Hi, i bought a 1988 chevy s10, and have a 400 horse v8 that i would like to stuff in it. Covers everything from the drawings of the motor mounts to. A 19821992 camaro v8 engine and 700r4 transmission can be put into an s10 with just a few changes. Jtr told us that too many swaps are never completed because. I intend to swap a small block chevy engine into the truck among other things. V8 conversion manual for chevy s10 trucks jtr stealth. Same can be accomplished with any tbi system from mid 1980s to 1995. I could drag out the stacks of books i have, and just might. If you want to put a v8 engine in your s10, there are plenty of options to.
The suzuki vitara is a series of suv produced by suzuki in four generations since 1988. Oct 01, 2005 photo 234 chevy s10 engine swap v8 conversion chevy s10 truck if you want to put a v8 engine in your s10, there are plenty of options to consider. This page is for information about gm throttle body injection efi swaps. Installation guide for 19822003 s10 2wd hardware and parts list all motor mounts come with a lifetime warranty and free replacement upon return of any mount or bracket.
Pn716410a oil pan pre1986 engine with driver side dipstick pn716083 oil filter relocation kit. Swap resources the s10forum conversion section if possibly one of the best resources for lsxbased engine swaps into s10s. Fuel injection conversion using a gm tbi efi system. S10 v8 engine swaps, v8 engine for s10 before we get started with all the variations and nuances, lets start with the simplest version of the story. I have been mulling over the idea of an ls swap into my 02 sonoma. Check out this chevy s10 v8 engine swap at midwest images. Engine swap kits 1999 chevrolet s10 free shipping on orders. This is a followon book to author joseph potaks how to build and modify gm ls series engines in which he detailed the performance communitys broad embracement of gms lsseries engine proving it a worthy successor to the venerable chevy small block v8.
Dec 01, 2001 if you have internet access, youll find a number of web sites devoted to s10 v8 swaps. As an allnew edition of the original topselling title, ls swaps. While there are no books that specifically detail how to swap an lsbased engine into an s10. If you have internet access, youll find a number of web sites devoted to s10 v8 swaps. Ive ended up with 2nd s10 for the giving, low mile 2000 model. Has everything from the drawings of the motor mounts to detailed instructions on calibrating the tachometer. A tech article on swapping a chevy v8 small block into your. Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual rgj blogs. Ls swap s10 conversion headers fit chevrolet s10 sonoma jimmy v8 engine 2. You should already have the v8 engine on an engine hoist.
Swapping gm ls enginesls engines are configured differently and thus they are not a boltin swap for. Since you didnt mention whether the truck is 2wd or 4wd, its difficul to make specific recommendations, but to get started, youll need new engine mounts and a larger radiator. In japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name suzuki escudo the original series was designed to fill the slot above the suzuki jimny. This is a followon book to author joseph potaks how to build and modify gm lsseries engines in which he detailed the performance communitys broad embracement of gms lsseries engine, proving it a worthy successor to the venerable chevy small block v8. Reviewed in the united states on february 19, 2015. Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual 9789999929257. Engine swap kit, v8 into s10, shorty headers, motor mounts, oil pan, chevy, gmc. If you are new to swapping or just want to see whats being done on other swaps, please read through the swaps in this section. Dont start hacking wires like was done in my 89 s10 when it was originally converted to a v8. There are many others that will do the same thing but the 1227747 is most well known and documented and will be the basis for this article. How to put a 350 motor in a chevy s10 it still runs. Photo 234 chevy s10 engine swap v8 conversion chevy s10 truck. S10 v5 years warrantyv free ship from usav fast shippingv brand new. For over 30 years, jtr stealth conversion has been the experts in engine swap.
Illustrated guide of over 200 pages written by mike knell shows how to install a small block chevro let v8 into 19822003 chevrolet s10 trucks. Engine swap kits 2001 chevrolet s10 free shipping on. Headers, mounts, kits and more for your v8 s10 swap. Mike has performed literally dozens of v8 s10 engine swaps and has written a book that details all the major ambushes you will face when doing your swap. Putting a v8 into is s10 is a popular mod and there are a variety of parts available to make the swap easier. Apr 01, 2004 take a look at this engine swap guide volume 1, with information on parts, transmissions, mounting, exhaust, rearends, cooling systems, fuel systems, and more for your v8 conversion, at mini. This book also contains a short chapter on the v8 swap into the new body style. Feedback from customers over the last 9 years have led to this latest edition. Before we get started with all the variations and nuances, lets start with the simplest version of the story. Physically getting a 350 engine into an s10 chassis may be the simplest part of the entire swap. Jtr v8 conversion manuals, for a successful v8 conversion or engine swap.
They returned, presenting us with a single copy of the. This book also contains a short chapter on the v8 swap into the new. With the help of the hedman performance group and the motormount kit they. S10 truck 4x4 oil pan, s10 v8 conversions, stealth.
Engine swap guide v8 conversion mini truckin magazine. The gm ls engine is ideal for these trucks, and holley has an engineered swap system w all the parts for an easy boltin engine swap. Chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual for sale online ebay. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap chevy high chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap super s10 the jtr manual is now in its 14th edition and covers every aspect of the swap and every modification you ll need to jtr s10 v8 conversion manual car shop inc call us now. Chapter 1 from the s10 v8 conversion manual 14th edition. One of the most popular efi conversions to older chevy engines or any engine for that matter is the gm tbi system using the 1227747 ecm. This book is the bible for v8 into s10 swaps every detail is covered from engine selection to speedometer calibration. Ls engines are configured differently and thus they are not a boltin swap for pre1997 cars and trucks. Some of the parts youll need will be a hooker header and engine mount kit, hooker. Lower the engine into the chassis and align the frame bracket to frame bolt holes and loosely install the 3816 x 1 bolts, flat washers and nylon lock nuts.
Installation guide for 19822003 s10 2wd ls engine swap. The ubiquitous sbc 350 was out of light duty production by 02 and not legal for that year vehicle in most states. Swapping a v8 into your struck will not be cheap or easy, but it will be worth it. Chevy s10 v8 engine swap parts sport truck magazine. Swapping to a diesel engine for improved fuel economy is a long established practice, with modern highefficiency diesel engines this does not necessarily mean a reduction in performance associated with olderversion diesel engine swaps. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap chevy high chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap they returned, presenting us with a single copy of the chevrolet s10 truck v8 conversion manual from jtr publishing. Ill try to make it into sort of like a guide so you guys can follow along and do the swap yourself too. These s10 v8 swap mounts allow maximum adjustment of engine. Dec 21, 2014 while a 350 swap into an s10 seems to be pretty straight forward, an ls series engine may provide better performance, economy and emissions legality over a 350. Blackpath fits 19832005 sonoma jimmy s15 blazer s10 sbc v8 motor mount swap brackets for gmc chevrolet 383 350 engine swap mounts black t6 billet 4.
The second and third generation models were known as the suzuki grand vitara, with the fourth and current series eschewing the grand prefix. Mar 01, 2011 mike has performed literally dozens of v8 s10 engine swaps and has written a book that details all the major ambushes you will face when doing your swap. If the old engine has already been removed, you are nearly ready to mount the v8 in the engine compartment. The trannsmission that i want to use is a automatic th 350. Stealth conversions parts available too, including vehicle speed sensors for fuel injected engines. Chevrolet s10 v8 engine swap chevy high performance. Not to mention all the steps needed to keep the engine cool, get the. Get a factory manual with complete wiring diagrams and figure out exactly what runs what, and what you are doing ahead of time or you will end up with toggle switches, no guagesspeedo, drain of the battery, and a general mess. My biggest worry is finding a way to shift, because obviously the steering column doesnt have a shifter, but.
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