Swapping the v6 engine in an s10 with a v8 can be done by using the existing configuration inside the engine compartment. S10 chevrolet v8 pan 8 12 deep, plated silver finish. In my stock 80 lwb c10 350 3spd auto th350, the stock rear end is a 2. Tom alleybroken arrow, ok1975 vega hatchback350, vortec heads, 650 holley dp, 350 turbo, 373 10 bolt rear. So, iam thinking about converting my s10 blazer to a 350 v8. Easy street 350 small block engine build super chevy magazine. So the tbi 350 in my daily driver is up to a quarter million miles, and is burning oil and low on power, has anyone on here made a tourqey 350 tbi, as i tow some and am on 35 inch tires. Stage ii uses a relatively stock 350 engine that has a performance exhaust system, aftermarket intake manifold. The v8 vehicle would be my daily driver for as long as possible. I forget where they are from, im saving and building a 350 4b mains, forged aluminum pistons and rods and that will be dropped in after this poor stock 350 goes boom. See more ideas about chevy s10, chevy s10 xtreme and chevy. Im looking to pick up an older model lexus for sub 11k. Project nothing going on here stealth daily driver.
I am going to build this to be my daily driver, that i can have some fun with, so it will be driven everywhere in all conditions. I just figured id show off my high school daily driverc20. Read more and see photos of this big rig at car and driver. The truck is my daily driver, about 12 miles 1 way. Oct 08, 2017 dusted off the ol v8 s10, sold a couple trucks and bought a couple toys. What would be the most fuel efficient carburetor for just a daily driver. Testing waters selling my 1984 mild built 350 swap auto 2wd s10 clean title in my name in hand. D16y8 boosted or swapped to achieve 350hp daily driven. Dusted off the ol v8 s10, sold a couple trucks and bought a couple toys. Ive been reading alot of threads but still have confusion about boosting and reliability. See more ideas about chevy s10, mini trucks and s10 truck.
I would have to buy a rebuildable 350 if i went that route. How to put a 350 motor in a chevy s10 it still runs. A carburetors four hundred horsepower 350 is not going to get the best gas mileage in the world, but it will probably get 12 to 14, you may have to do some research and come up with a new carb, especially if the one thats on there now has not had a rebuild for a while, often people do not realize that a good quality rebuild on. I eventually installed a 450 holley economizer 4bbl on a q.
Many years ago my 69 pickup had a stock 307 2bbl with single exhaust. S10 has a 283 bored 30 over, high rise tunnel ram intake, 350 heads, turbo 350 transmission with less than 2,000 miles on it since rebuilt, 373 rear with positive traction. Dec 03, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Changed wheel bearings, seals, fixed transmission lines couple other things. Heres a pic of the mounts im talking about there the top mount mainly found on chevy trucks but cars also you cut one of the bolt holes off then bolt it to the s10 frame mount so that it will set the motor forward like the swap mounts do its not as strong but ive used them with mild 350s in s10s with no problem. What would i gain by going with one over the other. For an everyday driver smallblock like this, a performer series 600cfm carb is suggestedeither pn 1405 with a manual choke or pn 1406 with an electric choke. Dec 02, 2019 theres no arguing the versatility of the mazda miata. Power stop evolution performance brake upgrade kit for daily drivers. The truck is a daily driver that looks and runs excellent. The larger issue with daily drivability is the low front air dam, which only gives about 4 inches of ground clearance.
This 1985 chevrolet s10 is more than just a lightweight truck with a 650 hp v8. Asked in chevy 305, honda civic lx, chevy 350 does a 2000s10 chevy 4. So over the long haul, driving a chevy is a quality decision. I have been told that i will need to replace the gears in the rear end.
The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with the standard sixthgen mustang. Im a high schooler and dont plan on moving out for a while. For chevy s10 8293 sherman 90502l driver side slipon. The s10 that i went to atlanta to get has found a window of time in my life. Tom alleybroken arrow, ok1975 vega hatchback 350, vortec heads, 650 holley dp, 350 turbo, 373 10 bolt rear. You should already have the v8 engine on an engine hoist. Stage i is a daily driver a 305 engine that we just intend to make perform better. I had a saleen 6 years ago that sat as my second car but literally only drove it once a month and ended up selling it because it became garage furniture.
I can work on my 350 no problem and basically do anything that need to my truck with no help, but when it comes to the electronice computer i am clueless. If the old engine has already been removed, you are nearly ready to mount the v8 in the engine compartment. Tested in king ranch trim and with a 32,500pound tow rating, the f450 is far more truck than most people will ever need. I am looking into getting any decent car with a v8 2004 mustang gt, impala ss, ram 1500, etc. Check out this tech article where a junkyard small block 350 is upgraded with edelbrock parts and a cam swap.
I have a 1969 nova with a 350 small block with a 12 bolt rear end. Its one of the greatest sports cars on the planet, but also does well as a daily driver. Buy new 1952 chevy shop truck, 350350, great daily driver, s10 frame swap in lynnwood, washington, united states. Feb 12, 2008 id put at least a 28 tall tire on if you dont already have that 2756015 is a good example. My situation is much different because i am still in high school though. Can the new 2016 shelby mustang gt350 be a daily driver.
I am currently researching and getting ready to put a 350 into my 93 sonoma. You can start with your naturally aspirated motor 350 400 up. I plan to remove the cab, front end, and bed to get this done. What years did gm put the oil dipstick on 350 driver side. Ive observed that many oe 350 ci chevy carbs that used small 0. Also if the stroker kit would work for my goal, would i want to bore it at all. According to widman, while the gt500 will be absolutely the fastest production mustang ever, the gt350 is designed to flatter the driver. Slide the drivers side header onto steering column and rag joint. All the following are newscat crank,pro comp connecting rods,speed pro pistons,rings,oil pump. Power stop evolution brake upgrade for daily drivers quiet. How do you hook up the throttle and the fuel lines. One of stealth conversions practical s10 v8 swaps the strucks shown in this manual are daily drivers.
Before diving in, you need to realistically assess your budget and your expectations. Easy street 350 small block engine build super chevy. Displaying 376 390 of 1,184 total results for classic chevrolet trucks for sale. The 3rd door is on the drivers side to allow access to the back portion of the cab. I guess i have never been one to mod my daily sell 16x8 zq8 rim wheel. The lexus rxs smooth ride makes it a fantastic daily driver, both around town and on the highway. V8 s10 drag racing, daily driver, tow vehicle, play toy. If the seats, lack of storage, and gas isnt an issue then go for it. Where is the distributor cap on 2000 chevy s10 answers. If engine is the higher compression 350 4v from factory i would start your upgrades behind the engine. Nelson racing engines twin turbo daily driver series. Pan color may vary based on availability from the manufacture.
All classified forums require a site supporter subscription. I want to put a v8 in my 1996 s10, other than the motor frame mounts what do i need. Chapter 1 from the s10 v8 conversion manual 14th edition. If you can daily something like a corvette z06, you can daily. Choosing the correct carburetor for five common engine. Sep, 2016 building qjet for mild 350 in daily driver.
Vega nation aka chevy vega owners club public group facebook. Sep 25, 20 the 350 is stock now out of a 79 caprice wagon. V8 s10 gets a new tci drag race th350 with 4000 rpm stall how to install a transmission right duration. Truck body is has very minor rust on drivers door all rest of truck is really good condition. Love that it can lets be honest, the thrills that come with owning a shelby mustang as a daily driver have typically been restricted to deserted straightaways in the past, given the cars limited cornering capabilities. The truck was painted days after this video was shot, and while the truck has lots of power it was built to be a daily driver. Works in most 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive applications will depend on engine mounts and location. Chevrolet 1964 c10, 66,000 original miles, well cared for california truck, 292 6cyl, 4spd trans, napco 4x4, very straight and solid, original paint, very. My 96 is my daily driver and i would like to keep it as functional as possible ac, etc, etc i would also like to keep it fuel injected if possible. I just figured id show off my high school daily driverc20 and my college daily driver s10.
What are the drawbacks of keeping the stock gears and going with a more powerful motor. Theres no arguing the versatility of the mazda miata. Might be a bit more difficult, youd probably want to take the front splitter off and it is relatively easy to remove. How much driving do you actually do on the highway. Both of these popped up in my search and seem in good enough shape to check out in person. I plan to use it as my daily driver here in arizona. Gateway classic cars is proud to offer this custom 2001 chevrolet s10 truck listed. Check out s10 fab 1991 chevrolet s10 blazer in knoxville,tn for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow s10 fabs 1991 chevrolet s10 blazer for updates at cardomain. My v8 car isnt a daily driver, but it sure is fun to drive, and few people who own chargers, mustangs, camaros etc. We also have a huge selection of custom chevrolet s10 5. My question is for all the guys using their v8 strucks as daily drivers is what.
First, before we dive into it, we should answer what the flywheel does in the first place. Project nothing going on here stealth daily driver the. Get the best deals on parts for 1985 chevrolet s10 when you shop the largest. I had a saleen 6 years ago that sat as my second car but literally only drove it once a month and ended up. Jan 24, 2014 check out this tech article where a junkyard small block 350 is upgraded with edelbrock parts and a cam swap. You need to open the drivers door to open the 3rd door. In this article, we will take a look at the pros and cons of doing so, to help you decide if this is something you want to do in the future. I want something just for every day driving, but still has some speed to it. To that id add dual exhausts, even with stocktype mufflers. Beautiful 2002 chevrolet s10 4x4 with 83,000 miles. Hey guys found a s10 xtreme i have a 1999 xtreme and i would say it is pretty reliable.
These engines offer maximum reliability and still have an enormous amount of torque and horsepower on pump gas. I plan on later in the year to either rebuild the stock 350 or get a replacement with at least 350hp. Atleast 40 miles round trip a day plus any extra places i go and its fine. Working minimum wage and paying rent not a lot to my parents, could i afford to.
I also have a set of rebuilt heads ready to go that came off a 70s 350, would they work on a 283. Its got a 3 speed automatic in it right now but i really would like to have a 4 or a 5 speed manual in it. Im lookin at building a 350 to 450500hp, which i would like to drive daily if needed on pump gas, an also be reliable. I am considering the gt350 as a daily driver and am wondering who has the highest mileage gt350 on here and what issues have you run into. May 21, 2010 as a daily driver it should be fine, except for the gas mileage. Displaying 1 15 of 18 total results for classic chevrolet s10 vehicles for sale. If you have to worry about the mileage, get an economy car.
Ive heard it rides better than a gt around town with the magneride suspension in the softest mode. Experience quiet, clean and incredible stopping power at an affordable price. The daily driver series is designed for the person who wants to drive their hot rod daily. Selling to fund the daily driver truck runs and drives awesome price is obo needs. You can view this engine package at the following link. I got a dr 350 for my daily commute now and the xl wear collector plates and comes out to go to. Perfect combination for your daily driver our all new 350 gm crate engine with 320 hp. What its like to daily drive the lexus rx350 top speed. Cfrc, jan 20,2012 1993 chevy s10 pickup, 363 ci small block chevy, 700r4 trans, jw 2800 stall converter, 3. Buy new 1952 chevy shop truck, 350350, great daily driver, s10. But a 350 s10 can be anything from a simple, tireshredding beater to a halfmilliondollar, ninesecond monster with air conditioning, antilock brakes and all the latest suspension tech. V8 automatic runs and drives great daily driver original. Vega nation aka chevy vega owners club public group. Often times during a clutch swap, the car owner will decide to use a lighter flywheel than stock.
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