Thread: Thinking of putting a 3.8 SC in my 99 s10

if youre gonna swap an s10, put a v8 in it.

I want a S10

As a Moderator over at S10Planet.com, I DEMAND you sign up and create a project thread if you decide to take on this task, lol. I know you would have quite a few followers over there if you join up.

It might even be worth it to join up, do some research, and talk to "Neo" He is our resident swap guru when it comes to S-series trucks and 60 degree and 90 degree engines.


Jay

You're talking about the Vortec 4300 vs an L67? Uhm, L67. More power, more fuel efficient. I wouldn't tow with it, but if its just a drive around truck (which an S-10 is), an L-67 would be cool.

Pretty sure someone on here had one. A red one.

The problem isn't getting the motor in it's getting a trans that will bolt up and take the abuse.

Nevermind this is the one I was thinking of, its a Colorado... and doesnt have a 3800 http://www.grandprixforums.net/my-04...ead-35249.html

Just take a 5 speed out of a camaro.

Superchargered 3.8 into any rear wheel drive is tuff. There would be dozens of Camaro's that way if the inlet end of supercharger wasn't touching fire wall. Then you have to mount a throttle body and stuff. You need a auzzie m90 for rear wheel drive but not many in the states.

Check out fullthrottlev6 they swap the m90's into rwd all day.

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the 2.2 trans will bolt directly....it will also explode directly after you drive it ten feet

I agree it can be done but the first thread I looked at says the same thing I just said.

"can it be done yes
can it be done easy... no
i didnt modify the supercharger but i did modify the firewall so its one or the other"

http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums...0-my-m90-build

From the last page of that thread.

"long story short i dont recommend this swap unless you really want to and have enough of your own knowledge to do it because youll get your self in way to deep and no one will be able to get you out"

Why not use a v6 camaro engine and trans and then do a top swap?

Or run the holden parts...both spendy

Originally Posted by matt5112

You could, but you'd need to mod the case to clear the firewall.

or mod the firewall to clear the case