I have had my 88 S-10 V* Blazer for 24 (wow) now. When I purchased it from a friend it had already been v8 converted. The previous owner had MD so it had hand controls installed. The first thing I did was but the Jags That Run S-10 book. That book saved me at least $1000 bucks and a couple of hundred of hours of frustration, BEFORE I TURNED THE FIRST SCREW. I didn't do EVERYTHING as the book recommended, but I knew why I chose not to (not guess) and sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't in the long run. Mine is a daily driver with a mild SBC and thm350. It has about 170K street miles (by ME) and THOUSANDS OF PASSES DOWN THE STRIP. The biggest problem has been breaking 7.5 rear ends.I am cheap....buy the book first.
When you start your project and if you have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I can tell you what has worked for me and what errors to avoid upfront. My email is vgotspeed@yahoo.com or text 423-220-0757
Thanks for this video and it made me more nervous then I was before. Lol. I have an 03 gmc Sonoma sls and debating to do an LS swap or a sbc. I have a mechanic doing it. Not sure which way to go and it’s a show truck.
@@loveja1 I believe the LS is a lot more popular and less issues to worry about. For instance you dont have to set your valves with an LS like you do with an old school SBC. If I were to do it all again, I would have went with LS, more power and a fraction of the cost.
Not sure if it would change anything with that oil pan, but if you undid the body mounts and jacked up the firewall a few inches it might clear enough to get in there.
Keep in mind mines a street/strip truck that's arguably illegal for the street part. That said, I gutted mine and made the engine fit with the same pan. I used Holley sniper system including the distributor. All needed a lot of clearing and work. My suggestion is ls swap or a basic SBC. If you as in anyone reading this, if you want stock looking and feel will choke the hp and torque of your built motor. Exhaust limits alone... Good on the video, thank you.
I did end up going with Holley Sniper, Hyperspark, 7" digital dash and full 3" exhaust. And left the inner fenderwells out for clearance. But after only 900 miles I got rearended by a lady on her cell phone. I ended up yanking it all out and putting in a 2002 Sonoma. Cheers.
I have what I believe to be a 60s small block v8 its a 350 Im interested now in putting it in a s-10!! How had is it to do? Never done an engine swap before? Is it fast and how much should I expect to spend? The engine is fully rebuilt.
It really depends on how far you want to go with it. If you just want it up and running in the s10, don't care about if the dash works or not. Could be as little as 5k. For me, I went all out. I purchased a Holley Sniper fuel injection, 7" holley digital dash, tci super street street/strip th350 transmission. I have over 18k in mine now, and that's before the 5K paint job I'm getting done to it.
Actually there is a video on here someplace of someone that put a LS engine in one of blazer with 4x4, and he listed everything that was needed to do it.
its crazy how this is the oldest swap to date and nobody did a video with like 5.0 5.3 5.7 6.0 engine sith different trans and what to use to get it in the chassis correct but thanks for video im doing a quik 5.0 with 4l60e out of 96 silverado just to have fun
Robbie V has a channel where he put a 5.3 and twin turbo in an older S10, pretty bad ass. I have replaced over a dozen 4l60e transmissions over the years and they just dont hold up to any real power. Even a S10 4.3l can burn them out. That's the only reason why I did not go that direction. I did start building a 5.3 and made it boost ready (you can see it in my previous videos) but the person that purchased my 1965 C10 got that engine off me at the same time. www.youtube.com/@RobbyVsGarage
@@BentOaksGarage yea im not doing any kind of racing more like driving it around enjoying it.but i will still look at your other videos i like seeing other ppls projects.
I just hacked out part of the crossmember and boxed it in makes plenty of room for the pan to set the distributor takes some bashing on the firewall for that to fit 😅
We started with an Amazon set that was fairly cheap but found out the rubber core could not stand up to the HP we had and switched over to a one inch solid plastic piece that we drilled a hole completely through making it more of a solid mount instead.
@@BentOaksGarage I looked up a set similar to what you used. I had the same engine side mounts that you are using. I’m just doing a sbc 305 in my Sonoma. It was a good running engine in a el Camino. This is the first time doing this type of swap.
take the cab bolts out and lft the cad up off the rails and put a 4x4 wood block so you have room you need. Oh" and don't forget to cut the firewall flang out and why are you leaving the fenders on they will get a thrashing if you don't take them off.
They were ebay specials, cost roughly 50 dollars with tax. However, the rubber insert didn't hold up to the power I was making so I got some inch round solid hard plastic, drilled out the centers and used them as the insert.
Looking for some input, 94 s10 wanting to put a 350 in it with a 700r4 behind it, 2wd chassis, from what Ive found on the internet, the stock style oil pan shall work. With the motor adjusted all the way forward in the mounts I cannot get proper clearance in the firewall to even get bellhousing bolts into their holes, any suggestions?
I had to notch the engine crossmember about 6 inches with the factory oil pan. I had to install the engine and transmission as one unit because like you said, once the engine is in, you have no access to the transmission bolt holes.
If you plan on doing all the labor yourself, it could be as little as a couple grand. Assuming a junknyard 350 and junk yard th350. It's all the little stuff that will nickel and dime you to death.
I'm running a fuel injection system from Holley and Hyperspark ignition. I first tried HEI distributor but it ran smack dab into the heater core lines so that's why I went with the Holley. Yes, it's expensive but after getting g use to it, it was well worth it.
Which tail shaft th350 did you use and what did you have to do to make the drive shaft work? I’m thinking about using an extended cab truck also. Thanks!
I have had my 88 S-10 V* Blazer for 24 (wow) now. When I purchased it from a friend it had already been v8 converted. The previous owner had MD so it had hand controls installed. The first thing I did was but the Jags That Run S-10 book. That book saved me at least $1000 bucks and a couple of hundred of hours of frustration, BEFORE I TURNED THE FIRST SCREW. I didn't do EVERYTHING as the book recommended, but I knew why I chose not to (not guess) and sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't in the long run. Mine is a daily driver with a mild SBC and thm350. It has about 170K street miles (by ME) and THOUSANDS OF PASSES DOWN THE STRIP. The biggest problem has been breaking 7.5 rear ends.I am cheap....buy the book first.
Great video , I just bought a 94 and will be using the same engine / trans combo . Cheers 🇨🇦
When you start your project and if you have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I can tell you what has worked for me and what errors to avoid upfront. My email is vgotspeed@yahoo.com or text 423-220-0757
@@BentOaksGarage great thank you so much , I will contact you for sure .
Thanks for this video and it made me more nervous then I was before. Lol. I have an 03 gmc Sonoma sls and debating to do an LS swap or a sbc. I have a mechanic doing it. Not sure which way to go and it’s a show truck.
@@loveja1 I believe the LS is a lot more popular and less issues to worry about. For instance you dont have to set your valves with an LS like you do with an old school SBC. If I were to do it all again, I would have went with LS, more power and a fraction of the cost.
@@BentOaksGarage thanks. I always thought the sbc was a cheaper way to go.
Not sure if it would change anything with that oil pan, but if you undid the body mounts and jacked up the firewall a few inches it might clear enough to get in there.
Keep in mind mines a street/strip truck that's arguably illegal for the street part. That said, I gutted mine and made the engine fit with the same pan. I used Holley sniper system including the distributor. All needed a lot of clearing and work.
My suggestion is ls swap or a basic SBC. If you as in anyone reading this, if you want stock looking and feel will choke the hp and torque of your built motor. Exhaust limits alone...
Good on the video, thank you.
I did end up going with Holley Sniper, Hyperspark, 7" digital dash and full 3" exhaust. And left the inner fenderwells out for clearance. But after only 900 miles I got rearended by a lady on her cell phone. I ended up yanking it all out and putting in a 2002 Sonoma. Cheers.
Brake booster from a 1999 malibu or a cavalier, you just have to change the brake rod, I double checked, this is the booster that will work.
I have what I believe to be a 60s small block v8 its a 350 Im interested now in putting it in a s-10!! How had is it to do? Never done an engine swap before? Is it fast and how much should I expect to spend? The engine is fully rebuilt.
It really depends on how far you want to go with it. If you just want it up and running in the s10, don't care about if the dash works or not. Could be as little as 5k. For me, I went all out. I purchased a Holley Sniper fuel injection, 7" holley digital dash, tci super street street/strip th350 transmission. I have over 18k in mine now, and that's before the 5K paint job I'm getting done to it.
Great videos. What brand engine mounts did u use? Do not see them on line. Thanks
They were the cheapest ones on ebay. I'm building another one now with a turbo ls engine. Those were the cheapest on amazon
I am enjoying the videos and I thank you for your response! @@BentOaksGarage
I saw one where the master booster cylinder from like a 91 impala or something eorks for power brakes, its smaller,
I would love one in my 02' Blazer ZR2 4x4 but it won't fit. I gotta pull the engine just to replace the pan gasket
Actually there is a video on here someplace of someone that put a LS engine in one of blazer with 4x4, and he listed everything that was needed to do it.
its crazy how this is the oldest swap to date and nobody did a video with like 5.0 5.3 5.7 6.0 engine sith different trans and what to use to get it in the chassis correct but thanks for video im doing a quik 5.0 with 4l60e out of 96 silverado just to have fun
Robbie V has a channel where he put a 5.3 and twin turbo in an older S10, pretty bad ass. I have replaced over a dozen 4l60e transmissions over the years and they just dont hold up to any real power. Even a S10 4.3l can burn them out. That's the only reason why I did not go that direction. I did start building a 5.3 and made it boost ready (you can see it in my previous videos) but the person that purchased my 1965 C10 got that engine off me at the same time. www.youtube.com/@RobbyVsGarage
@@BentOaksGarage yea im not doing any kind of racing more like driving it around enjoying it.but i will still look at your other videos i like seeing other ppls projects.
did you have any problems with the stock rear-end gears?
Nope, been driving this thing for over a year now and no issues at all. And I do play pretty hard with it.
I just hacked out part of the crossmember and boxed it in makes plenty of room for the pan to set the distributor takes some bashing on the firewall for that to fit 😅
I'm putting piese aluminum cross holes
What engine mounts did you use on the frame?
We started with an Amazon set that was fairly cheap but found out the rubber core could not stand up to the HP we had and switched over to a one inch solid plastic piece that we drilled a hole completely through making it more of a solid mount instead.
@@BentOaksGarage I looked up a set similar to what you used. I had the same engine side mounts that you are using. I’m just doing a sbc 305 in my Sonoma. It was a good running engine in a el Camino. This is the first time doing this type of swap.
take the cab bolts out and lft the cad up off the rails and put a 4x4 wood block so you have room you need.
Oh" and don't forget to cut the firewall flang out and why are you leaving the fenders on they will get a thrashing if you don't take them off.
Hooker blackheart makes a thin heater box so it clears the heads and headers much better and u can still have heat atleast
Stock oil pans are better than monorosa there 9 quarts u might be able
I thought everyone knew about the oil pan lol that sucks to learn the hard way. Hamburger makes a great high capacity s10 swap pan
I'll have to look that up. Cheers
@@BentOaksGarage yea check them out, they're a nice pan
Where did you get your motor mounts? Thanks
They were ebay specials, cost roughly 50 dollars with tax. However, the rubber insert didn't hold up to the power I was making so I got some inch round solid hard plastic, drilled out the centers and used them as the insert.
Looking for some input, 94 s10 wanting to put a 350 in it with a 700r4 behind it, 2wd chassis, from what Ive found on the internet, the stock style oil pan shall work. With the motor adjusted all the way forward in the mounts I cannot get proper clearance in the firewall to even get bellhousing bolts into their holes, any suggestions?
I had to notch the engine crossmember about 6 inches with the factory oil pan. I had to install the engine and transmission as one unit because like you said, once the engine is in, you have no access to the transmission bolt holes.
@@BentOaksGarage okay thank you
How much would just a basic V8 swap cost on a 95 s10 just to get started and running
If you plan on doing all the labor yourself, it could be as little as a couple grand. Assuming a junknyard 350 and junk yard th350. It's all the little stuff that will nickel and dime you to death.
@@BentOaksGarage thanks
What kind of distributor are you running?
I'm running a fuel injection system from Holley and Hyperspark ignition. I first tried HEI distributor but it ran smack dab into the heater core lines so that's why I went with the Holley. Yes, it's expensive but after getting g use to it, it was well worth it.
@@BentOaksGarage I found a jegs small one that is plug and play made by MSD and is $244, Thanks for your help.
@@BentOaksGarage i dont have the issue of the distributor
What is the part number for the motor mounts
I have an 03 and want to use a tbi v8 would it be hard to get gauges to work
Look into current performance wiring. They make plug and play harnesses for pretty much any swap
@Bent Oaks Garage k thanks 4 the response I saw them online sent them en email but they never responded back
what trans worked
I used a th350 in that one, Im building a new one now, and it has a 4l80 behind it.
TY@@BentOaksGarage
Which tail shaft th350 did you use and what did you have to do to make the drive shaft work? I’m thinking about using an extended cab truck also. Thanks!
SBC Hamburger 1099 oil pan EBay
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Started watching realized he was using 4clyender mounts that doesn't help me so just stopped lol
I think you might be mis-taken. It had a 4.3l in the truck and I installed a V8, never had a 4 cylinder in it. Sorry
@@BentOaksGarage the only mount adapters I've seen like that where for the 4 mine look completely different but hey if it works it works
the 2 .8 motor mounts work in my 87 s 10 for a 350 old motor I use stock oil pan u can buy a whole kit for this swap not sure about a 1994 s 10
WOW remind me not to do this
You are flying blind , never seen so much things done WRONG !
But it all came out great in the end.
Your waisting your time rattle canning it
Yeah it was the effort that counts right? Lol.