Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions!

-=[ s t e i n ]=- · 05-08-2005, 02:24 PM

im doing a 350 carb / 700r4 swap into a 86 2wd reg cab, just wondering if its worth it to make the column shifter work, or go for floor mount shifter ?, i also want to mount a fuel cell in the box, over the rear axle to help traction

curious if theres kits or anything out there (fuel cell, fuel pump, etc)

slammed94noma · 05-09-2005, 06:06 PM

i have a 2.2 and im doing a 5.7 swap and i think i have everything priced out(bought) except a shorter driveshaft where can i get one?

SuperSS27 · 05-10-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by slammed94noma

i have a 2.2 and im doing a 5.7 swap and i think i have everything priced out(bought) except a shorter driveshaft where can i get one?

Just send it to a machine shop and have it shortened how ever you want.

elburrito · 05-29-2005, 11:40 PM

Mine is a 92, 700r4, np233 electroshift tcase.
I am trying to think what to do, I doubt if the cpi computer will run anything else and I don't want to have to use up my limited wiring skills trying to figure it all out, so I am thinking about maybe putting in a carbed 350 4 bolt (I have a 94 crate motor avail.) and ditching all of the electrocrap in favor of a basic setup and old skool guages.
Does my 700 have any hookups to the computer/s? Does the tcase? Okay, I'll go outside and look.
Also will the fuel pump priming circuit still work?
I guess I need to go digging around in my engine bay.
Also, anyone ever put pusher fans in front of the condenser/radiator? does it work as well as pullers or pulley fan?

Damn, there are alot of questions, guess I'll be searching the thread alot.

socalchevys10 · 06-01-2005, 07:13 AM

http://www.v8s10s.com

elburrito · 06-01-2005, 04:27 PM

I just looked at the JTR site and saw they have swap stuff for volvo 2xx series... thats my other car.... maybe I'll ahvea family of engine swaps!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by elburrito

Mine is a 92, 700r4, np233 electroshift tcase.
I am trying to think what to do, I doubt if the cpi computer will run anything else and I don't want to have to use up my limited wiring skills trying to figure it all out, so I am thinking about maybe putting in a carbed 350 4 bolt (I have a 94 crate motor avail.) and ditching all of the electrocrap in favor of a basic setup and old skool guages.
Does my 700 have any hookups to the computer/s? Does the tcase? Okay, I'll go outside and look.
Also will the fuel pump priming circuit still work?
I guess I need to go digging around in my engine bay.
Also, anyone ever put pusher fans in front of the condenser/radiator? does it work as well as pullers or pulley fan?

Damn, there are alot of questions, guess I'll be searching the thread alot.

kra-z-legs · 07-08-2005, 01:21 AM

hey i have a 98 s-10 and i am swaping out the 4.3 for a carberated 350 and i was wonderin if any one could answer some questions i have? any info would be graetly appriciated thanks

kra-z-legs · 07-08-2005, 11:57 PM

nvm mind the guy miss informed me the s10 has a 2.2 that im swapping out im not sure if that makes a difference but just so you know

kra-z-legs · 07-09-2005, 12:20 AM

hey i was wonderin what would be the best tranny to bolt up to a 350 for my 98 s10 im doing

K-Man · 07-11-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kra-z-legs

hey i was wonderin what would be the best tranny to bolt up to a 350 for my 98 s10 im doing

If you're going with a carb setup instead of fuel injected, go with a 700R4. Best fuel economy (4speed+overdrive) and first gear is pretty low.

hillr1 · 07-16-2005, 01:32 AM

I have a 96 S10 with the 4.3 Vortec,Im going to swap in a very low milage 88 350 TBI from Silverado. Anyway, I think its Heddman headers that has come out
with some shorty headers to work with the Advance Adapters V8 Swap mounts,but what I would like to know is will these headers bolt up to the existing 4.3 exhaust or will it have to be a custom exhaust from the headers back or with the new headers,can you use a full size truck cat back kit? hmmmmmm

Kaosblazer2005 · 07-23-2005, 02:13 AM

I Have a a 93 balzer with a 4.3 Cpi vortec. Now iam kinda new at this since this is the first engine iam swapping. This theard really helped me out but i would like to know if i could use the same comp on a 350 fuel injected. i dont think i can but iam not sure?

derekjo19 · 07-30-2005, 06:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Beeker

Ok Boys and Girls, I know a lot of you have questions on doing a swap out of your poor 4 bangers or mere 4.3s to run with the pride of having a V8. First Id like to Say, YES, it can be done. Here is some Common known engines that will fit.

305
327
350
400

Now I know you can bore out and everything, but anything it that range will fit with no modification to the firewall. 427s and 454s, CAN be done, but involves more serious firewall work, and is only recommended if you’re really into it. Keep in mind; ANYTHING is possible with Time, Money, and a Welder

-----------------------------2.2 L EFI>>>>>> 350 V8 EFI------------------
Now Ill start off with you 2.2 guys, since your struggling for power the most. First of all, the swap of a 2.2 requires a lot of time and patience. To make this easier, I’m doing a fuel-injected engine to a fuel-injected engine. Meaning there’s no need for gas tank modifications. If you go from carbureted to EFI, or vice versa then you need a new Gas tank unit for the appropriate method.

Ok, now lets start.

THESE PARTS *NEED* TO BE REMOVED-

Engine
Tranny
Radiator
Harness
Computer

THESE PARTS STAY-

Master Brake cylinder
AC/Heater boxes

THESE PARTS WILL BE *NEEDED* -

350 Engine (COMPLETE - IE Alternator, Intake, Fuel Injection unit, ect)
Engine mount adaptors (See links at bottom of thread)
Headers (See links at bottom of thread)
Tranny
Computer
Harness
Radiator
Electric FANS

*** Note, when buying parts, keep in mind what engine you have ect, make sure that your harness will work with the engine, the computer is for a Standard/Auto tranny ECT. Make sure everything’s right B4 you dig in****

PARTS THAT CAN BE USED FROM A 2.2, BUT RECOMMEND REPLACING -

Coolant over flow tank
Washer fluid tank
Drive shaft (will need to be modified if you keep it)
Rear End

Ok. That’s the gist of it. Like I said, there’s A LOT of work involved in it for a 2.2>350. If you have it hired out, expect an easy $3k labor bill, On top of the parts costs.

(Remember you can always ebay that 2.2 and parts as well to make a little income back, some people like all Show no go )

INSTALLING -

If you’re doing it yourself, get a manual from the links at the bottom of the page, and read up. Common engine knowledge helps, (IE what’s where for what purpose) oh yeah, and you need to be able to turn a ratchet . Basically, Run the Harness and computer first. It will go in the same way the old one came out. Your probably going to have to have a custom harness made for some things like gauges and stuff. The Manual at the bottom will tell you all about that. But once the harness is run and installed with the Computer, then you should mount the tranny. This is where the drive shaft modification comes in, depending on what tranny you got, it will prob. have to be shortened. I recommend a new drive shaft, even though the old one IS possible, for a couple of reasons. A) I new one will be stronger, and will fit properly. B) It will save you time of replacing the old one down the road if it does break. You have a 350 now, so your going to want to go fast, that skinny pipe isn’t going to hold up to too much. Once the tranny is in, drop in the big bad 350. A lot of people ask about front spring suspension, I went from 4.3 > 350 with no change in height, 2.2 springs maybe weaker (but at least it will look lower) But once the engine is in, plug it all in, Run coolant lines, ect. And put the new Corvette Radiator in, or whatever new radiator you got for the v8 application. May need some custom mountings, but nothing too bad. And then, hook up your electric fans. I HIGHLY recommend dual 14" fans in FRONT of the core support. Mine work WONDERS and with just a little back notching of a plastic easy to get at grill instead of messing with the firewall to get one between the Radiator/engine. Now except for a few odds /n ends, that will pretty much cover it.

---------------------------4.3 TBI to 350 TBI----------------------------------

To make this easier, I’m doing a fuel-injected engine to a fuel-injected engine. Meaning there’s no need for gas tank modifications. If you go from carbureted to EFI, or vice versa then you need a new Gas tank unit for the appropriate method.

Your job is A LOT simpler in most cases. But don’t let that fool you, its still a chore to do.

If you have a 4.3EFI from 87-93 TBI, if you get a V8 from that same time frame that’s TBI, you have little or no wiring issues, everything that plugs into the 4.3, will plug into the 350. When we did mine, we used everything from the 4.3 on the 350, including Throttle Body, Power steering, Water pump, Harness, and computer. But if you have a vortec, and are switching out, you need to pull harness and computer, and you need a complete 350, as most parts wont transfer. So with that in mind, here are the parts lists -

THESE PARTS *NEED* TO BE REMOVED-

Engine.
(If 94+ vortec to any other 350, Harness and Computer)

THESE PARTS STAY-

Master Brake cylinder
AC/Heater boxes
Tranny
Drive train
Radiator (pull it to remove/install the engines though)

PARTS that will be *NEEDED* -

Engine
Engine mounts (See links at bottom of thread)
Headers (See links at bottom of thread)
Electric fans
Harness and computer (if 94+ swap)
***NOTE, when purchasing harness/computer or having a harness made, make SURE it’s for the proper Tranny and dash setup!!! Hate to plug it in, and not have it work!!! ****

Basically, its the same install path as the 2.2, get your harness in, and computer, install the new engine mounts, then drop the engine in, plug it in, Install headers. Put rad. Back in. once again, I recommend the fans in front of the Core support. Get in and test it out. ect.

****For Both Installations- if you want the fan in FRONT of the V8, and behind the core support, you need to shorten the drive shaft, scoot the tranny back, pound some room on the firewall for engine tabs, and Distributor Clearance, and slide it all back on the Engine mount adaptors. Keep in mind, that’s makes extremely hard to do menial tasks/tune ups, such as Replace Spark plugs, install new Wires, and Run exhaust. ****

Now this was just a ROUGH sketch of a swap, and it answers most questions, with a few recommendations, here are the links for the manuals, and parts -

JTR - lots of people use these guys

Advance adaptors, will have all your answers here too

Any MORE questions, post them in here, We'll be glad to help, plus this will clear out the clutter in the V8 forum, about everyone asking about swaps

Thanks guys, and many happy cylinders!

OK... I WANNA DO 2.2 TO 4.3???? SO WAT DO I NEED OR CAN I KEEP OR PROBLEMS I MAY RUN INTO???

s10blazerman4x4 · 07-31-2005, 01:29 AM

91 4.3 leaking a quart a month due to rear main goin out in my blazer.Also the valve seals are bad.Have access to a 1989 5.7 350 which only needs a head gasket.One replaced the other went bad.So far this is what i have learned from reading through this and fill me in on some of my questions.

My wiring will work with that motor as it is T.B.I. I will need new injectors,motor mounts,e-fans or could i go with stock fan.Tranny will bolt right up.Its a 700R4.The oil pan over at JTR for 205 bucks is that one good to go right on the motor or do i need to go elsewhere?Looked at the mounts on of the links not sure if there what i need.If someone has a link for the 4.3 to v8 mounts let me know.Also can i use Hedman shorty headers for the new motor or do i need to go looking elsewhere.With that oil pan will i need a new pickup tube and pump?I would like to keep the A.C. as i just retrofitted it and it is so dang cold inside now.As far as sensors i think i can keep everything else.The only thing i am not a 100 percent on is the Prom chip.Will any chip out of 350 computer in the jyd work or do i need to get a JET chip or something like that?Also this motor is like 200 feet away from me and my pap will be giving it to me.He has no need for it. Is there anything i am missing?Once i get some links for those mounts that I am positive on I am gonna price it but so far I have priced the pan at 205.

s10blazerman4x4 · 07-31-2005, 01:27 PM

I do not know if this link was brought up or not but it is pretty good from what i can tell.
http://www.carshopinc.com/index.php/cPath/28_29

BRUKLYNPRINCE · 08-01-2005, 11:03 PM

[quote=Beeker]

THANK 4 THE INFO JUS 1 THING WERE DO U RECOMMEND TO GET A V8 FOR MY 98 S10 4.3

BRUKLYNPRINCE@AOL.COM

ViZ · 08-10-2005, 02:03 AM

great info im learning alot, I have a 92 4.3
Im going with a 350 TBI with my stock tranny

-from what vehicles should I pull the engine from, im thinking that for the price the comaro will be best, is there a difference between that motor and the 1/2 ton truck motor?, im looking for the most power..

- Where can I salvage or buy a posi rear end?

- how do i shorten the axel to run wider wheels and tires?

- And to clarify one more time, use wiring and ecm (computer) from 4.3 with a performance chip from a 1.2 ton?

- Is there room to run dual pipes off the headers

-Will i benefit from a shift kit for the stock tranny

ok that is all
sorry if any of this is repeats, after reading so many pages its all a blur, thanks for your help everyone!!!!

s10blazerman4x4 · 08-11-2005, 04:59 PM

http://mattw.dyndns.org/mattw/S10V8/

Here this link is helping me alot and he will email you back.I dont know about the posi and what not just the motor./

bAcHiAn8 · 08-21-2005, 05:25 PM

I have a 2.2l;

if i get a 4.3L tranny, do i have to modify the driveshaft? will it be a perfect swap since it's off of an s-10?

cloughy44 · 08-24-2005, 02:58 AM

ive got a 95 sonoma, ive been reading the forums and what not and have been trying to take in as much knowledge as possible. My sonoma has a 2.2, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive. One of my buddys said he will give me his 327 out of his Land Cruiser. It is a carb set up i was just wondering what mods and info people can help me out with: tranny ( want to keep it manual), drive shaft, rearend, headers, electronic B.S. lol, radiator, and i read some stuff on the guages wont work if the ecm is removed please inform me about that if possible THANKS If someone could E-mail me with this information all help would be great email- ac44a@aol.com OR cloughy44 on AIM
THANKS!

Trickpony2s · 09-06-2005, 05:48 PM

Ok I posted this in the main forum by accident and did not take the time to read this thread before I did.

My question is....

I have a 95 GMC Sonoma with 4.3 with 280,300 miles on the original motor and trans. I have aquired a '89 Camaro for less than 100$ and has on ly 53,000 original miles on it.

My delema is I need to keep the 4L60 trans in the truck so I di not have to change the spedo cluster out. The Camaro has a 700R4 in it.

I need to know who to contact about getting the ECM either upgraded to work with the motor or to buy a new one, and maybe even a harness.

Any tips that you can give me would be greatly apprieciated.

Thanks y'all

stoney327chevy · 09-20-2005, 01:18 PM

ive got a 6.0l vortec 366ci out of a 1 ton dually that i want to put in my 98 s-10 ext cab what do i need i still want to use the fuel injection from the 6.0

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! thanx

***fetuss10*** · 09-20-2005, 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stoney327chevy

ive got a 6.0l vortec 366ci out of a 1 ton dually that i want to put in my 98 s-10 ext cab what do i need i still want to use the fuel injection from the 6.0

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! thanx

i imagine this is not gonna be a daily driver or even driven just for looks?

stoney327chevy · 09-25-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fetuss10

i imagine this is not gonna be a daily driver or even driven just for looks?

no it is gonna be a daily driver but mostly for a saturday night special. it is the same size as any other small block chevy

super10_64501 · 09-29-2005, 09:00 PM

I'm getting ready to buy an LT1 to swap into my 93 which is currently a 2.8 5 speed truck. I have an 89 parts truck with a knocking 4.3 and 700R4. AM I better off getting the motor/trans (4L60E) combo with all the acc, wiring, ECU etc... Or can I just buy the motor ,harness and ECU and make my ol 700R4 work just as well??? Also I have a 5/6 drop currently and was wondering what springs to use up fron to compensate for the weight and keep my stance??? I know I wrote a book but this is just the beginning!!!!

chevy_s104ya · 10-05-2005, 07:46 PM

whats up guys? ive had my 86 s10 for 10 months now and havent even touched it. its in mint condition and last night i ripped out the heart (5.7L 350 v8) out of a 88 gmc jimmy full size that i bought for 200 bucks engine runs perfect, but i just dont know where to start my surgery can someone help me out on exactly what parts i will need,as far as headers,intake,drive shaft,rear,etc. thanks

edelbrock305 · 10-07-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Beeker

In most cases, No, I highly reccomend headers for a decent fit, and better Access to Spark plugs. With the headers, the steering shaft goes between 2 loops in the drivers side header, and Im pretty sure if they were manifolds, it would not fit, or rup horribly

Exhaust Manifolds will fit from an 82 Camaro! That is what I am running in mine! I paid 50.00 for the set!

casketmaker · 10-07-2005, 05:55 AM

Everyone seems to like fuel injection and seem to have money laying around to buy a bunch of parts. I however work at Wal Mart so I guess you can figure out that money is tight as hell. I have a 1989 S 10 that was bought as a daily driver that I would slowely modify. Today I drove it to my brothers house (where my tools are stored) about an hour away so I could put on a 3" block kit on the rear. Everything went fine and the truck looked great. On the way home my tranny went to crap.

I found out that an S 10 is light but it still sucks to push one.
Here is what I am looking at. My truck has a 2.5 TBI tranny is a ??? 5 speed. In my brothers garage I have a great running 350 that was pulled from a 77 Buick Electra with a 400 turbo tranny. I also have two 89 Beretta junkers that have good electric fans. I would like to use as many parts as I can from my little junk yard so I don't have to spend much.

THE ENGINE It is a 1977 350 CI Buick with a holly 4 bbl and manual fuel pump and stock manifolds. All wiring is still on the engine because the wire harness was cut at the fire wall. The car it came from is still in the back acres so I can get more parts if needed.

I have a Mig welder, air tools, two big cabnets full of hand tools, and a friend who can usualy fix (or destroy) any problem that comes his way.

Since I am installing a dinosour engine that has no computer opperation at all how hard would it be to just bypass the computer? I have a small fuse box that will be installed to run the Sun gages, stereo and custome lighting. I am probably going to set up the engine starter like a drag car with a switch and button that will be tucked away in the center console that my father in law is making for me.

From the way I see it The parts I will need are;
Custom engine mounts
custom trans mounts
drive shaft Modification
some fuel line and fittings
battery relocation kit
a butt load of wire
and headers.

Does this sound right?

Does anyone have any experience with swaping a 2.5 TPI for a 350 (5.7) with a carb and manual fuel pump? I could realy use some penny pinching input here. I have 2 or 3 junk yards close by and don't mind swimming in oil to find what I want.

THNX

My other option is easier but not as rewarding. I know a guy with a recked 91 S10 who will sell me the tranny for $50. It is a 4 speed instead of a 5 speed but I'm sure it will work with my 2.5...

wayfastwhitey · 10-13-2005, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by casketmaker

Everyone seems to like fuel injection and seem to have money laying around to buy a bunch of parts. I however work at Wal Mart so I guess you can figure out that money is tight as hell. I have a 1989 S 10 that was bought as a daily driver that I would slowely modify. Today I drove it to my brothers house (where my tools are stored) about an hour away so I could put on a 3" block kit on the rear. Everything went fine and the truck looked great. On the way home my tranny went to crap. I found out that an S 10 is light but it still sucks to push one.
Here is what I am looking at. My truck has a 2.5 TBI tranny is a ??? 5 speed. In my brothers garage I have a great running 350 that was pulled from a 77 Buick Electra with a 400 turbo tranny. I also have two 89 Beretta junkers that have good electric fans. I would like to use as many parts as I can from my little junk yard so I don't have to spend much.

THE ENGINE It is a 1977 350 CI Buick with a holly 4 bbl and manual fuel pump and stock manifolds. All wiring is still on the engine because the wire harness was cut at the fire wall. The car it came from is still in the back acres so I can get more parts if needed.

I have a Mig welder, air tools, two big cabnets full of hand tools, and a friend who can usualy fix (or destroy) any problem that comes his way.

Since I am installing a dinosour engine that has no computer opperation at all how hard would it be to just bypass the computer? I have a small fuse box that will be installed to run the Sun gages, stereo and custome lighting. I am probably going to set up the engine starter like a drag car with a switch and button that will be tucked away in the center console that my father in law is making for me.

From the way I see it The parts I will need are;
Custom engine mounts
custom trans mounts
drive shaft Modification
some fuel line and fittings
battery relocation kit
a butt load of wire
and headers.

Does this sound right? Does anyone have any experience with swaping a 2.5 TPI for a 350 (5.7) with a carb and manual fuel pump? I could realy use some penny pinching input here. I have 2 or 3 junk yards close by and don't mind swimming in oil to find what I want.

THNX

My other option is easier but not as rewarding. I know a guy with a recked 91 S10 who will sell me the tranny for $50. It is a 4 speed instead of a 5 speed but I'm sure it will work with my 2.5...

Just go for it! I've got a '96 that I'm gonna gut and wire up they way they used to do it. I know I'm supposed to use an engine from that year model or newer, but I live in the country and we give government EPA regulations the finger on a daily basis. No smog tests, no gas cap pressure tests or any of that other crap. Just horn, lights, turn signals, and windshield wipers gets you an inspection sticker. Besides, a well tuned normally aspirated engine, even running through open exhaust, will produce just as few emissions as any new engine on the market. 18 circuit fuse box, get some relays, flashers, and swithces(though you can make your old switches work) and get to it. Engine wiring is very simple and easy to get you running. Only takes a few wires and switches. The rest for the acessories you'll have to figure out how you want it. Do you want to rig everything to where it works or do you want it to look good also? That all depends on time and imagination.

s10blazerman4x4 · 10-14-2005, 12:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wayfastwhitey

Just go for it! I've got a '96 that I'm gonna gut and wire up they way they used to do it. I know I'm supposed to use an engine from that year model or newer, but I live in the country and we give government EPA regulations the finger on a daily basis. No smog tests, no gas cap pressure tests or any of that other crap. Just horn, lights, turn signals, and windshield wipers gets you an inspection sticker. Besides, a well tuned normally aspirated engine, even running through open exhaust, will produce just as few emissions as any new engine on the market. 18 circuit fuse box, get some relays, flashers, and swithces(though you can make your old switches work) and get to it. Engine wiring is very simple and easy to get you running. Only takes a few wires and switches. The rest for the acessories you'll have to figure out how you want it. Do you want to rig everything to where it works or do you want it to look good also? That all depends on time and imagination.

I hear you man thats the way it ought to be,we need more good ol boys.

elburrito · 10-14-2005, 01:31 AM

You can probably buy the engine mounts and tranny mounts/adapters pretty cheap

94 SS main · 10-19-2005, 07:22 PM

I have a 94 ss running a 4.3 cpi with an auto
seeing how all ss models are. I am planning on putting
a ls1 in it. will the stock auto tranny work or will I need a
complete drivetrain out of a f-body?

thx for any info on it

69Slowrider · 10-22-2005, 06:55 PM

Okay i got bored of reading so many pages so i'll just ask my question and hopefully get all my required answers..

I own a 97 Sonoma. 4.3L Vortec.

I plan on switching over to a Carb'd 350 and a TH350 trans. (Already have the compplete setup)

My question is..

#1 Will i need a shorter drive shaft?
#2 What relays and harnes's do i leave in order for my lights to work (eg: Headlights. taillights, interior lights)
#3 Where are all these located?
#4 Ignition issues.. Where is the ignition wires located? (i never really took a good look at it to see if it's the same as any other 350)

If someone can find me a tutorial on doign a swap from a 4.3 Vortec to a carb'd 350. i'd greatly appretiate it..

Also like to add that i will be selling my drive drain. along with rad. fan. gauges. clutch assem. trans. etc etc etc.. anyone looking. gimmie a shout.

s10blaza · 10-22-2005, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 69Slowrider

#1 Will i need a shorter drive shaft?
#2 What relays and harnes's do i leave in order for my lights to work (eg: Headlights. taillights, interior lights)
#3 Where are all these located?
#4 Ignition issues.. Where is the ignition wires located? (i never really took a good look at it to see if it's the same as any other 350).

1. Depends on placement of your engine you may or may not need to get it lengthened/shortened and probably make a new tranny crossmember

2. Cant really help you that much there being that im fairly new to the second gens but my guess is you can leave the fuse panel untouched, its just the engine management that you're removing, which is a separate system I believe

3. Under the hood

4. Ignition wires are located in the steering column but again you probably won't need to even mess with them.

You can just splice in your alternator wires to the new alternator harness, the starter wires will probably be the same so they'll go right in. All you really need are a few wires to get that carbed 350 running. Alternator, starter, fuse block, ignition, electric choke if it applies, etc...

slamitdn88 · 10-28-2005, 02:23 PM

i got a question. i did't make it through the whole thing but i read the first few pages. i noticed that there were parts lists for the 4.3 and the 2.2. i wanted to know if the swap is possible with a 2.8 and if it is what would i need?

jimmything08 · 10-28-2005, 03:09 PM

So, Im doing this swap as we speak. i have the entire engine compartment of my 4.3 torn down. Ive looked and looked but cant seem to get any straight answers. Can I use the same power steering?

Also, What fuse box do I need to leave? Any of them or can they all go? I know my Computer goes but the fuse box confuses me.

Another thing. Would you all recommend pulling off the entire front of the truck, including fenders? I have my grille, headlights, etc of now.

airmanjp2002 · 11-02-2005, 04:03 PM

I have an 82 s-10 and a 350, there is nothing special or complex about this....that is for sure. I bought the truck with the 350 in the truck already, and running...however im rebuilding the motor right now and i would like to re-wire the truck. I need just lights, blinkers, brake lights, reverse, and get the motor running. The original wiring was a mess of speaker wire and crap so id like to wire it up nicely. Any Advise??

jimmything08 · 11-02-2005, 05:57 PM

Get a Painless Wiring Harness.

Danny350 · 11-06-2005, 04:32 PM

Is there anything that has to be done differently with the 98+ trucks? Considering an Ls1...

EiGhTySiXDiMe · 11-10-2005, 10:22 AM

i got an 83 s10 with a 350 in it.(carb.).when i gas it and take my foot off the pedal it cuts off.my guess is because the original owner ran the old fuel pump for a v6 to it its not getting the proper flow.need info on get a fuel cell and the right pump or possibly an aftermarket pump.and for the wiring that shit is retarded i might buy a harness because trying to located shit is hard enough. Why do people half ass shit ?(well it wouldn't be fun if it was done).any info would be helpful thanks.

Corey497 · 11-12-2005, 02:01 PM

im going to do the vortec 5.7 swap BUT i want to keep the 5-speed were its at, so whats going to happen to the space betweeen the radiator and the water pump, shorter, oviously but how much shorter? hows that going to hurt the radiator and front end? yes i know e-fans are going to be needed...

beejium · 11-13-2005, 10:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by airmanjp2002

I have an 82 s-10 and a 350, there is nothing special or complex about this....that is for sure. I bought the truck with the 350 in the truck already, and running...however im rebuilding the motor right now and i would like to re-wire the truck. I need just lights, blinkers, brake lights, reverse, and get the motor running. The original wiring was a mess of speaker wire and crap so id like to wire it up nicely. Any Advise??

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my 82 has a touchy electrical i couldn't get my truck to start for 6 months and it was just a loose screw, so becareful and good luck

Wanted · 11-13-2005, 05:17 PM

This question has probably been answered, but I can not find anything to help me out. Used search, have been reading for a few hours.

1995 Blazer
4wd
4dr
4.3l
Auto

Have an LT-1 EFI engine sitting in my shop now. Would like to get it into the truck.

For headers, is there a certain company that makes SBC headers for S10/Blazer? Or buy them for Vette/F-Body?

Computer, What model cars have the same computer? Dont want to lose any functions on the truck.

Also, With the truck being 4wd, will that make it a lot more difficult? Still do-able?

Thanks for helping some beginner questions.

combro · 11-21-2005, 04:06 AM

i've been reading mixed messages from several sites. if i swap my '96 vortec v6 for a '96-00 vortec v8 will my harness work. or even just need a little bit of tweaking, thanks for any help.

dilligafs10 · 11-26-2005, 09:20 PM

WHAT ARE THE BEST PARTS TO USE FOR A 1984 2.8 350 CONVERSION WITH STOCK SUSPENSION?

s10-den · 11-27-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by racer56

I just bought a 89 s-10 blazer. It had a 4.3 with 700 r4 in it. The motor and trans are gone. I have been reading the swap info but want to be sure what I'm doing the first time. Do I reuse the frame mounts and just but some conversion kit motor mounts? Which is the best? I'm going to run a 350 trans I would guess. I'm going with a carb set-up as I already have the motor done. I have the front sheet metal off already and am also looking into doing any with the a/c box. I want to retain heater controls. I saw a guy on e-bay selling a cover to work with 2nd gen camaros taking off the a/c box but didn't know if they are the same. I'm not going to run power steering and my heads don't have acces. holes in them(461). Thinking of just running the manifolds off my 78 camaro will they work? I don't like the idea of having the headers going into the steering shaft. Wanting to order the parts in the morning and want to get everything I need the first time,ha. Does someone know what gear codes work with the rear axle? I still have the sticker in the glove box. It's got some custom paint and nice wheels. Picked it up for 320.00 so thought I couldn't go wrong. My nice wife forked out the bucks. . I have the wiring figured out as long as everything inside still works. What year does the computer stuff effect the dash lights? I was planning on doing away with the computer stuff in the morning. How much do these blazers weigh? Could I get some pics of the engine mounts as well? Thanks

you can use the frame mounts,but its better t buy 2.8 mounts.you need a heater box off a s10,you have nothing to worrie about the interior lights,mine weighed 3420 with my v8 mine was a 2wd and the rear gear is a 342 or 308(gu4 for308..gu6 for 342...gt4 for 373....g80 for posi),you should have one of these probably not any others,no the manifolda off your 78 willNOT work

s10-den · 11-27-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by s1094

On second thought, I'd like to have an automatic anyway. What's the difference between the 700R4 and the TH350? I'd prefer not to have to shorten the driveshaft if at all possible. Basically I'm tryin to keep the cost of everything under 1500. The way I see it if I'm spending more than that I could just go buy a Z71 with a 350 already in it. Also with that automatic I'm going to need to have a floor shifter comin through where my stick shift used to be. Is there any place that makes a box of some sort to keep dirt and crap out for under my truck. I'm sure there's going to be a gap between the top of the transmission and the floor of the truck where the shifter goes through.

Josh

700r is overdrive and the 350 is not all vehicles have a gap between the tranny and the floor

s10-den · 11-27-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by combro

i've been reading mixed messages from several sites. if i swap my '96 vortec v6 for a '96-00 vortec v8 will my harness work. or even just need a little bit of tweaking, thanks for any help.

your harness will not work,the 6cly.vortecs have only 6 injecters the v8 has 8 injectors,unless you know about wiring,you will have to add 2 more wires for the injectors and o2 sencer

s10-den · 11-27-2005, 10:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ryc_Hunter

So this is my first post and I have A few questions. First, I have an 87' 2.5L EFI and after reading what has been said I am still wandering if I can swap out the 2.5 and drop a tree fitty that is carbed and not have to worry about the electronic BS to much. Second, The stock rearends in the 4x4 blazers and pick-ups were 8.5"ers right so if you throw one of those in the back it should make up for any weakness without killing your wallet on something custom. Third, What seats will fit in my pick-up, such as camaro or Vette or something around there.
Erik

you can put a carbed 350 in easier than you could put the 4 banger back in and hook everthing back up!!lolthe 4x4 rears are wider the 2 wd rears...2wd have the 8.5t oo out of the newer s10 with the4.3 5speed,but you dont need it.get one out of a 4.3 truck and it will hold up as long as toy dont have alot of hp

kretty1 · 11-28-2005, 03:07 PM

what do i have to do to put a carbed v8 in a 1998 s-10? i know gauges need to be redone, i am cool with that. what mods need to be done?

05-08-2005, 02:24 PM	#251
-=[ s t e i n ]=- roll'n Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12 Location: Red Deer, Alberta User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! im doing a 350 carb / 700r4 swap into a 86 2wd reg cab, just wondering if its worth it to make the column shifter work, or go for floor mount shifter ?, i also want to mount a fuel cell in the box, over the rear axle to help traction curious if theres kits or anything out there (fuel cell, fuel pump, etc)
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05-09-2005, 06:06 PM	#252
slammed94noma Soon To Be Pimp Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 344 Location: Ashland User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! i have a 2.2 and im doing a 5.7 swap and i think i have everything priced out(bought) except a shorter driveshaft where can i get one?
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05-10-2005, 08:53 AM	#253
SuperSS27 TrailBlazin' Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,389 Location: Lindenhurst-Lake Villa, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by slammed94noma i have a 2.2 and im doing a 5.7 swap and i think i have everything priced out(bought) except a shorter driveshaft where can i get one? Just send it to a machine shop and have it shortened how ever you want.
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05-29-2005, 11:40 PM	#254
elburrito Limey Dimer Age: 29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 193 Location: Klamath falls, Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Mine is a 92, 700r4, np233 electroshift tcase. I am trying to think what to do, I doubt if the cpi computer will run anything else and I don't want to have to use up my limited wiring skills trying to figure it all out, so I am thinking about maybe putting in a carbed 350 4 bolt (I have a 94 crate motor avail.) and ditching all of the electrocrap in favor of a basic setup and old skool guages. Does my 700 have any hookups to the computer/s? Does the tcase? Okay, I'll go outside and look. Also will the fuel pump priming circuit still work? I guess I need to go digging around in my engine bay. Also, anyone ever put pusher fans in front of the condenser/radiator? does it work as well as pullers or pulley fan? Damn, there are alot of questions, guess I'll be searching the thread alot.
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06-01-2005, 07:13 AM	#255
socalchevys10 Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 68 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! http://www.v8s10s.com
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06-01-2005, 04:27 PM	#256
elburrito Limey Dimer Age: 29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 193 Location: Klamath falls, Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I just looked at the JTR site and saw they have swap stuff for volvo 2xx series... thats my other car.... maybe I'll ahvea family of engine swaps!!! Quote: Originally Posted by elburrito Mine is a 92, 700r4, np233 electroshift tcase. I am trying to think what to do, I doubt if the cpi computer will run anything else and I don't want to have to use up my limited wiring skills trying to figure it all out, so I am thinking about maybe putting in a carbed 350 4 bolt (I have a 94 crate motor avail.) and ditching all of the electrocrap in favor of a basic setup and old skool guages. Does my 700 have any hookups to the computer/s? Does the tcase? Okay, I'll go outside and look. Also will the fuel pump priming circuit still work? I guess I need to go digging around in my engine bay. Also, anyone ever put pusher fans in front of the condenser/radiator? does it work as well as pullers or pulley fan? Damn, there are alot of questions, guess I'll be searching the thread alot.
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07-08-2005, 01:21 AM	#257
kra-z-legs Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! hey i have a 98 s-10 and i am swaping out the 4.3 for a carberated 350 and i was wonderin if any one could answer some questions i have? any info would be graetly appriciated thanks
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07-08-2005, 11:57 PM	#258
kra-z-legs Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! nvm mind the guy miss informed me the s10 has a 2.2 that im swapping out im not sure if that makes a difference but just so you know
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07-09-2005, 12:20 AM	#259
kra-z-legs Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! hey i was wonderin what would be the best tranny to bolt up to a 350 for my 98 s10 im doing
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07-11-2005, 06:45 PM	#260
K-Man 2SMOOTH Age: 36 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 206 Location: Dartmouth, N.S. CANADA Eh! User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by kra-z-legs hey i was wonderin what would be the best tranny to bolt up to a 350 for my 98 s10 im doing If you're going with a carb setup instead of fuel injected, go with a 700R4. Best fuel economy (4speed+overdrive) and first gear is pretty low.
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07-16-2005, 01:32 AM	#261
hillr1 Registered User Age: 43 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I have a 96 S10 with the 4.3 Vortec,Im going to swap in a very low milage 88 350 TBI from Silverado. Anyway, I think its Heddman headers that has come out with some shorty headers to work with the Advance Adapters V8 Swap mounts,but what I would like to know is will these headers bolt up to the existing 4.3 exhaust or will it have to be a custom exhaust from the headers back or with the new headers,can you use a full size truck cat back kit? hmmmmmm
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07-23-2005, 02:13 AM	#262
Kaosblazer2005 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I Have a a 93 balzer with a 4.3 Cpi vortec. Now iam kinda new at this since this is the first engine iam swapping. This theard really helped me out but i would like to know if i could use the same comp on a 350 fuel injected. i dont think i can but iam not sure?
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07-30-2005, 06:39 PM	#263
derekjo19 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by Beeker Ok Boys and Girls, I know a lot of you have questions on doing a swap out of your poor 4 bangers or mere 4.3s to run with the pride of having a V8. First Id like to Say, YES, it can be done. Here is some Common known engines that will fit. 305 327 350 400 Now I know you can bore out and everything, but anything it that range will fit with no modification to the firewall. 427s and 454s, CAN be done, but involves more serious firewall work, and is only recommended if you’re really into it. Keep in mind; ANYTHING is possible with Time, Money, and a Welder -----------------------------2.2 L EFI>>>>>> 350 V8 EFI------------------ Now Ill start off with you 2.2 guys, since your struggling for power the most. First of all, the swap of a 2.2 requires a lot of time and patience. To make this easier, I’m doing a fuel-injected engine to a fuel-injected engine. Meaning there’s no need for gas tank modifications. If you go from carbureted to EFI, or vice versa then you need a new Gas tank unit for the appropriate method. Ok, now lets start. THESE PARTS NEED TO BE REMOVED- Engine Tranny Radiator Harness Computer THESE PARTS STAY- Master Brake cylinder AC/Heater boxes THESE PARTS WILL BE NEEDED - 350 Engine (COMPLETE - IE Alternator, Intake, Fuel Injection unit, ect) Engine mount adaptors (See links at bottom of thread) Headers (See links at bottom of thread) Tranny Computer Harness Radiator Electric FANS * Note, when buying parts, keep in mind what engine you have ect, make sure that your harness will work with the engine, the computer is for a Standard/Auto tranny ECT. Make sure everything’s right B4 you dig in** PARTS THAT CAN BE USED FROM A 2.2, BUT RECOMMEND REPLACING - Coolant over flow tank Washer fluid tank Drive shaft (will need to be modified if you keep it) Rear End Ok. That’s the gist of it. Like I said, there’s A LOT of work involved in it for a 2.2>350. If you have it hired out, expect an easy $3k labor bill, On top of the parts costs. (Remember you can always ebay that 2.2 and parts as well to make a little income back, some people like all Show no go ) INSTALLING - If you’re doing it yourself, get a manual from the links at the bottom of the page, and read up. Common engine knowledge helps, (IE what’s where for what purpose) oh yeah, and you need to be able to turn a ratchet . Basically, Run the Harness and computer first. It will go in the same way the old one came out. Your probably going to have to have a custom harness made for some things like gauges and stuff. The Manual at the bottom will tell you all about that. But once the harness is run and installed with the Computer, then you should mount the tranny. This is where the drive shaft modification comes in, depending on what tranny you got, it will prob. have to be shortened. I recommend a new drive shaft, even though the old one IS possible, for a couple of reasons. A) I new one will be stronger, and will fit properly. B) It will save you time of replacing the old one down the road if it does break. You have a 350 now, so your going to want to go fast, that skinny pipe isn’t going to hold up to too much. Once the tranny is in, drop in the big bad 350. A lot of people ask about front spring suspension, I went from 4.3 > 350 with no change in height, 2.2 springs maybe weaker (but at least it will look lower) But once the engine is in, plug it all in, Run coolant lines, ect. And put the new Corvette Radiator in, or whatever new radiator you got for the v8 application. May need some custom mountings, but nothing too bad. And then, hook up your electric fans. I HIGHLY recommend dual 14" fans in FRONT of the core support. Mine work WONDERS and with just a little back notching of a plastic easy to get at grill instead of messing with the firewall to get one between the Radiator/engine. Now except for a few odds /n ends, that will pretty much cover it. ---------------------------4.3 TBI to 350 TBI---------------------------------- To make this easier, I’m doing a fuel-injected engine to a fuel-injected engine. Meaning there’s no need for gas tank modifications. If you go from carbureted to EFI, or vice versa then you need a new Gas tank unit for the appropriate method. Your job is A LOT simpler in most cases. But don’t let that fool you, its still a chore to do. If you have a 4.3EFI from 87-93 TBI, if you get a V8 from that same time frame that’s TBI, you have little or no wiring issues, everything that plugs into the 4.3, will plug into the 350. When we did mine, we used everything from the 4.3 on the 350, including Throttle Body, Power steering, Water pump, Harness, and computer. But if you have a vortec, and are switching out, you need to pull harness and computer, and you need a complete 350, as most parts wont transfer. So with that in mind, here are the parts lists - THESE PARTS NEED TO BE REMOVED- Engine. (If 94+ vortec to any other 350, Harness and Computer) THESE PARTS STAY- Master Brake cylinder AC/Heater boxes Tranny Drive train Radiator (pull it to remove/install the engines though) PARTS that will be NEEDED - Engine Engine mounts (See links at bottom of thread) Headers (See links at bottom of thread) Electric fans Harness and computer (if 94+ swap) *NOTE, when purchasing harness/computer or having a harness made, make SURE it’s for the proper Tranny and dash setup!!! Hate to plug it in, and not have it work!!! Basically, its the same install path as the 2.2, get your harness in, and computer, install the new engine mounts, then drop the engine in, plug it in, Install headers. Put rad. Back in. once again, I recommend the fans in front of the Core support. Get in and test it out. ect. For Both Installations- if you want the fan in FRONT of the V8, and behind the core support, you need to shorten the drive shaft, scoot the tranny back, pound some room on the firewall for engine tabs, and Distributor Clearance, and slide it all back on the Engine mount adaptors. Keep in mind, that’s makes extremely hard to do menial tasks/tune ups, such as Replace Spark plugs, install new Wires, and Run exhaust. ** Now this was just a ROUGH sketch of a swap, and it answers most questions, with a few recommendations, here are the links for the manuals, and parts - JTR - lots of people use these guys Advance adaptors, will have all your answers here too Any MORE questions, post them in here, We'll be glad to help, plus this will clear out the clutter in the V8 forum, about everyone asking about swaps Thanks guys, and many happy cylinders! OK... I WANNA DO 2.2 TO 4.3???? SO WAT DO I NEED OR CAN I KEEP OR PROBLEMS I MAY RUN INTO???
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07-31-2005, 01:29 AM	#264
s10blazerman4x4 Blazer Rebel 63 Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 689 Location: Southern Schuylkill County User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! 91 4.3 leaking a quart a month due to rear main goin out in my blazer.Also the valve seals are bad.Have access to a 1989 5.7 350 which only needs a head gasket.One replaced the other went bad.So far this is what i have learned from reading through this and fill me in on some of my questions. My wiring will work with that motor as it is T.B.I. I will need new injectors,motor mounts,e-fans or could i go with stock fan.Tranny will bolt right up.Its a 700R4.The oil pan over at JTR for 205 bucks is that one good to go right on the motor or do i need to go elsewhere?Looked at the mounts on of the links not sure if there what i need.If someone has a link for the 4.3 to v8 mounts let me know.Also can i use Hedman shorty headers for the new motor or do i need to go looking elsewhere.With that oil pan will i need a new pickup tube and pump?I would like to keep the A.C. as i just retrofitted it and it is so dang cold inside now.As far as sensors i think i can keep everything else.The only thing i am not a 100 percent on is the Prom chip.Will any chip out of 350 computer in the jyd work or do i need to get a JET chip or something like that?Also this motor is like 200 feet away from me and my pap will be giving it to me.He has no need for it. Is there anything i am missing?Once i get some links for those mounts that I am positive on I am gonna price it but so far I have priced the pan at 205.
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07-31-2005, 01:27 PM	#265
s10blazerman4x4 Blazer Rebel 63 Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 689 Location: Southern Schuylkill County User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I do not know if this link was brought up or not but it is pretty good from what i can tell. http://www.carshopinc.com/index.php/cPath/28_29
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08-01-2005, 11:03 PM	#266
BRUKLYNPRINCE Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! [quote=Beeker] THANK 4 THE INFO JUS 1 THING WERE DO U RECOMMEND TO GET A V8 FOR MY 98 S10 4.3 BRUKLYNPRINCE@AOL.COM
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08-10-2005, 02:03 AM	#267
ViZ Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! great info im learning alot, I have a 92 4.3 Im going with a 350 TBI with my stock tranny -from what vehicles should I pull the engine from, im thinking that for the price the comaro will be best, is there a difference between that motor and the 1/2 ton truck motor?, im looking for the most power.. - Where can I salvage or buy a posi rear end? - how do i shorten the axel to run wider wheels and tires? - And to clarify one more time, use wiring and ecm (computer) from 4.3 with a performance chip from a 1.2 ton? - Is there room to run dual pipes off the headers -Will i benefit from a shift kit for the stock tranny ok that is all sorry if any of this is repeats, after reading so many pages its all a blur, thanks for your help everyone!!!! Last edited by ViZ : 08-10-2005 at 02:17 AM.
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08-11-2005, 04:59 PM	#268
s10blazerman4x4 Blazer Rebel 63 Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 689 Location: Southern Schuylkill County User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! http://mattw.dyndns.org/mattw/S10V8/ Here this link is helping me alot and he will email you back.I dont know about the posi and what not just the motor./
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08-21-2005, 05:25 PM	#269
bAcHiAn8 GMC - R Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 157 Location: 5-0-freakin-5 User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I have a 2.2l; if i get a 4.3L tranny, do i have to modify the driveshaft? will it be a perfect swap since it's off of an s-10?
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08-24-2005, 02:58 AM	#270
cloughy44 1995 sonoma Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! ive got a 95 sonoma, ive been reading the forums and what not and have been trying to take in as much knowledge as possible. My sonoma has a 2.2, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive. One of my buddys said he will give me his 327 out of his Land Cruiser. It is a carb set up i was just wondering what mods and info people can help me out with: tranny ( want to keep it manual), drive shaft, rearend, headers, electronic B.S. lol, radiator, and i read some stuff on the guages wont work if the ecm is removed please inform me about that if possible THANKS If someone could E-mail me with this information all help would be great email- ac44a@aol.com OR cloughy44 on AIM THANKS!
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09-06-2005, 05:48 PM	#271
Trickpony2s Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 75 Location: Near Richmond, VA User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Ok I posted this in the main forum by accident and did not take the time to read this thread before I did. My question is.... I have a 95 GMC Sonoma with 4.3 with 280,300 miles on the original motor and trans. I have aquired a '89 Camaro for less than 100$ and has on ly 53,000 original miles on it. My delema is I need to keep the 4L60 trans in the truck so I di not have to change the spedo cluster out. The Camaro has a 700R4 in it. I need to know who to contact about getting the ECM either upgraded to work with the motor or to buy a new one, and maybe even a harness. Any tips that you can give me would be greatly apprieciated. Thanks y'all
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09-20-2005, 01:18 PM	#272
stoney327chevy Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! ive got a 6.0l vortec 366ci out of a 1 ton dually that i want to put in my 98 s-10 ext cab what do i need i still want to use the fuel injection from the 6.0 any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! thanx
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09-25-2005, 09:15 PM	#274
stoney327chevy Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by fetuss10 i imagine this is not gonna be a daily driver or even driven just for looks? no it is gonna be a daily driver but mostly for a saturday night special. it is the same size as any other small block chevy
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09-29-2005, 09:00 PM	#275
super10_64501 WannabE Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 67 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I'm getting ready to buy an LT1 to swap into my 93 which is currently a 2.8 5 speed truck. I have an 89 parts truck with a knocking 4.3 and 700R4. AM I better off getting the motor/trans (4L60E) combo with all the acc, wiring, ECU etc... Or can I just buy the motor ,harness and ECU and make my ol 700R4 work just as well??? Also I have a 5/6 drop currently and was wondering what springs to use up fron to compensate for the weight and keep my stance??? I know I wrote a book but this is just the beginning!!!!
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10-05-2005, 07:46 PM	#276
chevy_s104ya Chevy man Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 16 Location: Brooklyn NY User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! whats up guys? ive had my 86 s10 for 10 months now and havent even touched it. its in mint condition and last night i ripped out the heart (5.7L 350 v8) out of a 88 gmc jimmy full size that i bought for 200 bucks engine runs perfect, but i just dont know where to start my surgery can someone help me out on exactly what parts i will need,as far as headers,intake,drive shaft,rear,etc. thanks
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10-07-2005, 12:07 AM	#277
edelbrock305 Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 45 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by Beeker In most cases, No, I highly reccomend headers for a decent fit, and better Access to Spark plugs. With the headers, the steering shaft goes between 2 loops in the drivers side header, and Im pretty sure if they were manifolds, it would not fit, or rup horribly Exhaust Manifolds will fit from an 82 Camaro! That is what I am running in mine! I paid 50.00 for the set!
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10-07-2005, 05:55 AM	#278
casketmaker Registered User Age: 36 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 19 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Everyone seems to like fuel injection and seem to have money laying around to buy a bunch of parts. I however work at Wal Mart so I guess you can figure out that money is tight as hell. I have a 1989 S 10 that was bought as a daily driver that I would slowely modify. Today I drove it to my brothers house (where my tools are stored) about an hour away so I could put on a 3" block kit on the rear. Everything went fine and the truck looked great. On the way home my tranny went to crap. I found out that an S 10 is light but it still sucks to push one. Here is what I am looking at. My truck has a 2.5 TBI tranny is a ??? 5 speed. In my brothers garage I have a great running 350 that was pulled from a 77 Buick Electra with a 400 turbo tranny. I also have two 89 Beretta junkers that have good electric fans. I would like to use as many parts as I can from my little junk yard so I don't have to spend much. THE ENGINE It is a 1977 350 CI Buick with a holly 4 bbl and manual fuel pump and stock manifolds. All wiring is still on the engine because the wire harness was cut at the fire wall. The car it came from is still in the back acres so I can get more parts if needed. I have a Mig welder, air tools, two big cabnets full of hand tools, and a friend who can usualy fix (or destroy) any problem that comes his way. Since I am installing a dinosour engine that has no computer opperation at all how hard would it be to just bypass the computer? I have a small fuse box that will be installed to run the Sun gages, stereo and custome lighting. I am probably going to set up the engine starter like a drag car with a switch and button that will be tucked away in the center console that my father in law is making for me. From the way I see it The parts I will need are; Custom engine mounts custom trans mounts drive shaft Modification some fuel line and fittings battery relocation kit a butt load of wire and headers. Does this sound right? Does anyone have any experience with swaping a 2.5 TPI for a 350 (5.7) with a carb and manual fuel pump? I could realy use some penny pinching input here. I have 2 or 3 junk yards close by and don't mind swimming in oil to find what I want. THNX My other option is easier but not as rewarding. I know a guy with a recked 91 S10 who will sell me the tranny for $50. It is a 4 speed instead of a 5 speed but I'm sure it will work with my 2.5...
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10-13-2005, 10:07 PM	#279
wayfastwhitey Ross Racing Engines Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,380 Location: Aggieland, College Station, Tx User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by casketmaker Everyone seems to like fuel injection and seem to have money laying around to buy a bunch of parts. I however work at Wal Mart so I guess you can figure out that money is tight as hell. I have a 1989 S 10 that was bought as a daily driver that I would slowely modify. Today I drove it to my brothers house (where my tools are stored) about an hour away so I could put on a 3" block kit on the rear. Everything went fine and the truck looked great. On the way home my tranny went to crap. I found out that an S 10 is light but it still sucks to push one. Here is what I am looking at. My truck has a 2.5 TBI tranny is a ??? 5 speed. In my brothers garage I have a great running 350 that was pulled from a 77 Buick Electra with a 400 turbo tranny. I also have two 89 Beretta junkers that have good electric fans. I would like to use as many parts as I can from my little junk yard so I don't have to spend much. THE ENGINE It is a 1977 350 CI Buick with a holly 4 bbl and manual fuel pump and stock manifolds. All wiring is still on the engine because the wire harness was cut at the fire wall. The car it came from is still in the back acres so I can get more parts if needed. I have a Mig welder, air tools, two big cabnets full of hand tools, and a friend who can usualy fix (or destroy) any problem that comes his way. Since I am installing a dinosour engine that has no computer opperation at all how hard would it be to just bypass the computer? I have a small fuse box that will be installed to run the Sun gages, stereo and custome lighting. I am probably going to set up the engine starter like a drag car with a switch and button that will be tucked away in the center console that my father in law is making for me. From the way I see it The parts I will need are; Custom engine mounts custom trans mounts drive shaft Modification some fuel line and fittings battery relocation kit a butt load of wire and headers. Does this sound right? Does anyone have any experience with swaping a 2.5 TPI for a 350 (5.7) with a carb and manual fuel pump? I could realy use some penny pinching input here. I have 2 or 3 junk yards close by and don't mind swimming in oil to find what I want. THNX My other option is easier but not as rewarding. I know a guy with a recked 91 S10 who will sell me the tranny for $50. It is a 4 speed instead of a 5 speed but I'm sure it will work with my 2.5... Just go for it! I've got a '96 that I'm gonna gut and wire up they way they used to do it. I know I'm supposed to use an engine from that year model or newer, but I live in the country and we give government EPA regulations the finger on a daily basis. No smog tests, no gas cap pressure tests or any of that other crap. Just horn, lights, turn signals, and windshield wipers gets you an inspection sticker. Besides, a well tuned normally aspirated engine, even running through open exhaust, will produce just as few emissions as any new engine on the market. 18 circuit fuse box, get some relays, flashers, and swithces(though you can make your old switches work) and get to it. Engine wiring is very simple and easy to get you running. Only takes a few wires and switches. The rest for the acessories you'll have to figure out how you want it. Do you want to rig everything to where it works or do you want it to look good also? That all depends on time and imagination.
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10-14-2005, 12:13 AM	#280
s10blazerman4x4 Blazer Rebel 63 Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 689 Location: Southern Schuylkill County User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by wayfastwhitey Just go for it! I've got a '96 that I'm gonna gut and wire up they way they used to do it. I know I'm supposed to use an engine from that year model or newer, but I live in the country and we give government EPA regulations the finger on a daily basis. No smog tests, no gas cap pressure tests or any of that other crap. Just horn, lights, turn signals, and windshield wipers gets you an inspection sticker. Besides, a well tuned normally aspirated engine, even running through open exhaust, will produce just as few emissions as any new engine on the market. 18 circuit fuse box, get some relays, flashers, and swithces(though you can make your old switches work) and get to it. Engine wiring is very simple and easy to get you running. Only takes a few wires and switches. The rest for the acessories you'll have to figure out how you want it. Do you want to rig everything to where it works or do you want it to look good also? That all depends on time and imagination. I hear you man thats the way it ought to be,we need more good ol boys.
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10-14-2005, 01:31 AM	#281
elburrito Limey Dimer Age: 29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 193 Location: Klamath falls, Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! You can probably buy the engine mounts and tranny mounts/adapters pretty cheap
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10-19-2005, 07:22 PM	#282
94 SS main Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! I have a 94 ss running a 4.3 cpi with an auto seeing how all ss models are. I am planning on putting a ls1 in it. will the stock auto tranny work or will I need a complete drivetrain out of a f-body? thx for any info on it
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10-22-2005, 06:55 PM	#283
69Slowrider Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 36 Location: Winnipeg EH User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Okay i got bored of reading so many pages so i'll just ask my question and hopefully get all my required answers.. I own a 97 Sonoma. 4.3L Vortec. I plan on switching over to a Carb'd 350 and a TH350 trans. (Already have the compplete setup) My question is.. #1 Will i need a shorter drive shaft? #2 What relays and harnes's do i leave in order for my lights to work (eg: Headlights. taillights, interior lights) #3 Where are all these located? #4 Ignition issues.. Where is the ignition wires located? (i never really took a good look at it to see if it's the same as any other 350) If someone can find me a tutorial on doign a swap from a 4.3 Vortec to a carb'd 350. i'd greatly appretiate it.. Also like to add that i will be selling my drive drain. along with rad. fan. gauges. clutch assem. trans. etc etc etc.. anyone looking. gimmie a shout.
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10-22-2005, 07:02 PM	#284
s10blaza CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,347 Location: El Paso, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! Quote: Originally Posted by 69Slowrider #1 Will i need a shorter drive shaft? #2 What relays and harnes's do i leave in order for my lights to work (eg: Headlights. taillights, interior lights) #3 Where are all these located? #4 Ignition issues.. Where is the ignition wires located? (i never really took a good look at it to see if it's the same as any other 350). 1. Depends on placement of your engine you may or may not need to get it lengthened/shortened and probably make a new tranny crossmember 2. Cant really help you that much there being that im fairly new to the second gens but my guess is you can leave the fuse panel untouched, its just the engine management that you're removing, which is a separate system I believe 3. Under the hood 4. Ignition wires are located in the steering column but again you probably won't need to even mess with them. You can just splice in your alternator wires to the new alternator harness, the starter wires will probably be the same so they'll go right in. All you really need are a few wires to get that carbed 350 running. Alternator, starter, fuse block, ignition, electric choke if it applies, etc...
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10-28-2005, 02:23 PM	#285
slamitdn88 low enough Age: 21 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 83 Location: south plainfield nj User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! i got a question. i did't make it through the whole thing but i read the first few pages. i noticed that there were parts lists for the 4.3 and the 2.2. i wanted to know if the swap is possible with a 2.8 and if it is what would i need?
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10-28-2005, 03:09 PM	#286
jimmything08 No S-Series... Just a GTO Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 11,222 Location: SW OHIO User is: OffLine	Re: Swapping? Heres A List Of Parts And Answered Questions! So, Im doing this swap as we speak. i have the entire engine compartment of my 4.3 torn down. Ive looked and looked but cant seem to get any straight answers. Can I use the same power steering? Also, What fuse box do I need to leave? Any of them or can they all go? I know my Computer goes but the fuse box confuses me. Another thing. Would you all recommend pulling off the entire front of the truck, including fenders? I have my grille, headlights, etc of now.
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