s10 ls1ers
na i don't have any pics at the moment and my mounts are at the machine shop getting remade. the oil pan clearence isnt the problem other than the front of the sump but my problem it my engine mounts are almost touching my frame mounts ( about 1/4 in)
Staging Lane
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Monterey Co., CA
Hello. I got ahold of a clutch hydraulic line from a 2000 S10 4.3L but the quick connect on the line is different from the one on the T56. I went to a shop that fabricates hydraulic lines and they told me they had never seen those kinds of fittings before. Is there a place on the web I can buy the right line or have one made? thanks for the help guys.
Staging Lane
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 62
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From: Monterey Co., CA
Ok, after some searching I found some Russell quick disconnect to -3AN adapters. Is the braided part of the stock 4.3L line 3AN? I measured the OD and it's 5/16~3/8. Also, how much of each fluid (motor oil, manual trans fluid, power steering, hydraulic) will I need if I'm using an H2 oil pan?
Teching In
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: baytown
use h3 pan, fab up a 2" pipe for t56 crossmember. currentperfomance.com for harness, ecu tune, headers, radiator, mounts, and even ac. got a 8.5 out of junk yard for $150 with disc brakes. 255 in tank pump with braided lines and add a regulator. the clutch hydrolics out of f body just cut ur own hole. cut driveshaft i think a few inches and get some vette rims with spacers on front and u got a lsx s10. not really too hard of a swap.
get great deals in the ls1tech classifields.
all my gauges work, ac in progress, and reliable.
truck runs 11.83 @ 117.5 mph with h/c ls1 m6, and drag radials
get great deals in the ls1tech classifields.
all my gauges work, ac in progress, and reliable.
truck runs 11.83 @ 117.5 mph with h/c ls1 m6, and drag radials
check out s10forum.com they have a section dedicated to the lsx swap into a s-sieres. i got all my info for my lsx swap from there. the guys there usually know alot about what they are talking about but be sure to use the search feature or they will tear you a new one. they have stickies with almost every part number imaginable needed for the swap.
S-10 and Blazer gear carriers. Wow...That was alot, and hard to read. Next time, try breaking it up into paragraphs or sections or something.
Ok, lets try and straighten out some rearend myths here.
1.) There are 3 different rearend widths available for the S10. Narrowest is the 2wd, the std 4wd is 4" wider, and the ZR2 is 4" wider still (8" wider than 2wd). So, for the guy in question, unless he's currently using 2" thick spacers, he'll want a 2wd width rearend.
2.) Most Blazers and S10s have the 7.5 / 7.625" rear, relatively few have the 8.5" 10-bolt, so they're a bit more $$$.
3.) From what I understand, only 4.3 V6 5speed trucks got the 8.5" rear (starting in like '97 or '98), and it was available in all 3 widths (2wd, 4wd, ZR2). If you look hard enough, you can even find factory disk brake equipped 8.5" rears with posi / limited slip.
4.) Certain special models (like the Bravada) always have posi / limited slip.
For all other applications, posi / limited slip is an option and is dependent upon what the original purchaser / dealership ordered.
5.) (Warning - Opinion) The GM posi / limited slip that is installed in these rearends (both 7.5 / 7.625" and the 8.5" rears) is a complete POS. Its called an Eaton Gov-Loc, is weak, and has been known to grenade and wipe out otherwise good rearends. It is activated by a difference in axleshaft rpms (one has to be spinning faster than the other by about 100rpm), which means its more of a limited spin than a limited slip. And, once you're going faster than 25mph and let off the throttle, it disengages (so if you're cruising along at 30mph and nail the throttle (with enough hp), you get 1 wheel peel). Not the best situation, in my opinion.
6.) I think (but am not sure about) the Xtremes got the 8.5" rear axle. Would certainly be wise to identify it for certain.
There is at least 1 very informative post on BlazinLow.com that has information on how to differentiate between the 7.5 "/ 7.625" and 8.5" 10-bolts. You might check it out.
'JustDreamin'
Ok, lets try and straighten out some rearend myths here.
1.) There are 3 different rearend widths available for the S10. Narrowest is the 2wd, the std 4wd is 4" wider, and the ZR2 is 4" wider still (8" wider than 2wd). So, for the guy in question, unless he's currently using 2" thick spacers, he'll want a 2wd width rearend.
2.) Most Blazers and S10s have the 7.5 / 7.625" rear, relatively few have the 8.5" 10-bolt, so they're a bit more $$$.
3.) From what I understand, only 4.3 V6 5speed trucks got the 8.5" rear (starting in like '97 or '98), and it was available in all 3 widths (2wd, 4wd, ZR2). If you look hard enough, you can even find factory disk brake equipped 8.5" rears with posi / limited slip.
4.) Certain special models (like the Bravada) always have posi / limited slip.
For all other applications, posi / limited slip is an option and is dependent upon what the original purchaser / dealership ordered.
5.) (Warning - Opinion) The GM posi / limited slip that is installed in these rearends (both 7.5 / 7.625" and the 8.5" rears) is a complete POS. Its called an Eaton Gov-Loc, is weak, and has been known to grenade and wipe out otherwise good rearends. It is activated by a difference in axleshaft rpms (one has to be spinning faster than the other by about 100rpm), which means its more of a limited spin than a limited slip. And, once you're going faster than 25mph and let off the throttle, it disengages (so if you're cruising along at 30mph and nail the throttle (with enough hp), you get 1 wheel peel). Not the best situation, in my opinion.
6.) I think (but am not sure about) the Xtremes got the 8.5" rear axle. Would certainly be wise to identify it for certain.
There is at least 1 very informative post on BlazinLow.com that has information on how to differentiate between the 7.5 "/ 7.625" and 8.5" 10-bolts. You might check it out.
'JustDreamin'
On The Tree
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From: Northeast, Ct
That hole is where the EVAP canister purge solenoid goes.
If you are not running emissions controls, then you can plug it up.
Yes, the truck intake fits under and S-10 hood:
http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../truck%20swap/
If you are not running emissions controls, then you can plug it up.
Yes, the truck intake fits under and S-10 hood:
http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../truck%20swap/
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I don't think there is one adapter for it i think you have to buy a couple to make it work. Most people just mill the threads down on the CTS that came with the truck. Or you could relocate the sensor to the thermostat housing or drill the head to the size you need. I dont remember the exact size it was either 12x1.75 or 12x1.5.
Edit- found it in this thread
The regular 4X4 is 4" wide overall (2" a side) and the ZR2 is 8" wider overall (4" a side) all this is compared to the 2WD rear.
Are you looking for a 8.5"? I gave up on mine so I just got an 8.5 out of a '95 Silverado and I'm gonna put new tubes on it and rebuild the rest.
Are you looking for a 8.5"? I gave up on mine so I just got an 8.5 out of a '95 Silverado and I'm gonna put new tubes on it and rebuild the rest.
Last edited by Jake the SSnake; Dec 31, 2010 at 11:32 AM.
