Thread: s10 v8 swap help

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Originally posted by smokinsdimess
I have a 89 s10 with a 2.5L 4 cylinder that threw a rod. this motivated me to finally small block it. i bought another extended cap s10 that had a v8 and am doing the conversion. the only problems that are still in the back of my head is the rear end and the driveshaft. any suggestions on gear ratio's, different rear end swaps or gears that will fit. or also what will have to be done with my driveshaft would be appreciated. thnx

i used the back 1/2 of the reg. cab drive shaft and front 1/2 of the ext. cab drive shaft and it worked ok. i used the 700r4 trans. with the 4:10 gear that was in the truck. you'll have to move the rad. forward. its not a bad job, but its a tight fit. i used the JTR motor mounts.