Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer

TCossuto · 06-24-2008, 02:50 AM

Here's the game plan: put a 305/700r4 in my previously 2.8/now-a-3.4 s10. I've got a 4.3l vortec blazer I'll be robbing a ton of parts from.

I plan to pull everything then put the 700r4 from the v8 in... hoping the mounts are the same. I'll bang the shit outa the tranny tunnel if I gotta, then install longblock sbc. Then do the headers/exhaust and carb.

Here's the question: will the 4.3 vortec accessories bolt up to the SBC? I'll make custom p/s pipes, alt. wires, A/C control, what else?

Here's the truck's first engine swap (to 3.4):

After (rustolium paint)

It's now blue with a little lift I'll get some pics later. Thanks for any advice.

TCossuto · 06-24-2008, 03:32 AM

Also will http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/685567727.html work with my 1980 block? Could I then run my 2.8 TBI system with 305 injectors?

s10-den · 06-24-2008, 06:08 AM

Damn nice 20 footer paint job!!You will need swap mounts thats for sure.
DAMN, is that really rattle can paint job?

TCossuto · 06-24-2008, 12:02 PM

Haha 20 footer... it was just rustolieum rolled on in a dusty ass field and some masking tape. Haha, came out good though, thanks!

Z28Camaro · 06-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Looks good to me! Im gonna do that rustoleum thing with my S-10 as soon as I get the new motor and body parts for it. Good luck on your swap.

White96ZQ8 · 06-24-2008, 12:30 PM

truck looks good, it doesnt look like you masked the liscense plate off. From what I know all the accesseries should bolt right up from a 4.3 to sbc. Not sure on the tbi from a 2.8, but maybe from a 4.3.

TCossuto · 06-25-2008, 12:57 PM

cool this will suck if the 4.3 accessories dont work on the sbc. It's a '80 with a th700r4. I'm trying to decide if my flywheel is bent from transport, but damn I can't tell!

Also I know I missed the licensplate, LOL! I removed the lights (tail, head) taped the door handles and rolled down the windows and started painting.

White96ZQ8 · 06-25-2008, 01:01 PM

you might be able to get see if its bent with a long strait edge, have you decided on the fuel system yet. If I were you i would look for a complete tpi setup.

TCossuto · 06-25-2008, 06:49 PM

Can I run a complete TPI system? It's an 80s engine, is that possible? I do have a TBI system... would need to get accessories though (if my vortec ones wont work).

Can I run a TBI on a carburetor manifold? TBI intake won't bolt up to a carburetor engine.

Here's another picture of how the rustolieum comes out. Any imperfections you see are either the dirt I painted over, a bug that died on it, or my lazyness. This is just one fat coat rolled on in <45 mins.

White96ZQ8 · 06-26-2008, 01:17 AM

[quote=TCossuto;5363209]Can I run a complete TPI system? It's an 80s engine, is that possible? I do have a TBI system... would need to get accessories though (if my vortec ones wont work).

Can I run a TBI on a carburetor manifold? TBI intake won't bolt up to a carburetor engine.

Here's another picture of how the rustolieum comes out. Any imperfections you see are either the dirt I painted over, a bug that died on it, or my lazyness. This is just one fat coat rolled on in <45 mins.

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I have seen paint sprayed by a hvlp gun with more orange peel than that lol. Yeah you can buy complete tpi setups with everything you will need. Your acceserys should not have any problems with it. Since you have the earlier heads you will need the 86-87 tpi from a camaro, maybe even a 88, I am not sure what year they went to vortec heads. Look at thirdgen.org in the classifieds there is always a few systems for sale. I am not sure on the tbi, all the tbi intakes might be the later style intakes, once again not sure. good luck though!

TCossuto · 06-26-2008, 09:50 AM

well change of plan I got up real early today planning on thowin all new gaskets and pumps on the 305.... got the oil pan off and its ****ed. I dont think itll be worth to fix so I'm searchin Craigslist for teh cheapest 350 or HO 305 I can find today.

But on the upside theres a great chance I'll get a 350 from the get-go instead of swappin to one later

TCossuto · 06-26-2008, 10:25 AM

Okay well I'm going to pickup a $100 dollar 305 HO engine. It's a COMPLETE engine

, and from a 86 van. According to my googling, this would make it a CPI

. Now just gotta go get it at noon.

Should probably change the title so people know this is kinda a build thread.

White96ZQ8 · 06-26-2008, 11:16 AM

you couldnt find any 350s?

s10-den · 06-27-2008, 03:50 PM

You saying you rolled that paint with a roller?If so, you da man!!..

conn.rod · 07-02-2008, 11:54 PM

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/dixi...ow-122920.html

here is a site you can go to.It has an add how to do a rustolium rollar paint job for 50 bux.

s10-den · 07-03-2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the link....

matts83' · 07-06-2008, 05:11 PM

hope the swap works out.. i just picked up a 305 and a 700r4 out of an 80's chevy pickup for $300 but mine wont go in till next winter

06-24-2008, 02:50 AM	#1
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Here's the game plan: put a 305/700r4 in my previously 2.8/now-a-3.4 s10. I've got a 4.3l vortec blazer I'll be robbing a ton of parts from. I plan to pull everything then put the 700r4 from the v8 in... hoping the mounts are the same. I'll bang the shit outa the tranny tunnel if I gotta, then install longblock sbc. Then do the headers/exhaust and carb. Here's the question: will the 4.3 vortec accessories bolt up to the SBC? I'll make custom p/s pipes, alt. wires, A/C control, what else? Here's the truck's first engine swap (to 3.4): After (rustolium paint) It's now blue with a little lift I'll get some pics later. Thanks for any advice.
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06-24-2008, 03:32 AM	#2
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Also will http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/685567727.html work with my 1980 block? Could I then run my 2.8 TBI system with 305 injectors?
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06-24-2008, 06:08 AM	#3
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 36 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,075 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Damn nice 20 footer paint job!!You will need swap mounts thats for sure. DAMN, is that really rattle can paint job?
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06-24-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Haha 20 footer... it was just rustolieum rolled on in a dusty ass field and some masking tape. Haha, came out good though, thanks!
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06-24-2008, 12:24 PM	#5
Z28Camaro Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 162 Location: Worthington, IN User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Looks good to me! Im gonna do that rustoleum thing with my S-10 as soon as I get the new motor and body parts for it. Good luck on your swap.
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06-24-2008, 12:30 PM	#6
White96ZQ8 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Moundsville WV, 26041 User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer truck looks good, it doesnt look like you masked the liscense plate off. From what I know all the accesseries should bolt right up from a 4.3 to sbc. Not sure on the tbi from a 2.8, but maybe from a 4.3.
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06-25-2008, 12:57 PM	#7
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer cool this will suck if the 4.3 accessories dont work on the sbc. It's a '80 with a th700r4. I'm trying to decide if my flywheel is bent from transport, but damn I can't tell! Also I know I missed the licensplate, LOL! I removed the lights (tail, head) taped the door handles and rolled down the windows and started painting. Last edited by TCossuto : 06-25-2008 at 12:58 PM.
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06-25-2008, 01:01 PM	#8
White96ZQ8 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Moundsville WV, 26041 User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer you might be able to get see if its bent with a long strait edge, have you decided on the fuel system yet. If I were you i would look for a complete tpi setup.
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06-25-2008, 06:49 PM	#9
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Can I run a complete TPI system? It's an 80s engine, is that possible? I do have a TBI system... would need to get accessories though (if my vortec ones wont work). Can I run a TBI on a carburetor manifold? TBI intake won't bolt up to a carburetor engine. Here's another picture of how the rustolieum comes out. Any imperfections you see are either the dirt I painted over, a bug that died on it, or my lazyness. This is just one fat coat rolled on in <45 mins. Last edited by TCossuto : 06-25-2008 at 06:51 PM.
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06-26-2008, 01:17 AM	#10
White96ZQ8 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Moundsville WV, 26041 User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer [quote=TCossuto;5363209]Can I run a complete TPI system? It's an 80s engine, is that possible? I do have a TBI system... would need to get accessories though (if my vortec ones wont work). Can I run a TBI on a carburetor manifold? TBI intake won't bolt up to a carburetor engine. Here's another picture of how the rustolieum comes out. Any imperfections you see are either the dirt I painted over, a bug that died on it, or my lazyness. This is just one fat coat rolled on in <45 mins. [/quote I have seen paint sprayed by a hvlp gun with more orange peel than that lol. Yeah you can buy complete tpi setups with everything you will need. Your acceserys should not have any problems with it. Since you have the earlier heads you will need the 86-87 tpi from a camaro, maybe even a 88, I am not sure what year they went to vortec heads. Look at thirdgen.org in the classifieds there is always a few systems for sale. I am not sure on the tbi, all the tbi intakes might be the later style intakes, once again not sure. good luck though!
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06-26-2008, 09:50 AM	#11
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer well change of plan I got up real early today planning on thowin all new gaskets and pumps on the 305.... got the oil pan off and its ****ed. I dont think itll be worth to fix so I'm searchin Craigslist for teh cheapest 350 or HO 305 I can find today. But on the upside theres a great chance I'll get a 350 from the get-go instead of swappin to one later
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06-26-2008, 10:25 AM	#12
TCossuto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 666 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Okay well I'm going to pickup a $100 dollar 305 HO engine. It's a COMPLETE engine , and from a 86 van. According to my googling, this would make it a CPI . Now just gotta go get it at noon. Should probably change the title so people know this is kinda a build thread.
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06-26-2008, 11:16 AM	#13
White96ZQ8 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Moundsville WV, 26041 User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer you couldnt find any 350s?
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07-02-2008, 11:54 PM	#15
conn.rod Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 36 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/dixi...ow-122920.html here is a site you can go to.It has an add how to do a rustolium rollar paint job for 50 bux.
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s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 36 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,075 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer Thanks for the link....
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07-06-2008, 05:11 PM	#17
matts83' Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 41 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Someone take a look at this setup: 2.8 to 305 w/ 4.3 parts blazer hope the swap works out.. i just picked up a 305 and a 700r4 out of an 80's chevy pickup for $300 but mine wont go in till next winter
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