Lil Red Riding Hood 91 s10
09-08-2010, 12:44 PM
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Lil Red Riding Hood 91 s10 So I bought this truck for a daily driver and came across a lq9 from a friend and then found some motor mounts for the s10 so why not start on the build.... here are some random pics of the start!!!!!
heres pics i just started taking it apart to get ready for the swap
Took the front end off the truck and un wired all the accessories just have to pull drive shaft off unbolt trans crossmember and motor mounts and she is out!
heres some more pics of the engine getting cleaned a bit it was dirty!!!!
heres pics i just started taking it apart to get ready for the swap
Took the front end off the truck and un wired all the accessories just have to pull drive shaft off unbolt trans crossmember and motor mounts and she is out!
heres some more pics of the engine getting cleaned a bit it was dirty!!!!
09-09-2010, 11:10 AM
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what im really worried about is that i have a long bed :facepalm: but i bought it for 500 for a daily to haul small things and to get around when i need to.... well the route I want to go is th350 but idk what tail shaft to go? short or long? I know im going to need a custom driveshaft due to the fact im going stock 8.8 not narrowing it at all... what all are yall doing for wheel? as far as drag setups?
09-09-2010, 05:26 PM
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nothing wrong with the longbed. throw a roll pan, 3/3 drop, cowl hood and some 17"+ wheels and youll never know the difference. be careful with which mounts you buy. trans dapt mounts were crap so i made my own. mine will be on the road next week once its tuned.
09-10-2010, 09:39 AM
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got some new stuff in the mail today!!! i know they are old but hey they were cheap and new from a vendor!!! 
Just a quick pricing update on the my build!!!!
S10 $500
Custom Ls1 motor mounts $75
lq9 short block $400
Heads $120
Crane Dual valve springs $150
Thunder Racing TRex V2 cam 243.6/249.4 .609/.613 109.8 LSA 275
ls7 Lifters and Lifter trays 120
Lq9 Wiring harness $50
Lq9 ECU $50
Ls6 Oil Pump $70
Total as of now = $1,810
Just need oil pan with pick up tube and dipstick etc...fuel setup ls6 intake do wiring harness explorer rear end th350 longtail and driveshaft.... and of course suspension
Just a quick pricing update on the my build!!!!
S10 $500
Custom Ls1 motor mounts $75
lq9 short block $400
Heads $120
Crane Dual valve springs $150
Thunder Racing TRex V2 cam 243.6/249.4 .609/.613 109.8 LSA 275
ls7 Lifters and Lifter trays 120
Lq9 Wiring harness $50
Lq9 ECU $50
Ls6 Oil Pump $70
Total as of now = $1,810
Just need oil pan with pick up tube and dipstick etc...fuel setup ls6 intake do wiring harness explorer rear end th350 longtail and driveshaft.... and of course suspension
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09-11-2010, 08:57 AM
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if you are having to have a driveshaft built it doesen't much matter how long the tail shaft is. mine is a short tail shaft. as for wheels my truck is on 15x8.5 and 15x3.5 telestars with 275/60 mickey thompson with stock wheel wells.
09-12-2010, 09:08 PM
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ahh my iphone took a swim so it doesnt stay charged. let me know if you need some help. unemployed so if you know anyone needing some work done or anything let me know.
09-13-2010, 09:36 PM
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97 ford explorer 4x4 4.10s with a locker (junkyard) 175
Thunder Racing Trex cam 275
we took the rear end and cleaned it up a bit it was rusted and painted it black
we also went ahead and painted the block the classic color!
We have a friendly race going on so id figure id taunt my uncle a bit lol put the heads on the block with 2 bolts on and said it was almost ready when its still far from that lol
Thunder Racing Trex cam 275
we took the rear end and cleaned it up a bit it was rusted and painted it black
we also went ahead and painted the block the classic color!
We have a friendly race going on so id figure id taunt my uncle a bit lol put the heads on the block with 2 bolts on and said it was almost ready when its still far from that lol
09-14-2010, 05:03 PM
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What are you using for U-bolts and mounting brackets for that 8.8" rear? I have the same one (From an 01' if I remember correctly) going into my 65' Mustang. The axle tubes are quite a bit larger than most out there. I did find some from jegs I do believe with fit though...
09-14-2010, 10:49 PM
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im not sure the size on the axle tubes but most auto parts stores have a motormite catalog behind the counter they can look through. I work for Oreillys is how i know this. If you have an Oreillys close go there after you find out the legnth and width you need and they will be able to get you U-bolts
09-15-2010, 09:22 AM
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Thanks for the info Dupree! I havent really gotten into details on doing the rear end swap so im not 100% sure.... Ill be sure to include all the details and part numbers when i do get started installing everything in the truck... I want to make this write up as clean cut as possible.... cause it bugs me when i start doing something and people leave small details out and then it throws you completely off! So im planning on doing a good write up
09-15-2010, 12:47 PM
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I put an 8.8 in my s10 also, i ended up going to a local powertrain shop and had custom u bolts bent, 3.5 in round radius, the length of the legs depends on if you are using lowering blocks or not.
Swap is looking good btw!
Swap is looking good btw!