This video is excellent! Gonna comment some tips to add from experience with a 1988 4.8 5 speed 2wd and a 1996 5.3 5 speed 2wd TRANSMISSION- Using a 4.3 NV3500 on trucks HEADERS/STEERING SHAFT- When choosing a header you can also go with Hooker Manifolds. It worked great on my 2nd Gen 2WD swap once I got the Hooker Blackheart steering shaft and took and angle grinder to the manifold and shimmied the engine mounts all the way away from the manifolds lol On my 1st Gen 2WD swap I used 2nd Gen S10 Sanderson shorty headers and have a ton of clearance to run my factory shaft Also running a non-powersteering factory setup in my 1988. I daily drive this truck and it doesn't seem any harder to drive than it did with the 2.5 THROTTLE- Factory throttle cable from my 2.5 worked on my 4.8, factory throttle cable from my 2.2 worked with my 5.3 HARNESS/GAUGES- On both 1st and 2nd Gen swaps I have used a JH Performance stand alone engine harness. The downside is that it doesn't connect to your factory gauge cluster, I have used old school manual gauges on both swaps. ALSO we offer a full S10 line of Reversion Raceworks dash parts on our site! S10LIFE.ORG ELECTRIC FANS- On both of the swaps I am running dual generic parts store electric fans also using 4.3 radiator on both REAR END/DRIVESHAFT- I was able to run the stock 7.5 and stock drive shaft on both trucks. I have swapped to a ZR2 rear in the 1988 with a custom drive shaft and a Eaton TrueTrac Please feel free to ask me anything about my comment folks!

@ChevyS10LSUK

Жыл бұрын

I used a t56, standard extended cab driveshaft to 8.8. Worked a treat.

@pmotorsports8276

Жыл бұрын

Look for 97 and newer with 4.3 and manual = 8.5" rear. Normal width. 2WD = 54.5, 4WD = 60", ZR2 = 63"

@gelatinousricardo6894

8 ай бұрын

I’ve got an 89 I’ve been tearing into how much did all that run you brother

Good advice. We took some of it and used it on our LS swapped S10. Thanks

Thank you so much man. I appreciate your advice. I'm ready to get this started!

Your videos have been a big help with my s10 ls swap build. I’ve gone back and watched your videos numerous times. It’s awesome to see what you’ve done with your s10 and excites me for when I get mine on the road. Thank you for all your content!

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate it! My main goal is to help and show my journey.

Thank you so much-l'm starting my 91' S-10 Ls swap in March and l didn't want to cut into that cross member. This really helps a lot.

Appreciate the video. You're an awesome resource and inspiring

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching. My main goal is to help!

Next month I will be a year into building my first hot rod: a candy purple 97 S10 - single cab, short bed, fleetside, 4.3 with a 4l60E, crank windows. My daily driver at the time. I'm throwing an LM7 with a BTR Hot Rod cam, TBSS intake, and Holley Terminator X EFI in front of a Tremec TKX and built 9 inch Ford from Quick Performance. Boxed the frame. Put in a steel 10 point cage from SW Race Cars. Aside from going through the heads I have done everything myself minus some bodywork that my Dad (a bodyman of 50+ years experience) did for me. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your knowledge. You in particular helped me decide to take the leap and go all the way with this truck. You are the fuckin man. I look forward to seeing what LSBluu is really capable of. Best of luck always.

If my 02 Xtreme's 4.3 wasn't so solid, this would be awesome to do! I'm a middle aged dude who doesn't need much. The 4.3 still smokes the tires if I'm not easy on the fun pedal, so I'm happy enough!

@atownda_realesttv5585

26 күн бұрын

And if u have the 4.3 manual u should have no problem smoking the tires 🤙😁

@mackmcmillan9905

26 күн бұрын

@@atownda_realesttv5585 The CRAZY part?... It smokes the tires without issue and it's a 4L60E! The short wheelbase and tiny bed negates the driveshaft HP losses the extended cab versions got. Rode in an extended cab Xtreme back when it was new and it went 0-60 in a hope and a prayer while downhill with a tailwind! EDIT - When I was lucky enough to snag it, I only got it because the better half couldn't and wouldn't learn to drive a manual and we were between rides - Mine was stolen, hers got t-boned by a teenager blowing a red light... So it was kinda bittersweet as I agree with the stick. That would have been AWESOME to bang the gears out myself.

@atownda_realesttv5585

26 күн бұрын

@@mackmcmillan9905 yessir, I don't think I'll ever sell it , it's. 98 and I love it man. I'm getting her ready for a ls swap

@mackmcmillan9905

26 күн бұрын

@@atownda_realesttv5585 Nice! You should upload video(s) about it as you go and even before so you can do the comparison! Mine's a red single cab short bed "tiny truck" as the better half said! What type is yours? And have you sourced an LS with the computer that plugs and plays like they did on the old "Trucks!" TV show? They made that swap look so easy...

@mackmcmillan9905

26 күн бұрын

@@atownda_realesttv5585 A-Town... Atlanta A-Town? I'm a Georgia man myself if so. Even lived in ATL as a little fella. Of course, I've had a military career and no longer live in Georgia, but I am glad I was born and raised on the farm down there!

I'm tearing into my 95 Sonoma this week. I'll have a playlist of your videos playing on the garage big screen. LOL

I just found your videos and subscribed, there is some really good info here. I have a 1990 S 10 that I purchased with the intention to swap. I’m definitely going to spend some time looking at all of your videos.

@LsBluu

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. I know there are a lot of folks out there wanting to do the swap.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge boss

@LsBluu

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope it helped!

You really didn't miss anything! But there are a couple things I'd add. The 302-1 style oil pans also work very well on these swaps. Also if you need to have the driveshaft shortened that's a great opportunity to upgrade to an aluminum driveshaft from a full-size gm truck or a trailblazer. Also if using the factory pcm, you can use an obd2 reader like an elm327 to display a lot of engine data via the torque app. The only gauge you would need to wire up or add is oil pressure

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

Good info here^

@EGGINFOOLS

3 ай бұрын

Why aluminum? Don't people in the fullsize world usually go to steel because the aluminum ones bkow apart at higher speeds?

Thanks Líder 💪

thank you for making this video

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

Not a problem. Hope it helps!

great video. Gen1 s10 currently sbc powered. I'm going a little different route. ly6 carbed. th350. I got a great deal on the carbed intake and msd box and I already have a great carb and built transmission. someday I will switch to efi but for now, with budget in mind and not wasting good parts this is what i'm doing. Also if people want a direct bolt in rear end upgrade try to find a 8.6 rearend from a 2wd 5speed 2nd gen blazer, just take that rearend and put a limited slip and you are good to go, already has 3.42 gear and disc brakes also

I have the 2.2l sonoma myself and im about to but a 5.3 and put in it so your videos will definitely be helpful during these times also they help alot as i have not much knowledge on all this as im only 15

@azoic3388

25 күн бұрын

how’s it going?

Enjoyed the vid. Very informative! How about a few pics of your roll bar install? Instead of notching your frame cross member it appears you removed the center section and replaced wt round tubing. Looks a lot nicer than the notch. Thanks for the info

Headman also sells longtubes that are a 2 piece header flange its what i run thier around 400 $ and two of the header tubes wrap around the frame on both sides spark plug boots will need to be small 90 degree boots but othe than that pretty good clearance

love the vid bud thank you for all the good info

I used 2005 Corvette accessories and didnt have to cut up the core support and move the radiator. Have a inch of clearance with intrepid fans. But did notch the frame for AC Comp.

Thanks!👍👍👍

95-01 Ford Explorer SUV or 02-04 Explorer Sport-Trac “pickup” 8.8 rear ends are a great swap and come with 31 spline axles, LSD and 3.73 - 4.10 gear ratios. Pretty much bolt right into s10 and can be found in every junkyard. Only difference is the 8.8 is wider than stock s10 rear ends. They don’t need to be shortened to fit but they can be if desired

Just starting my build, everything I need is here minus the cpw harness I'm still waiting on it. 5.3 4l60 8.8, 4.3 rad, intrepid fans pretty "basic build" for everything I need including the s10 I got about 2500 invested got motor trans and truck all pretty damn cheap lucked out with everything. Been subbed to your channel for a couple years keep it up

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

You almost got er ready! I appreciate the support!

Beautiful Ride. For fuel I also recommend Quantum Fuel Services for the fuel pump. 150 bucks very powerful. Not a sponsor.

Great video. Do you know if the recommended oil pans work with the 1st gen as well? Thanks for any help!

Do you have a video explaining your intake,throttle body , nitrous set up …. Thanks

yeah man, great video.

I still want to build one, it should be 1000lbs lighter than my Silverado. That would put it in the 11s easy. The biggest turn off for most people is the cost of the headers if you want long tubes. Headman has some for $403, but they have PUNY 1.5" primary tubes. (Part #69050) All of the 1.75" primary say "not in stock, will be special ordered" (Part #45900) The #45240 1.625" primary mid lengths - "only 4 in stock" as of today 3/10/24. The cost of the wiring as you mentioned, is costly too if you want everything to work. Not all of us are wiring gurus and can do what CP and BP Auto can do. I would want AC in mine, it's too hot in Florida to not have it. It's doable, just more costly. Love your truck, great color, etc.

Project 6.0SS is getting disc brakes on the rear right now power stop kit

Just totalled my 2 door 1997 s10 blazer. Its mostly front clip. I got that figured out already. Im gonna swap it while i unwreck. The 4.3 put me in a spot i couldn't get away from. My goal is swap and unwreck in 2 to 4 months i think i might document the build

I’ve got a 97 s10 2.2. I have my 5.3 motor and I’m trying to plan all of this so it’ll be easy to put it in my truck. The ls I have is the l59 (flex fuel). Your vid helped with a few things but will my stock fuel pump really work with the engine (even if I run e85)? I’ve heard that you can use the Silverado assembly but do you have to modify the truck for that? For your transmission crossmember you just used the 4.3 without any modifications? What about your drive shaft? Can you use the stock one or do you have to have one made? Sorry for all the questions.

So do you upgrade your fuel pump wiring if you put a 2.2 or 255 pump in?

What did you do for your ignition? Switch or stock column?

Did u have to trim the crossmemeber to fit the 4l80

So what about the electrical for the lights?

Iv got a 4.8l. I want to use my original t5 that was with the 2.2l it's a 2nd Gen 1994 s10. This t5 uses the Ford mout between the trans and bellhousing. I know the t5 isn't the best. But would it be possible to use it.

So I have a 1999 gmc Sonoma I want to put a 5.3 LS in. I’m going to most likely get the cpm plug and play. I have the 4.3 v6 what fuel pump should I use and because I’ve never done this before where is it located and how do you actually change them?

6.0 swap will still work in a 4x4 s10 if I follow these instructions?

You got me thinking i could do all this in a single weekend all parts in hand dang im hyped

@LsBluu

10 ай бұрын

If you got all the parts, motivation, and tools, you might be able to do it

@626foo

10 ай бұрын

@@LsBluu only unclear thing is using the 4.3 trans will the column shifter still be working or in the way of the motor?

Just started watching. I'm hoping there's mention of 4x4's because I'm preparing to do mine. Oil pan is the main thing I'm wanting to know.

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

I’ll do some research on 4x4’s. I know absolutely nothing about 4x4.

@Joe03HDguy

Жыл бұрын

Same here, I have a 01 S10 blazer 4x4 that I want to swap a 6.0 and 4l80 but have no clue on price or what I'd need to do to keep the 4wd

So I have a 96 2.2 is most of this going to apply to that it’s a manual so how bad is it gonna be to swap it in reality

wish l d seen this 5 yrs ago;ld still have knuckles..

Does anyone know best engine mounts when adapting from a 2.2, my original plan was to line up what matched and drill new holes, but if there is another adapter I'd rather go that route

If I'm not mistaken the stock 2.2 filter has the built in regulator same as the C5 and should work well with the car style intakes.

Will that work with a 4x4 96 s10

Nice video , putting together a first gen now. Got a question maybe off topic but is there any difference between the 4 cly frame and the 6 cly ?

@s10life

Жыл бұрын

As long as it is 2wd the only difference you will run into is having to either weld or tap the engine mount at the frame

@daugherty286

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks a lot

Have you every thought of doing your shop?Just doing s10/sonoma ls swaps

@LsBluu

11 ай бұрын

I have thought about it before, I just don’t know if I have enough spare time to dedicate to it.

Waiting for the video with the new setup making a few passes

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

Made some passes yesterday. Had a big issue, and discovered what’s holding the truck back the most. Will go over it in the video.

@gloriamaletta8667

Жыл бұрын

@@LsBluu looking forward to it

Is this swap possible on a 4wd

I got a super clean 02' Blazer ZR2 4.3 vortec & would love to do a LS Swap but with the 4x4. I hear it's a pain.

@dantheman27ful

11 ай бұрын

I'm almost at startup with my zr2, they aren't so much of a pain, it's finding zr2 ls swap compatible parts that's the issue

Just came across an 01 Xtreme and plan to build an 02' 5.3 for it. I've never done a swap but I was told that the bell housing would have to be changed from the OEM 4.3 to a V8(???)

@LsBluu

6 ай бұрын

Should be perfectly fine. May have to add a spacer on the flexplate. But you won’t know that for sure until you get the trans in and see the gap between the flex plate and converter hub

How much harder is it to do 4x4 s10

On the trans are you using a short tale shaft or long

@LsBluu

8 ай бұрын

With the 400 short, with the 4l60e: long

Question Ive wondered? Is your front bumper fiberglass?

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

No, I want a fiberglass bumper. This one is factory steel.

What's the sensitivity of pinion angles on our trucks? How precise does it have to be?

@LsBluu

Ай бұрын

I have never adjusted my pinion angle lol. I probably should though.

Might be a dumb question but I can’t seem to find any information regarding the 4x4 being a problem. Will the 4x4 cause issues and if so- how do I get arround it without taking the 4x4 out

@LsBluu

11 ай бұрын

I’ll do some research and see what I can come up with.

I've gotta 99 s10 and I've heard I need the flex plate adapter to run my stock transmission behind my 4.8ls. is this true? My trans is a 99 4l60e removable bellhousing type from another s10

@bluecollarhotrods9781

3 ай бұрын

Check the input shaft too, usually the light duty/older stuff is 298mm, and the newer is 300mm + a 1 inch longer bellhousing.

I’ve been told that you have to replace your stock break booster with a 98ish malibu break booster for clearance. How true is this?

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

You don’t HAVE to swap boosters. It does help, there is a little clearance issue there with a coil pack, but nothing a bfh won’t help with.

@LeverettGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@LsBluu thanks!

I live in middle tn have a 1998 extended cab s10 ....4.3 auto ....if any one on here wants to swap an ls into my truck ...i am looking to pay someone to do so (that has proof of experience and a good reputation) ....i will buy parts needed for swap ....and engine ....interior of truck is already out only driver seat and dash ....i wire brushe and fix all the floor pans and then primed them ...and then put heat sheild and sound proofing all over floor and cab ....for ls swap and the audio system i have .....this is a serious ask.....i will buy a harness from painless or comprable harness...

this video isnt for a 6.0 swap right? just the 5.3 1500 swap?

@LsBluu

3 ай бұрын

Could be used on a 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, or a 6.0.

I hope to LS swap my s10 but how much in all would this swap cost?

@TaiwanBobby

Ай бұрын

$5000+

Will the nv3500 work?

@LsBluu

8 ай бұрын

Yes.

What hood is that you got brother

@LsBluu

Ай бұрын

Racer's Edge.

Any 5 speed strans that would fit on my 5 speed s10 if I do a ls swap?

@LsBluu

4 ай бұрын

Nv3500 would. Not sure how it would do if you throw a bunch of power at it.

@noelmartinez2830

3 ай бұрын

I just discovered that the AR5 from the chevy Colorado works with a fabbot adapter they sell Im doing the same as you with LS manual 5 speed swap. And thanks to this video of @lsbluu it got me inspired and started with my build

are you around baltimore ?

@LsBluu

3 ай бұрын

Central Ky

Will this be the same for an87

@LsBluu

Ай бұрын

It will be very very similar.

holley headers aren't available anymore

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

That didn’t last long

@131_racing

Жыл бұрын

@@LsBluu yea the EPA got involved so anything that moves the cats from stock location.

That "truck" lower radiator hose, is that an S10 4.3 hose or the 5.3 truck(silverado) hose?

@LsBluu

9 ай бұрын

It is the Silverado hose.

What hood is that?

@LsBluu

5 ай бұрын

Racers edge fiberglass composites

Has anyone v8 swapped a 4wd

Dude I have Like 40 years doing v8 s10

@LsBluu

5 ай бұрын

You should have a plethora of knowledge then.

How hard is it ?

@TutorialPanda

Ай бұрын

Realistically it's dependent on your tools and knowledge

What happen to ur old hood? U wanna sell it?

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

Sold it almost 2 years ago

What was that ,that fail off the truck at end of video.

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

What’s the time stamp?

@glennmiller93

Жыл бұрын

@@LsBluu when you took off on the track

@vladtheimpala5532

9 ай бұрын

@@LsBluu Time stamp 20:24

@LsBluu

9 ай бұрын

@@vladtheimpala5532 my exhaust turn down.

What you use for driveshaft

@LsBluu

2 ай бұрын

Custom built by a diesel shop.

Wait so what engine is in it

@LsBluu

3 ай бұрын

It used to have a 5.3. Any video or picture you see with the black hood is a 6.0.

@Godzilla0936

3 ай бұрын

@@LsBluu thanks

@Godzilla0936

3 ай бұрын

@LsBluu you have a ls2 under the hood?

@LsBluu

3 ай бұрын

@@Godzilla0936 Lq4 from a 2500 pick up.

Where is the lmao emoji? 😂 You could barely beat a dodge neon and I know you can't beat a daily driver hellcat or even a weed eater Tesla. Let me know when you make 8 second quarter passes running air conditioning on pump gas all while cruising across the country at 90 mph.

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed!

@thecarguy2470

Жыл бұрын

@@LsBluu If I wanted to go slower and spend a ton of money getting there. Yeah I would have learned how to half ass one. I don't need KZread to work on any vehicle. I'm not like you .one day maybe you'll learn and come out and play with the big dogs who can do it right for less.

@precisionboatbuilder

Жыл бұрын

Settle down bruh you sound WEAK and jealous. Grow up

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

I gapped that hellcat.

@thecarguy2470

Жыл бұрын

@@LsBluu your running 8's in the quarter and you drove to the track with your air on right? I've yet to see an 8 second pass out of your high 10 truck that barely beat a neon

This is like your fifth time making this video and my dumb ass still happily watches for new notes😂

@LsBluu

Жыл бұрын

Every time I make one of these, I learn new helpful stuff. This one will be my last one.

is there anyone that has done a awd LS swapped s10?? o and with a manual trans??