[Deep in TX]

I'm new to this forum and new to putting a V8 into an S10. I have a 1992 S10 2wd single cab short bed with 4.3V6 and 700r4. I am swapping to a 1st gen V8 (350). I have a few questions. The answers may be here but I don't know where to look. I've built many hot rods over the years but never an S10.

1. I want to run a stock/OEM type oil pan. What vehicle should I look for a replacement oil pan that would fit well in my S10?

2. I want to run the OEM column shifting linkage (no floor shifter). I am fine with steering column having to route through the header. What headers will work with this?

3. Do I need to replace the factory perches/mounts or will the stock 4.3 motor mounts work on the 350?

Thanks!

 

[bk2life]

The answers may be here but I don't know where to look.

Start here -----> Search results for query: sbc s10

 

[oldeerslayer]

or here

V8 Discussion

For those of us who had to go the extra cubic inches!

www.s10forum.com

BTW which 1st gen V8 ? 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, or 400? Year? Intended fuel and ignition system:?
Built or stock?
In a 1992 a 350 TBI is as easy as a swap can get. Keep your fuel system, trans, radiator, computer, all front accessories etc. Swap a 1992 350 chip into your ECM get some pipes, mounts, and fans is about all there is to do.
BTW 4.3 mounts wont's work. You'll need 2.8 mounts and adapters. Any 2wd s10 V8 swap headers will work. Then just build a simple DIY dual exhaust system.

 

[Deep in TX]

or here

V8 Discussion

For those of us who had to go the extra cubic inches!

www.s10forum.com

BTW which 1st gen V8 ? 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, or 400? Year? Intended fuel and ignition system:?
Built or stock?
In a 1992 a 350 TBI is as easy as a swap can get. Keep your fuel system, trans, radiator, computer, all front accessories etc. Swap a 1992 350 chip into your ECM get some pipes, mounts, and fans is about all there is to do.
BTW 4.3 mounts wont's work. You'll need 2.8 mounts and adapters. Any 2wd s10 V8 swap headers will work. Then just build a simple DIY dual exhaust system.

I am using a 70's 350. It was a crate motor (stock) with 8.5:1 compression, but I am adding a Summit cam and 305 HO 58cc heads. It will be carbureted (for now) with HEI distributor. Electric fans. I am keeping all of the 4.3 brackets and accessories, if I can (A/C, pwr steering, alternator, water pump). Plan to completely remove the OBDI computer/harness as well as anything else under the hood that I don't plan to use (charcoal canister, etc.).

 

[Deep in TX]

I am using a 70's 350. It was a crate motor (stock) with 8.5:1 compression, but I am adding a Summit cam and 305 HO 58cc heads. It will be carbureted (for now) with HEI distributor. Electric fans. I am keeping all of the 4.3 brackets and accessories, if I can (A/C, pwr steering, alternator, water pump). Plan to completely remove the OBDI computer/harness as well as anything else under the hood that I don't plan to use (charcoal canister, etc.).

Also, I plan to keep the factory fuel pump (in tank electric). I guess I may need to add a fuel pressure regulator.

 

[Deep in TX]

or here

V8 Discussion

For those of us who had to go the extra cubic inches!

www.s10forum.com

BTW which 1st gen V8 ? 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, or 400? Year? Intended fuel and ignition system:?
Built or stock?
In a 1992 a 350 TBI is as easy as a swap can get. Keep your fuel system, trans, radiator, computer, all front accessories etc. Swap a 1992 350 chip into your ECM get some pipes, mounts, and fans is about all there is to do.
BTW 4.3 mounts wont's work. You'll need 2.8 mounts and adapters. Any 2wd s10 V8 swap headers will work. Then just build a simple DIY dual exhaust system.

Thanks for this information. It helps me out a lot. Do you have any ideas on the factory oil pan? I figured a rear drop pan off of a early 70s passenger car. What do you think?

 

[KJF95S-10]

Sbc oil pans are more or less all the same. They never had a deep skirted block like the LS that makes the oil pan very intrusive. Running a stock pan you shouldn't have any clearance issues. Deep pans you will probably need to notch.

 

[oldeerslayer]

I agree. Except in 4wd applications, swaps prior to the LS engines never had oil pan issues unless someone tried using a non stock one. Whatever came on your crate motor should be fine.

 

[Deep in TX]

Will the factory harmonic balancer off the 4.3 work on the 350? The one that came with the 350 I acquired is too thick and will not work with the factory pulley and brackets.

 

[oldeerslayer]

Doubt it. Mainly because of 20 year difference in age between a 70's engine and a 90's S10. In 86 GM redesigned the crankshaft, rear seal, pan and front covers.