HI, I HAVE A SEMI BUILT 350 WAITIN TO GO INTO MY 89 S-10,I KNOW THIS ISNT A THIRDGEN BUT THE SAME FAMILY, ,WELL MY QUESTION IS, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THERE IS SOME GOOD INFORMATION ON THIS SWAP.THANKS....I ALSO HAVE A 86 Z FORSALE,LITTLE TLC COULD BE LIKE NEW,OR GOOD PARTS CAR,NOT ASKIN TO MUCH,WHOLE CAR $500,OR JUST PARTS,LET ME KNO WHAT YOU NEED,ILL TRY TO HELP YA OUT.THANKS AGAIN.

 

Try www.jagsthatrun.com they have some info on there.

 

Type in a search engine "S-10 V8 Conversion Kit" and things like that. You'll find plenty of info and there are a few kits out there just for that. It's not a new idea by any means. I know Summit sells a bolt in radiator just for that conversion as well as headers. I'm sure others sell them as well.

 

have any pics of the 86 Z28???

if so send them to: metalthrasherx@aol.com

 

I wouldn't even talk to Jags That Run if it was the only way to save my life.

Advanced Adapters has all of the parts you need for the swap and they're a few people here that can answer most of your questions. What is it you need help with?

 

I got my conversion mounts from Jags That Run. I didn't have any problems at all.

 

well i pretty much need help with like all the little things bout it,i mean i am alright at mechanical things,but i mean like am i going to need an adapter for the 700r-4 transmission,to fit in there right,also tryin to save a few dollars with this swap b/c my other z needs a new engine also,so also need to know like what radiator i could use instead of buying a new one,and motor mounts,just little stuff like that,also my s-10 doesnt have power steering,but i want it,and my one z that im parting out has it,could i just take that setup and put it on this s-10?what would i have to change?like the gear things or what?well thanks for all your time.........

 

V8AstroCaptain, I've seen your van in your sig a number of times and have always wondered if you've ever taken it to the track? That would be so funny to see a van runnin' the quarter.

 

If your S-10 has a 2.8L V6 you will need to get a different tranny. It won't bolt up.

 

i have a vid of a dodge caravan racing a 4th gen , and beating it! , oh yeah its gettin pushed by something reaaaally sweet cus it runs i believe a 12.86 at 105 or something , its hard to read, but its fast , and funny

 

I was at Atlanta Dragway for a mustang event with my friend, and they had an excursion on the stip that ran in the mid 15s . That could beat a lot of LG4s here on the board. Good thing I just got rid of mine

 

That wasnt a dodge caravan, that was a mitsubishi minivan with a custom turbo setup (turbos from an esclipse G20's i believe) on a 4 cyl pushing like 27 pounds of boost (front wheel drive too!!!). But anyway, as far as the S10 swap, the main parts you need are the custom motormounts, custom headers, shortened driveshaft, and the entire drivetrain/tranny from the donor car would work the best. It also helps to convert the engine to carb and loose the computer completely .. it just complicates things. If you need detailed info I would recommend asking the people @ www.sportruck.com for sites with detailed v8 swaps into pre 94 S10's. Good luck!! There is a guy on there with a 94 reg cab with a 350 and NOS running low 11's with bad traction problems.

 

If you use the advanced adapters mounts you don't have to shorten the driveshaft, but you still need a custom oilpan with either kit IIRC.