Starting My V8 Project

[white00s10]

Yeah, so after about a year of dreaming about turbo charging/supercharging, etc. etc. I have come to the realization that working on the 4.3 itself is too damn expensive/time consuming. Not tom mention my truck has 85000 miles on it. So, now that im finished with the cosmetic mods on my truck. I think its done enough to suit me. So, when i was at a freinds house in batavia one day, he told me about a 454 block and transmission they were trying to get rid of in their garage. That got me thinking. I have an old 305 thats in good condition sitting in out in an 89 silverado out back of our barn. Now, Im gonna start looking for a decent 89-93 southern s-10 4x4, and just take my time and build it up into a V8 AWD pickup truck. I have done V8 swaps before, but not into a truck, so this may be a challenge, But it is a challenge ill be looking forward to.

Ps, the 305 is gonna be reworked from top to bottom before i buy a truck. I live like 3 doors down from a motor machinist. Hopefully ill be able to get this done by next summer :D

[blazen]

i've heard 4 wheel drives are the easiest to put a v8 in but normally they take out the 4wd an just make it a two wheel drive. i think its got to do with the frame rails being farther apart or something like that. but an all wheel drive v8 would be cool. keep us updated

[snowsurfer]

I've owned S10's for over 20 yrs. now, converted over 6 into V8's, only 1 with 4wd which I still own. Believe me 2 wd is alot easier and cost effective. There's a book that you should get with all the helpful info, part#'s etc. JTR or Stealth. Jags that Run, it's about 20.00 but well worth every penny if it's your first time. Good luck, if done right there's nothing like a V8. I bought a new 03 S10 Crew and tried something different and put a SC in. Lot easier but alot less power but good on gas. The early S10's are alot easier in my opinion and a 305 is basically all you need for power unless you plan to race...Check the book out, it will help you alot...

[white00s10]

yes, i already have the v8 swap manual, and i heard that the biggest problem with the 4x4 swap is the fact that you need a special oil pan to provide clearance for the front transfer case