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Old Mar 18, 2021 | 03:49 PM
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Started project in December. Someone has set up truck for sbc, so I picked up a 350 700r4 combo. Fitted engine, headers and y pipe, then decided to change directions. Putting in the ls has been a major pain so far. Still working on it. Ordered some new mounts to try before I get trans crossmember finished and move to exhaust. Hopefully when I get that all fitted I'll blow apart for paint. Getting more excited.
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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Mounts came with no instructions. The engine fits better with them this way and have clearance where I need. Do they look normal?


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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 11:54 AM
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The first pictures got me all nostalgic. My first car at 16 was an s-10 with a 350 in it.
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 12:26 PM
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I have never had a v8 s10 so this should be fun I hope.
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Originally Posted by gearhead86
I have never had a v8 s10 so this should be fun I hope.
Mine was a 2d blazer and it was silly fast and dangerous with a 180-200hp. Any LS engine should be an absolute riot.
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Originally Posted by LetsTurboSomething
Mine was a 2d blazer and it was silly fast and dangerous with a 180-200hp. Any LS engine should be an absolute riot.
I can hardly wait! I'm setting up exhaust to be quiet with cutout when i wanna play
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Finally ano6step closer. Just trying to make sure I have driveline angles right. I just have to clearance headers and refit the y pipe I made for sbc, then I'll blow it apart to paint and start final assembly.
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Got my exhaust finished up, everything test fitted. Still working on getting hydroboost to fit right. Had to order a new firewall bracket. Getting ready to paint firewall and get ready to set engine in for the last time! Slow going but making steps forward.




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