[mrvnthmrtian26]

I've got an 83 with the 2.8 v6 that I want to swap to a 350 small block. I've got the engine. A 350 4 bolt main.

I've been digging in the forums and can't find any thing so I'm asking here.

What all parts do I need for the swap other than the engine?

 

[Rhotpursuit]

Moved to V8 Discussion.
Spend some time reading in this section...lots of info.

 

[oldeerslayer]

4 bolt mains means it's most likely out of a C/K3500 1 ton truck or van. What year is it? Casting numbers on the heads and block?
Since you have an 83 there is a good book that gives you step by step how to. It's dated material, but so is your truck and engine so it is just what you want.

Intro: Chapter 1 from the S10 V-8 Conversion Manual (14th Edition)

We will get to all the variations and nuances, but let's start with the simplest version of the story. A Camaro V-8 engine fits into an S10 w just a few changes

jagsthatrun.com

V-8 Conversion Manual for Chevy S10 Trucks

Overview: Illustrated guide of over 200 pages written by Mike Knell shows how to install a small block Chevrolet V-8 into 1982-2003 Chevrolet S-10 trucks. This book also contains a short chapter on the V-8 swap into the New Body Style. Feedback from customers over the last 9 years have led to...

jagsthatrun.com

 

[mrvnthmrtian26]

That I don't know I'm going to look at the engine probably Friday.


I know summit sells a swap kit for this type of thing but my question is will the trans from the 2.8 work on a 350? The pan in my truck matches a 700r4 so I was wondering if I could swap the bellhousing and use the same trans?

 

[oldeerslayer]

No, they are different in more ways than just the bellhousing. Gotta have a 90° 700R4. One from an 89-91 V8 truck or van would be the best choice. The last few years they were made were relatively strong units. Use a 4.3L torque converter since those will have a slightly higher stall speed behind a V8.
The 83 700R4's are pretty weak would be toast behind a V8 if you could get it to work. later versions had an auxiliary valve body and other improvements.

 

[Boudreaux55]

You will love driving a v8 blazer.
1985, 350/350hp. 700r4.
Spend ur money wisely on the cooling system.
I finished this 1 for a friend