2009, 05:25 PM

x2, your swapping out the engine and the trans is too weak. if you likt the body and the frame is straight, go for it

skylarkmk · 05-06-2009, 09:01 PM

So get this,
I found a real nice s10 for sale on craigslist, the add said-"1998, extended cab, 2wd, 5speed, and a 4.3. Exactly what i wanted! i went and looked at and it was actually a 4 cylinder. If it was the 4.3 i would have brought it home. Gota keep lookin

MetalMafiaCustoms · 05-07-2009, 12:17 AM

just my 2 cents but why wouldnt you buy it if it has 4 cy.. if your puttin in a v8 it shouldnt matter

skylarkmk · 05-07-2009, 12:53 AM

Hi,
From what i've read so far, the swap is easier if you start with a v6 s10. The stock 5 speed tranny in a v6 s10 is good for the 350 swap; where the stock 5 speed in a 4cyl wont hold up. Also on 98+ s10's, i've read its much less expensive to modify a v6 wiring harness then it is to modify a 4cyl wiring harness. Plus, all the stock accesories( alternator, ac, power steering pump..etc) for the 4.3 will bolt right onto the 350, where as the 4 cyl accesories will not.

colbye32 · 05-07-2009, 01:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by skylarkmk

Hi,
From what i've read so far, the swap is easier if you start with a v6 s10. The stock 5 speed tranny in a v6 s10 is good for the 350 swap; where the stock 5 speed in a 4cyl wont hold up. Also on 98+ s10's, i've read its much less expensive to modify a v6 wiring harness then it is to modify a 4cyl wiring harness. Plus, all the stock accesories( alternator, ac, power steering pump..etc) for the 4.3 will bolt right onto the 350, where as the 4 cyl accesories will not.

dude piss on all those factory accessories... do like what im doing...

mine is a 98 2.2 5 speed. i took the factory underhood fusepanel and took the wiring for the blower motor, engine harness, airbags etc out and ditched that stuff, simply unbolted it from the bottum. I took and untaped and unloomed the factory fuel pump and transmission wiring, and gutted the wires out of that harness that i didnt need. I'm doing a carbed v8 swap, maintaining factory lighting, and fuel system, just regulating it down with a regulator. im also going to be running the factory wiring for the starter also.

my truck will still function as it did before when i get it all swapped over, i plan on using a nv3500 5 speed transmission and using the same interior console i had before. my truck will still prime and all when i turn the key vs on block fuel pumps that may be slow to pick up etc. I will still have many factory things used, just without all the computerized engine stuff.

there isnt really a specific s10 that is best for the v8 swap, personally i like second gens better, as they are not as common.

skylarkmk · 05-07-2009, 09:42 AM

That is an easy way to do it, but I still want to have a fuel injected engine when i'm done. Even though a carb'd v8 would be easier to work on and tune, I want to keep fuel injection.

colbye32 · 05-07-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by skylarkmk

That is an easy way to do it, but I still want to have a fuel injected engine when i'm done. Even though a carb'd v8 would be easier to work on and tune, I want to keep fuel injection.

Yea, a lot of people are that way...

any particular reason you want to have fuel injection over a carbed setup?

superbee · 05-07-2009, 02:47 PM

Its a cold morning, -10 degrees out, the daily is broke, your almost late to work, s10 has to be drivin, luckilly, its fuel injection, so he turns the key and away he goes.

guy number 2 is not as lucky as his 100 year old technology is spitting and sputtering and dieing trying to warm up.

LOL ok thats just a little example.

Piss on stock acsessories??? thats a hell of a money saver, why would you go out and buy all custom assesories if you could use an oem setup that works great?

superbee · 05-07-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by colbye32

dude piss on all those factory accessories... do like what im doing...

BTW, usually when people say somthing like that, they inform the person what it exactly IS that they are doing. You mention nothing of accessories

dread · 05-07-2009, 03:00 PM

do you want a swow and go rig or just go?

skylarkmk · 05-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Its gonna be my first s10 swap, so I wana keep things simple. I want to be able to retain all my factory accersories, plus keep fuel injection for driveability and fuel economy. This is a vehicle that may get driven to work a few times a week. As far as the show and go question, a stock vortec 350 with 255 horsepower will give me all the go I want right now.

SH-60B · 05-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by superbee

Its a cold morning, -10 degrees out, the daily is broke, your almost late to work, s10 has to be drivin, luckilly, its fuel injection, so he turns the key and away he goes.

guy number 2 is not as lucky as his 100 year old technology is spitting and sputtering and dieing trying to warm up.

LOL ok thats just a little example.

Piss on stock acsessories??? thats a hell of a money saver, why would you go out and buy all custom assesories if you could use an oem setup that works great?

I never had that problem, just take it easy for the first 10 minutes in the cold weather. Just because the technology is 100 yers old, doesn't mean the equipment is.

skylarkmk · 05-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Oh,
And another reason for fuel injection is that I want the the truck to pass a Pennsylvania emission and inspection test. I dont think a carb'd 350 would pass the emissions unless it was a lick'em and stick'em. And it wouldn;t legally pass a visual inspection of the emmision equipment.

SH-60B · 05-07-2009, 06:30 PM

Good point.

tippmann243 · 05-07-2009, 10:53 PM

this is 2009 guys, get with the times. the only people that swap from fuel injection to carb are those that are scared of technology.

skylarkmk · 05-07-2009, 10:57 PM

who here has done a fuel injection( 4cyl or 6 cyl) to fuel injection(350) swap on a 98+ s10?

superbee · 05-07-2009, 10:59 PM

lots of people. what do you need to know?

skylarkmk · 05-07-2009, 11:38 PM

Just curious to see what s10's people started with( 4cyl, v6, 4wd, 2wd) and what engines they put in them( 5.3, 5.7 vortec). Just lookin to draw from other peoples experience here, any do's and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.

slammed 86 s10 · 05-07-2009, 11:53 PM

anyone have a stock s10 v6 motor,i got a chevy 350 motor with a automatic turbo 400 trans i wll trade someone for a stock s10 motor any info will help pcrawford22690 is my aim get at me -pat

colbye32 · 05-08-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by superbee

BTW, usually when people say somthing like that, they inform the person what it exactly IS that they are doing. You mention nothing of accessories

yea, good point...

but i did explain some of it.. oh well..

im only using a few of the factory accessories, they arent really accessories,but i mean guages,and what not..

meaning piss on factory wiring, and fuel injection etc...

im going with a chevy 1 wire alt, if its spinning its charging

, edelbrock water pump, and just an old school stock power steering pump, and adapting the lines to fit my stock s10 steering box -

i want simple yet effective. Keeping the factory cluster is my goal, by using factory oil pressure guage, temperature, volts, and speedometer.

and dudes hating on carbs and stuff saying they are unreliable, my buddies dad has a carbed 82 s10, it starts up perfect on cold mornings...

chokes work wonders...

and here in my county, i dont require emissions, or visual inspections, if i did my truck wouldn't pass for shit, they'd notice my suspension, and exhaust etc etc, and fail me instantly. haha..

ford50killa · 07-02-2009, 04:30 AM

I am the same....I am about to do it with fuekl injection on a 2003 Xtreme Blazer. I just cant find any information on wiring int he motor with the computer.
I also want to use the L31 motor. I dont know if it has a distributior or how thats going to work. can anyone help me with the wiring. All I care about it is that the factory gauges work. I want it looking stock until you raise the hood.
Does anyone know what harness I need from the motor I get and how to splice the wires together. I just need to know what wires to connect where.

tippmann243 · 07-02-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by skylarkmk

who here has done a fuel injection( 4cyl or 6 cyl) to fuel injection(350) swap on a 98+ s10?

89 s10 blazer with a 4.3/A4 combo

now im running a 98 vortec 350/m6 combo ran off a 2002 LSx based pcm with an 02 express van OS for the engine and a camaro OS for the transmission.

i grafted the factory 98 harness with the 89 harness and everyting works and looks like stock.

ford50killa · 07-04-2009, 01:54 AM

Hey is it possible to change just the injectors? Just like changing needles in the carb? I had a gmc jimmy that was a 95 and it had the spider injectors. They were all conected. I believe you can on the newer 4.3's. I dont know about the newer V8's.

tippmann243 · 07-04-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ford50killa

Hey is it possible to change just the injectors? Just like changing needles in the carb? I had a gmc jimmy that was a 95 and it had the spider injectors. They were all conected. I believe you can on the newer 4.3's. I dont know about the newer V8's.

you can replace individual injectors on the 96+ fuel system

87chevyblazer · 07-09-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tippmann243

this is 2009 guys, get with the times. the only people that swap from fuel injection to carb are those that are scared of technology.

I BEG TO DIFFER it has been proven time and time again more power can be made by going carb'd only reason people go from carb to FI is driveability.

tippmann243 · 07-09-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 87chevyblazer

I BEG TO DIFFER it has been proven time and time again more power can be made by going carb'd only reason people go from carb to FI is driveability.

i can sacrafice a few HP for double the MPG and the reliablilty to be daily driven.

superbee · 07-09-2009, 08:55 PM

Where exactly is this proof that carbs make more power than efi????

Are we all driving top fuel dragsters? No, stfu. Efi is going to make more all around power.

s10-den · 07-09-2009, 09:34 PM

Some say tomato some say tomato.. its your choice how you say it..

SH-60B · 07-09-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by superbee

Where exactly is this proof that carbs make more power than efi????

Are we all driving top fuel dragsters? No, stfu. Efi is going to make more all around power.

Where's the proof that fuel injection makes more power than carburation?

superbee · 07-10-2009, 12:10 AM

You can do a quick google search and get some good material on the subject im sure.

Bottom line is if you got an average street car and slap a carb on and someone else gets a multiport setup the mpfi system is going to make a better overall better power curve.

SH-60B · 07-10-2009, 12:48 AM

I'm sure you could too. Bottom line, carbs can make more power across the rpm range. The two systems work on different principals, the carb atomizes the fuel with the venturies and "fogs" the fuel, the FI sprays it under high pressure into the airstream. FI meters fuel more accurately, carbs in general don't distribute the fuel as evenly to all cylinders, but that can be partially compensated for with staggered jetting.
Carburators cool the intake charge by vaporizing the fuel at the venturies, FI doesn't, and on and on, etc, etc......

05-03-2009, 02:14 PM	#1
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	s10 v8 swap project HI, I've been looking around for an s-10 to use for a 350 swap. I found a 1998 2wd 4 cylinder for sale with 139000 miles, it also has a 5-speed manual. How is this truck for a v8 conversion candidate? thanks, mike
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05-04-2009, 01:32 AM	#2
Johnny87 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 67 Location: Warner Robins, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Its a body with wheels and tires..... lol All else is left up to you
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05-06-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
capn_zr2 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12 Location: fitchburg, wi User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project x2, your swapping out the engine and the trans is too weak. if you likt the body and the frame is straight, go for it
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05-06-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project So get this, I found a real nice s10 for sale on craigslist, the add said-"1998, extended cab, 2wd, 5speed, and a 4.3. Exactly what i wanted! i went and looked at and it was actually a 4 cylinder. If it was the 4.3 i would have brought it home. Gota keep lookin
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05-07-2009, 12:17 AM	#5
MetalMafiaCustoms Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 421 Location: orlando, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project just my 2 cents but why wouldnt you buy it if it has 4 cy.. if your puttin in a v8 it shouldnt matter
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05-07-2009, 12:53 AM	#6
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Hi, From what i've read so far, the swap is easier if you start with a v6 s10. The stock 5 speed tranny in a v6 s10 is good for the 350 swap; where the stock 5 speed in a 4cyl wont hold up. Also on 98+ s10's, i've read its much less expensive to modify a v6 wiring harness then it is to modify a 4cyl wiring harness. Plus, all the stock accesories( alternator, ac, power steering pump..etc) for the 4.3 will bolt right onto the 350, where as the 4 cyl accesories will not.
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05-07-2009, 01:06 AM	#7
colbye32 Laying hard on zq8s! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,679 Location: Conyers Ga User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by skylarkmk Hi, From what i've read so far, the swap is easier if you start with a v6 s10. The stock 5 speed tranny in a v6 s10 is good for the 350 swap; where the stock 5 speed in a 4cyl wont hold up. Also on 98+ s10's, i've read its much less expensive to modify a v6 wiring harness then it is to modify a 4cyl wiring harness. Plus, all the stock accesories( alternator, ac, power steering pump..etc) for the 4.3 will bolt right onto the 350, where as the 4 cyl accesories will not. dude piss on all those factory accessories... do like what im doing... mine is a 98 2.2 5 speed. i took the factory underhood fusepanel and took the wiring for the blower motor, engine harness, airbags etc out and ditched that stuff, simply unbolted it from the bottum. I took and untaped and unloomed the factory fuel pump and transmission wiring, and gutted the wires out of that harness that i didnt need. I'm doing a carbed v8 swap, maintaining factory lighting, and fuel system, just regulating it down with a regulator. im also going to be running the factory wiring for the starter also. my truck will still function as it did before when i get it all swapped over, i plan on using a nv3500 5 speed transmission and using the same interior console i had before. my truck will still prime and all when i turn the key vs on block fuel pumps that may be slow to pick up etc. I will still have many factory things used, just without all the computerized engine stuff. there isnt really a specific s10 that is best for the v8 swap, personally i like second gens better, as they are not as common.
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05-07-2009, 09:42 AM	#8
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project That is an easy way to do it, but I still want to have a fuel injected engine when i'm done. Even though a carb'd v8 would be easier to work on and tune, I want to keep fuel injection.
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05-07-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
colbye32 Laying hard on zq8s! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,679 Location: Conyers Ga User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by skylarkmk That is an easy way to do it, but I still want to have a fuel injected engine when i'm done. Even though a carb'd v8 would be easier to work on and tune, I want to keep fuel injection. Yea, a lot of people are that way... any particular reason you want to have fuel injection over a carbed setup?
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05-07-2009, 02:47 PM	#10
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 204 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Its a cold morning, -10 degrees out, the daily is broke, your almost late to work, s10 has to be drivin, luckilly, its fuel injection, so he turns the key and away he goes. guy number 2 is not as lucky as his 100 year old technology is spitting and sputtering and dieing trying to warm up. LOL ok thats just a little example. Piss on stock acsessories??? thats a hell of a money saver, why would you go out and buy all custom assesories if you could use an oem setup that works great?
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05-07-2009, 02:49 PM	#11
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 204 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by colbye32 dude piss on all those factory accessories... do like what im doing... BTW, usually when people say somthing like that, they inform the person what it exactly IS that they are doing. You mention nothing of accessories Last edited by superbee : 05-07-2009 at 02:50 PM.
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05-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#12
dread Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 192 Location: MIAMI,FL User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project do you want a swow and go rig or just go?
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05-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#13
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Its gonna be my first s10 swap, so I wana keep things simple. I want to be able to retain all my factory accersories, plus keep fuel injection for driveability and fuel economy. This is a vehicle that may get driven to work a few times a week. As far as the show and go question, a stock vortec 350 with 255 horsepower will give me all the go I want right now.
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05-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#14
SH-60B Registered Neanderthal Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,272 Location: Meriden/CT/USA User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by superbee Its a cold morning, -10 degrees out, the daily is broke, your almost late to work, s10 has to be drivin, luckilly, its fuel injection, so he turns the key and away he goes. guy number 2 is not as lucky as his 100 year old technology is spitting and sputtering and dieing trying to warm up. LOL ok thats just a little example. Piss on stock acsessories??? thats a hell of a money saver, why would you go out and buy all custom assesories if you could use an oem setup that works great? I never had that problem, just take it easy for the first 10 minutes in the cold weather. Just because the technology is 100 yers old, doesn't mean the equipment is.
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05-07-2009, 06:03 PM	#15
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Oh, And another reason for fuel injection is that I want the the truck to pass a Pennsylvania emission and inspection test. I dont think a carb'd 350 would pass the emissions unless it was a lick'em and stick'em. And it wouldn;t legally pass a visual inspection of the emmision equipment.
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05-07-2009, 06:30 PM	#16
SH-60B Registered Neanderthal Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,272 Location: Meriden/CT/USA User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Good point.
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05-07-2009, 10:53 PM	#17
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,200 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project this is 2009 guys, get with the times. the only people that swap from fuel injection to carb are those that are scared of technology.
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05-07-2009, 10:57 PM	#18
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project who here has done a fuel injection( 4cyl or 6 cyl) to fuel injection(350) swap on a 98+ s10?
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05-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#19
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 204 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project lots of people. what do you need to know?
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05-07-2009, 11:38 PM	#20
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Just curious to see what s10's people started with( 4cyl, v6, 4wd, 2wd) and what engines they put in them( 5.3, 5.7 vortec). Just lookin to draw from other peoples experience here, any do's and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.
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05-07-2009, 11:53 PM	#21
slammed 86 s10 s_dime_bagged_ Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Location: whitman User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project anyone have a stock s10 v6 motor,i got a chevy 350 motor with a automatic turbo 400 trans i wll trade someone for a stock s10 motor any info will help pcrawford22690 is my aim get at me -pat
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05-08-2009, 12:48 PM	#22
colbye32 Laying hard on zq8s! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,679 Location: Conyers Ga User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by superbee BTW, usually when people say somthing like that, they inform the person what it exactly IS that they are doing. You mention nothing of accessories yea, good point... but i did explain some of it.. oh well.. im only using a few of the factory accessories, they arent really accessories,but i mean guages,and what not.. meaning piss on factory wiring, and fuel injection etc... im going with a chevy 1 wire alt, if its spinning its charging , edelbrock water pump, and just an old school stock power steering pump, and adapting the lines to fit my stock s10 steering box - i want simple yet effective. Keeping the factory cluster is my goal, by using factory oil pressure guage, temperature, volts, and speedometer. and dudes hating on carbs and stuff saying they are unreliable, my buddies dad has a carbed 82 s10, it starts up perfect on cold mornings... chokes work wonders... and here in my county, i dont require emissions, or visual inspections, if i did my truck wouldn't pass for shit, they'd notice my suspension, and exhaust etc etc, and fail me instantly. haha..
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07-02-2009, 04:30 AM	#23
ford50killa http://viewmorepics.myspa Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 158 Location: katy texas User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project I am the same....I am about to do it with fuekl injection on a 2003 Xtreme Blazer. I just cant find any information on wiring int he motor with the computer. I also want to use the L31 motor. I dont know if it has a distributior or how thats going to work. can anyone help me with the wiring. All I care about it is that the factory gauges work. I want it looking stock until you raise the hood. Does anyone know what harness I need from the motor I get and how to splice the wires together. I just need to know what wires to connect where.
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07-02-2009, 05:00 PM	#24
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,200 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by skylarkmk who here has done a fuel injection( 4cyl or 6 cyl) to fuel injection(350) swap on a 98+ s10? 89 s10 blazer with a 4.3/A4 combo now im running a 98 vortec 350/m6 combo ran off a 2002 LSx based pcm with an 02 express van OS for the engine and a camaro OS for the transmission. i grafted the factory 98 harness with the 89 harness and everyting works and looks like stock.
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07-04-2009, 01:54 AM	#25
ford50killa http://viewmorepics.myspa Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 158 Location: katy texas User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Hey is it possible to change just the injectors? Just like changing needles in the carb? I had a gmc jimmy that was a 95 and it had the spider injectors. They were all conected. I believe you can on the newer 4.3's. I dont know about the newer V8's.
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07-04-2009, 01:29 PM	#26
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,200 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by ford50killa Hey is it possible to change just the injectors? Just like changing needles in the carb? I had a gmc jimmy that was a 95 and it had the spider injectors. They were all conected. I believe you can on the newer 4.3's. I dont know about the newer V8's. you can replace individual injectors on the 96+ fuel system
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07-09-2009, 06:23 PM	#27
87chevyblazer Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 48 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by tippmann243 this is 2009 guys, get with the times. the only people that swap from fuel injection to carb are those that are scared of technology. I BEG TO DIFFER it has been proven time and time again more power can be made by going carb'd only reason people go from carb to FI is driveability.
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07-09-2009, 07:22 PM	#28
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,200 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by 87chevyblazer I BEG TO DIFFER it has been proven time and time again more power can be made by going carb'd only reason people go from carb to FI is driveability. i can sacrafice a few HP for double the MPG and the reliablilty to be daily driven.
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07-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#29
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 204 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Where exactly is this proof that carbs make more power than efi???? Are we all driving top fuel dragsters? No, stfu. Efi is going to make more all around power.
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07-09-2009, 09:34 PM	#30
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 37 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,415 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Some say tomato some say tomato.. its your choice how you say it..
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07-09-2009, 11:05 PM	#31
SH-60B Registered Neanderthal Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,272 Location: Meriden/CT/USA User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project Quote: Originally Posted by superbee Where exactly is this proof that carbs make more power than efi???? Are we all driving top fuel dragsters? No, stfu. Efi is going to make more all around power. Where's the proof that fuel injection makes more power than carburation?
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07-10-2009, 12:10 AM	#32
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 204 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project You can do a quick google search and get some good material on the subject im sure. Bottom line is if you got an average street car and slap a carb on and someone else gets a multiport setup the mpfi system is going to make a better overall better power curve.
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07-10-2009, 12:48 AM	#33
SH-60B Registered Neanderthal Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,272 Location: Meriden/CT/USA User is: OffLine	Re: s10 v8 swap project I'm sure you could too. Bottom line, carbs can make more power across the rpm range. The two systems work on different principals, the carb atomizes the fuel with the venturies and "fogs" the fuel, the FI sprays it under high pressure into the airstream. FI meters fuel more accurately, carbs in general don't distribute the fuel as evenly to all cylinders, but that can be partially compensated for with staggered jetting. Carburators cool the intake charge by vaporizing the fuel at the venturies, FI doesn't, and on and on, etc, etc......
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