http://www.s10v8.com S10 V8 S10V8 V8S10 S-10 V8 V8 S10 S-10v8 conversion swap en Fri, 18 May 2012 13:15:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.s10v8.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.s10v8.com http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768710&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:40:03 GMT Click Here to View More Info...... Click Here to View More Info...

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-TRUCK-SI...ts_Accessories ]]> Classifieds Mike http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768706 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768705&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:26:26 GMT Yep I'm a newb! To this site at least. I've been drivin' around my beater '94 s10 Extended cab 2.2 5 speed for a while and honestly I've been a little bored with it.

Great truck. Never let me down, I think I might owe it something!

Well, I got one of them wonderful DUI's and can't really do any driving right now so she's sitting in the garage waiting for my action. Rebuild her into something awesome, or roll continue just band-aiding her together and let her meet her fate soon enough?

I believe I'm going with the former.. :fun_11:

Now, I have most everything else figured out, mapped out, and under configuration as far as drive train goes, what I'm really complexed about is the suspension set up. Like I said she's a stocker 2.2 two wheel drive, 5 speed, extended cab truck.
I've been deciding on ride height namely and this is what I know I want with the finished process:
-I dont want it slammed on the ground, I understand some people really like this, and it probably helps the overall handling of the truck in some way, but the furthest I want it dropped is barely noticable lower than factory ride height.
-I want to make up for the wheel well gap, with partial lowering, and as far as the rear, I would like to do maybe a back-halve set up with coil overs and ladder bar or a 4-link design and a mini-tub. Actually allowing the room for the larger tire, and accomodated use of the larger tire to fill the gap in the wheel well.
-Now I do say mini-tub, and that is because I dont want to run a giant "Hoosier 33.5x16" slick or anything really even close to that.
The tire size I'm looking at going with is actually- a "30x13.5x15" MT ET Street Bias Ply. It's got a section width of 13.6" and a tread width of 11.1". A hair larger than the 315/60/15 ET STREET Radial.
-As for the front:
I'm overall looking for maybe a slight rake from the rear to also slightly decrease the wheel gap, but again- NOT looking to slam this truck on the ground. Leaning toward the MT Sportsman Front Runners in the "26x7.5x15" series.
No RIDICULOUS amounts of rake, but just enough to help get it slightly lower in the front, would like it as even as possible with just enough rake to look aggressive as well.

So I reckon,

With this being my first S10 build up, I would love to get some feedback, or pictures of anything similar!

Rear end length & style?

Overall rear suspension set up?

Front Suspension?

Thanks! I know it's a lot asking from a "NEWB" but I'm looking to see what I can do with a fire breathing small block backed by a standard trans, in this little extended cab work truck!

-Justin ]]> Suspension JJames http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768705 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768704&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:40:31 GMT Click Here to View More Info...... Click Here to View More Info...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-93-S10-AC...ts_Accessories ]]> Classifieds Mike http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768704 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768703&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:59:04 GMT Im building a 88 s-10 with a 406" sbc, im using s10v8.com solid upper and lower motor mounts, I installed them using the holes that set the motor in the lowest settings (to set the motor lower in the frame) I have the lower mounts installed and the block mounts are now installed but the motor is giving me hell getting it setting straight so the trans tail shaft is setting centered in the truck... also im using hedman hustler fender well headers... this conversion is just seems to be more and more of a pain in the but!! does anyone else have or had the same problems as I am? any advive would be help full.... ]]> General monteman427 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768703 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768700&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:27:06 GMT Hey guys, new here. I am finishing up my 383 swap in my 94 s10. I had a 350 in it, but I opted to go a little bigger. Anyway I have a quick... Hey guys, new here. I am finishing up my 383 swap in my 94 s10. I had a 350 in it, but I opted to go a little bigger. Anyway I have a quick question. I am setting the engine and trans in soon and I was wondering if anyone makes a transmission cross member that is notched/humped out for the exhaust. I am running 3inch true dual and would like the member to be notched. Anyone find anything like this or will I have to make it myself? Turbo 400 trans if it matters.

Also, I have the hedmen longtubes. Is it better to have them on the motor and put it in? Or put them on when the motor is already in? Thanks a lot guys! ]]> Transmission ScreaminS10 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768700 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768699&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:14:06 GMT trying to decide what transmission to stick in the truck its a around a 3.42rearend from what i have researched havent got under there to see if the... trying to decide what transmission to stick in the truck its a around a 3.42rearend from what i have researched havent got under there to see if the tag is on it or not. it was in a 88 2.5l 2wd truck but either way I plan on running it till it breaks. from what i see using a gear/th350/rpm calculator ill be doing around 2,800-3,100 rpm doing around 60 is this right? If so thats not gonna work I use the highway regularly and the speed limit is 70mph so 75mph pretty much :) I have a tranny out of a 89 4.3 I can use (not sure exactly what model it is ) :eek: I know lots of newb questions im just trying to get my ideas/goals in order. I got the engine bay straightend up/power to everything i need and fuel cell/lines ran need to get working on a motor and tranny?

these calculators are different i found one for TH350 thats alot lower
TH350 3rd gear/3.42/65mph

65MPH
2873 RPM 26" tire
2766RPM 27" tire
2668RPM 28" tire

what are your results? I plan on running 275/60/15 ]]> Transmission jackal87 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768699 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768698&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:30:08 GMT Click Here to View More Info...... Click Here to View More Info...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-01-00-99-...ts_Accessories ]]> Classifieds Mike http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768698 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768697&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:10 GMT My buddy has a fiberglass tonneau off a side step Chevy and I was wondering if it would fit my s10. Anybody know? I've been trying to google bed dimensions before I go pick it up. Thanks ]]> 907s10 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768697 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768689&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:24:37 GMT Hey guys,

I need some help! I'm not a pro with V8's or Chevys in general.

I'm looking at buying a 1985 S10 with a 383 stroker. The guy says it has a 3500rpm stall. I'm looking to use this for a daily driver. From what I have read, 3500 is too much. What kind of converter should this engine/trans setup be running for street/mild strip use?

Thanks in advance ]]> Transmission julionb http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768689 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768688&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 23:06:55 GMT working on puting 3.8 turbo in a 89 s10 pu has any one ever put one in. input wood help. think with some engine modes it wood be fun. engine is out... working on puting 3.8 turbo in a 89 s10 pu has any one ever put one in. input wood help. think with some engine modes it wood be fun. engine is out of a buick grand national ]]> Engine shine355 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768688 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768687&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 19:38:42 GMT Every picture i see of a s10 they have the front clip taken off with the motor dropped in. Is this necessary to drop the motor in? And do you all... Every picture i see of a s10 they have the front clip taken off with the motor dropped in. Is this necessary to drop the motor in? And do you all always put the motor and trans in togeather? the truck is still stock height so I want to do my suspension after the motor is in and see how much it drops before i fit wheels,tires,drop..etc

Got the 2.8 mounts in today have to wait till autozone has a spring compressor in to get the a arms back togeather ]]> Engine jackal87 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768687 http://www.s10v8.com/showthread.php?t=1073768686&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 17:50:20 GMT Click Here to View More Info...... Click Here to View More Info...

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