4x4 S10 Blazer Budget V8 Swap (Ep.2)

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7 жыл бұрын

Blood, sweat, tears, and a Small Block Chevy. Join us as the venerable S10 Blazer gets a Chevy 350 in place of the 4.3L, there are lots of trials along the way and some questionable engineering, but an awesome ride comes out of it.
The truck + the engine ended up costing around $285 together. (Engine $225, truck $200, then sold the TBI equipment off of them.) For the record, estimated total spent on this truck is right around $1500 by the end of this episode (not including tags and registration). So, certainly not as low budget as it initially seems, but I think still well within the constraints for calling this a "cheap" project.
Last episode ended with the “death” of the V6, this episode goes through a lot of what was involved in putting a V8 into a vehicle that never came with one (though, admittedly the 4.3L was pretty darn similar to a SBC). It'd be impossible (and impractical) to show everything, and it is hardly a finished build at the end of this episode, but all of the major aspects are covered here. Everyone and their mother's labrador V8 swaps S10s, but I couldn't find much documentation on the 4WD models so I found it pretty tricky and basically made the plan as we went along.
Things aren't finished, for sure, so next episode will cover the final few bits to make it roadworthy. Quickly approaching the one-year anniversary of buying this truck, I really hope to be driving it around by then!
Timeline of filming: February 5th, 2017 - April 9th, 2017
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:01 Every Step - Silent Partner
2:54 Local Saloon - Silent Partner
4:37 Heart Beats - Silent Partner
8:41 The Contractor General - Silent Partner
10:49 Whiskey - Huma-Huma
15:07 Once - Silent Partner
(All music provided by KZfaq's Audio Library royalty free.)
Special Thank You to:
-Leon for going to pick up the truck with me and working on it on multiple occasions, including removing the V6!
-Rob for coming along to get the new engine and tearing it down!
-Sean for helping make the new oil pan (and exhaust) and install the V8!
-Colin for helping install the V8!
-Rick (and many others) at V8S10 for a wealth of information and tips!
And, of course, Thank You for watching, and joining us on this adventure! Please let us know what you think! Consider supporting us via Patreon as well! / fuzzydiceprojects

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@gamesofcontent 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm not gonna rebuild a V6." That is a sentence that has been spoken by many a men for generations, myself included.

@Boycott_Wendys Жыл бұрын

I'd put a 3.8l v6 from a 90's Bonneville any day

@hairycat6095 8 ай бұрын

after having v8's all my life , i like the 4.3 my 93 s-10 4x4 truck came with. i have gone with the hei distributer and the chinese ford 2bbl.

@chrisatc627 5 жыл бұрын

I love it when he shot water into the open exhaust ports

@STAY-GOLD-VINYL 6 жыл бұрын

JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL. REAL WORLD DUDE WITH A LOW BUDGET LIKE MOST OF US GEARHEADS. BRAVO BROSEF

@cbmirada 4 жыл бұрын

For the oil filter, use a relocation kit, you can mount it where ever you want

@joshuayeatts1504 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this, you've saved me a lot of time by telling me about the motor mounts I ordered the 2wd ones for my 4x4 swap and the 2wd ones fit perfectly, I've seen all the v8 swap videos you've posted and saved me soooo much time and headaches.

@FuzzyDiceProjects 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear that the series helped with your build! Hope you have a great time with your truck!

@shortylaird9745 3 жыл бұрын

How much had to be cut off of the 4x4 mounts?

@josepherwin8709 5 жыл бұрын

Your narration is freaking hilarious. I had a 91 S-10 pickup that I intended to do a V8 swap on. I wound up giving it to my best friend when his wife’s pathfinder died in a crash.

@carcomp101 5 жыл бұрын

Your engine isn’t too close to stuff, it’s just “precision fit”

@nicomariconi1005 3 жыл бұрын

I say the engine fits it’s just the other stuff is in the way

@lotsofspareparts 5 жыл бұрын

When I installed the TPI 350 in my 91 S10 4X4 I ran into the same issue with the oil pan. Milodon makes a pan for the swap. It was $300….. your oil pan does the same thing and was budget friendly.

@remixislandmusic510 6 жыл бұрын

I love this narration style video!

@aramusha9047 6 жыл бұрын

The hell is you're problem

@PatrickBateman88 5 жыл бұрын

Wut

@bobbyfoster1417 6 жыл бұрын

Good series I have an 86 4x4 s10 blazer I've been driving for 2 years now. Its a rust bucket but starts up every a.m. Love the series keep up the good work.

@ghostspectre1861 7 жыл бұрын

Been following this build. Being an owner of an '83 S-15, it's something I really enjoyed. Love it.

@SlowSkids 7 жыл бұрын

same i have a 85 s10 blazer tbh might want to do a swap and this really helps a lotttttt!!!!!!!!!

@redneckhero0140 6 жыл бұрын

I had 84

@stevenminix 5 жыл бұрын

I swapped a very, very healthy fresh built Small Block Chevy into a 2wd S-10, the only stock parameter on that lil brute was the stroke size. I went with a forged rotating assy @ 0 balance, .040 overbore pistons, moderate duration and lift solid roller camshaft, a set of very nice Edelbrock aluminum cyl heads, a high rise Edelbrock performer rpm square bore intake, and countless other odds & ends. The motor was kinda weird, it made a smidge over 400 hp and a smidge over 500 ft lb torque. I used a kit to swap the V8 in that s10 and I do remember the driver side header primaries were kinda wild, the two inner primaries ran out and away from the engine block quite a bit all the while the two end primaries were hugging close. The steering shaft ended up running thru the headers, it was a really nicely put together kit. The little pickup had the umph to smoke the tires at will and ran absolutely amazing and fuel mileage wasn’t terrible even with an 800 cfm Holley 4150 dual fuel line carburetor. I do wish however I would have went with a 2 speed powerglide trans setup because since the pickup weighed less than 3,000 lbs it would have been quicker in the quarter mile with 1 shift from low to high than rather than 2 shifts from low-2nd-drive with the gm TH350 trans I had in it. The B&M TH350 trans also didnt enjoy full throttle shifts when the soft rev limiter came on @ 6200 rpm. It was just sooo torquey, either the powerglide or TH400 trans would have really held up better, but oh well I was also fighting with traction issues as well. Good luck with tour blazer though, I’ve enjoyed watching you find things you needed to change and correcting them. They arent many of us gearheads left, best wishes my friend. 👍🏻

@codymoncrief8478 4 жыл бұрын

That oil pan mod is actually pretty good. Most times, one would fabricate a “clone” of the v6 sump out of sheet metal and weld it into the bottom of the stock 350 pan

@aaron71 6 жыл бұрын

Ok, I really should go work on my own car. But I want to watch EP3...

@mcchicken9878 5 жыл бұрын

Too some it was rusty junk ready for the scrap heap to a true car guy its priceless i bet thats one huge smile on your face every time she runs

@waynebrown7226 6 жыл бұрын

These videos were great. It took a lot of work on the S10, but also a lot of work to produce such good and informative videos.Thank you.

@hovl 6 жыл бұрын

I dailyed an 87’ S10 blazer with a 350 for 7 years. I am loving your channel! So many of the exact same memories.

@Spennyman10 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet man! Can't wait for video 3..........

@weezerfan999 5 жыл бұрын

I just watched episode 1 of the s10 and all of the firebird series. Your style really has come a loooong way! I really hope to get on your mechanical level someday. Great videos keep it up!

@GrantRTanner 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You've got some serious skills! Very nice work!

@BPBomber 6 жыл бұрын

Great work man! Very impressed with your ingenuity and perseverance! Not to mention your great video production...

@greenmountaingrower4680 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work. As for the oil filter issue try summit racing they have a cool oil filter relocation kit for a fair price

@greggibbs1553 5 жыл бұрын

Also my 89 Jimmy had it from the factory. Was mounted on the driver fender.

@VanquisherUSMC 6 жыл бұрын

I used hockey pucks when I body lifted my 1994 GMC Jimmy. Worked perfectly! I also cranked my torsion bars and added shackle extensions for the suspension lift. In the end, 31" tires were the biggest I could stuff in the wheel wells. Over all, it looked pretty badass!!

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

That's about what I have heard, 31" sounds right. Mine came with 30" tires and they looked good but could go a bit bigger, but the width might rub the frame on turns. If I get wheels with the right offset there is only fender sheet metal in the way of fitting bigger tires though, and the sawzall would take care of that...

@allthingssilver7635 6 жыл бұрын

Be careful with hockey pucks.. You gotta keep conditioner on them. My buddy used them and never conditioned them and after 2 years they started splitting from dry rott. They work great as long as you don't let them dry rot.

@vapingwithjames3370 5 жыл бұрын

Love the clear distributor.

@michaelwest359 6 жыл бұрын

I own a 1991 S10 Blazer with 260k miles, she's down at the moment but will be running again before summers end. She's all stock, original engine, trans, and differentials. I had the same problem with mine not wanting to stay running, found out it was a small module on the distributor giving my onboard "computer" fits and making it run poorly or not at all. fixed that problem solved. I liked your solution though, V8 in a Blazer does make me smile.

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

I replaced the distributor with an aftermarket one and it didn't make a difference on the TBI setup, so it is unlikely that an ignition module was at fault in my case. Glad it worked for you though, I hope you get her running and driving again soon!

@benmartin3381 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best regular automotive channels Ive ever seen. Cheers to you man!

@tomj528 5 жыл бұрын

Weld up bumpers with spikes, don the leather codpiece and studded leather collar and start terrorizing neighboring subdivisions on the weekends ala Mad Max!

@jeffryblackmon4846 6 жыл бұрын

You have put in a lot of time and innovation. I enjoy your narration how you use a bit of humor. Time to watch #3.

@meddial-mandhari9509 6 жыл бұрын

Felt the satisfaction of the first run..

@jogo1666 5 жыл бұрын

The intake manifold tho IM BALLIN laughing over here. Thats almost subscribe worthy

@williamtylerast 6 жыл бұрын

This series is so awesome man. Thanks for sharing the process

@Robsav-yx6vi 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously got the get it figured out attitude and experience. Great Job !!

@CBR600_Dad 6 жыл бұрын

I like this style of editing

@db9904 6 жыл бұрын

agreed

@JillyBean860 6 жыл бұрын

So do I!!

@stevenminix 5 жыл бұрын

Alex EspoWRX yeah roger that, he does pretty good on his videos. I like em as well...

@rh5466 6 жыл бұрын

You're blessed to have the wherewithal to do this. I'm not sure I could change a spare tire if I had to. Best wishes. Hope things keep working out for you. I enjoyed the video and learned a lot.

@cavemanjoe7972 4 жыл бұрын

Time to start learning things, then.

@tofertallman2512 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!! Makes me miss my '83 S-10 I Frankensteined with an '83 Camaro. Took the Camaro's 305 and rims and shoed 'em with muddin' rubber Thanks for the vid!

@sixstacksw1tcher 5 жыл бұрын

This thing sounds so mad, I love it. Amazing job on this swap!

@brochslanders1845 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome man, I like it. Reminds me of when I was in my early 20's, I had an 84 Blazer 4x4, I had dreams of putting a small block in it, I see now just how much work that would've been, a big pita. I've always wanted a small block s10 something, My first vehicle was a 92 sonoma, I traded the 84 Blazer for a 99 s10 4.3 that I lowered and modified a bit. Now I have a 1st gen Colorado. So, I've had pretty much all the s-series trucks. I have a fond spot for them.

@codiekennedy8046 6 жыл бұрын

Broch Slanders I'm planning on getting one but not build myself as I don't have a lift, engine jack, transmission jack etc. Nothing to clear an engine. I can do it but way to much stress when I can buy a 350 s10 for 2.5k already done and work on what they did wrong. Regular s10 in my area go 1.5k and up for 90s models. Swapped with a 350 for 2.5 in paying 1000 extra which isnt bad considering they usually come with other mods to like ratchet shifters (or modified manual trans) exhaust etc..

@whiiitekenya 3 жыл бұрын

You are a miracle, I’ve been wanting to swap my 88 s10 4.3 for years and now that I have the $$ and your videos I feel way more confident in doing it

@Joe-mp2bn 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone restoring it instead of people beating on them and destroying it. because those have always been reliable trucks. Nice project👍👍👍😁

@MostlyOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Very nicely put together series man!

@frankrodriguez2857 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time watching this and although I am an amateur technician I am very inspired by your work!! This is an amazing build

@JillyBean860 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so enjoyable to watch!

@64maxpower 5 жыл бұрын

I like you painted the flag on in the correct direction. Most real Americans don't notice

@codamedford2564 6 жыл бұрын

It's always amazed me how similar a 4.3 and a 5.7 are they are basically the same engine just missing 2 pistons😂

@PatrickBateman88 5 жыл бұрын

Same bore and everything

@raikou889 5 жыл бұрын

they are the same engine. they needed a v6 for their smaller vehicles and one dude glanced at the 350 and said "hold my beer" 2 chopped cylinders later and bam. 4.3L 262 cubic inch v6

@dontworry1302 5 жыл бұрын

And they bought that dude drinks for the rest of the week.@@raikou889

@Thundarr995 4 жыл бұрын

The 96 and newer 4.3L has more differences. It has a balance shaft,non adjustable valvetrain.96 and newer have 2 differently balanced flywheels also.

@turnip5359 5 жыл бұрын

Very calming and friendly narration style 👍

@ubertalldude 6 жыл бұрын

sweet set of videos, impressive work on the truck and your editing makes it a lot of fun to watch. Nice job on all fronts man

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like everything!

@andrewmcphail1708 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. Perfect beater for out super harsh salty Md. winters.

@ColdStartAuto 6 жыл бұрын

That's interesting. I had the same thing happen with the bolts when I replaced them on a 4L60E. (A 700r4 with electronic overdrive.

@nosracsmra6833 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video/editing style! The video isnt long and dragged out. Good job.

@kruleworld 6 жыл бұрын

"We got our new engine and immediately started to clean it up" - and fill it with water... Nice video. the narration is excellent.

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

Haha, only a little bit of water. It actually already had some in one of the cylinders when we got it lol

@jaycee7413 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos bud. Love the box blazers

@AllenSpeck 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. I like your style. You don't seem to be afraid to attack anything.

@ianheard2952 5 жыл бұрын

I find it funny how he said it was front-heavy in the last video, he won't be able to make it up a gravel road now😂😂😂

@Timmyskills 4 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Amazing content. Great work brother

@xxdecicco1xx 7 жыл бұрын

awesome build man! I love these old blazers

@5.0_life30 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a lot of time, patience, and dedication for a build on a S10. Great great work buddy I really enjoyed watching this vid

@jordanmacpherson6675 6 жыл бұрын

I came across this and this really gave me some nice ideas, last year I pulled a 1986 s10 blazer out of the back field, it had 168 000km on it and had been sitting in the elements for 20 years and it kind of became my project vehicle, so I fixed it up and started driving it around and eventually the motor blew, so I've been taking out the old 2.8l v6 and I'm going to put in a 3.4l v6 in hopes of more power and speed. My end goal is to have it as a nice vehicle for mud bogging .

@trailerparksupersports 5 жыл бұрын

awesome work, great commentary!

@averagerainfall 5 жыл бұрын

I dig the Bruce Brown inspiration! Rad videos and great voice over work.

@minbannister3625 6 жыл бұрын

as engine swaps go I think you started at the top! well done

@Drifter. 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video.bout 10 years ago i v8 swapped a 1990 feiaro gt took me 9 months but was so worth it😁

@MixedGoku 4 жыл бұрын

I've been working on my blazer for about five years now and this is quite entertaining I've been able to get a lot of horsepower out of the stock engine but everyone who has this vehicle comes to the realization got a bigger engine is what the Blazers need

@Hbzprojects Жыл бұрын

Having watched this when it was originally posted, and now going back and rewatching before v8 swapping my buddies 91, I absolutely can't believe it's been 5 years since this was posted.

@ChucoRick-O 5 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video and project! Nice content

@thesh1ttygamer960 5 жыл бұрын

I really like this channel. It's very relaxing.

@JohnyComeLately 6 жыл бұрын

Your narration is excellent!

@lt7automotive931 6 жыл бұрын

Good work on the video and the truck. Fun to watch.

@ericheydenreich2846 6 жыл бұрын

Got an 86 S-10 Blazer with the 2.8 V6 back in 1995. On the test drive it died in my driveway, most people would have probably just left it alone but not me. I fixed the blue blazer up and drove it for 2 years then my dad drove it for a while and then sold it. Sadly the next owners didn't take care of it and I watched it get abused and then saw it at the salvage yard after it got t- boned.

@josenote6536 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job man love the truck

@DingoBZR 6 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Well done!

@kvni1965 6 жыл бұрын

Great narrating , and mechical knowledge

@travispangborn4403 4 жыл бұрын

I love it. Wish I could of found a nice square body for my s10 project but got a 2nd gen instead. 95 4x4 350 tbi engine backed by the 4.3's 5 speed still fuel injection. Runs great

@1DonJulito 6 жыл бұрын

Nice swap sounds great🏁💪🏾

@ExtraFungus 6 жыл бұрын

I've always bought the clear dist cap when buying a new distributor, it's great for troubleshooting. The oil filter is easy, run a remote filter. Ditch that carb, go fuel injection, especially since you like to drive in varying altitude. There are two budget options that would be great for the project. Microsquirt runs $350. Speeduino will run around $150 but requires soldering and configuring of the hardware. With both you could grab junkyard parts like a tpi intake manifold and associated parts.

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

I agree on the clear distributor cap, it's useful when turning the engine by hand and setting timing, and of course checking for spark. I like carburetors, they are simple and, I don't know, have character I guess. I like that they are mechanical I guess. A buddy wants to use a Megasquirt for one of his engine swaps or a turbo install so I'll see what it is like when he does it, maybe it'll win me over!

@Itmedics 7 жыл бұрын

Dude great job love the videos

@kyleshertz5161 4 жыл бұрын

So cool story this was my truck before we sold it and when I watched the first episode I was shocked the truck looks great

@ColinPatrickxo 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this series!

@s10-Mike 4 жыл бұрын

I miss my 85 blazer .good story they were building factory's by our neighborhood I was 16 and had my blazer we decided to go drive over the big dirt hills. I jumped one on an angle and landed in the front passenger front tire. This thing did a sideways cartwheel and landed on the wheels. It was so scary but very minimal damage. That was the last time i did that I did not do that again lol. That lil blazer was a beast tho.

@michaelanthonyalfedparker2886 5 жыл бұрын

Luving every minute of it...

@balognasandwich9 6 жыл бұрын

clear cap and rotor is rad.... had one on my 84 camaro 2.8 even!

@wilberado 6 жыл бұрын

FuzzyDicePimp Just stumbled across this series, absolutely love the build. If you haven't figured out the oil filter issue yet, you should be able to solve all your headaches by installing a remote filter relocation kit. All it does is cap off the stock filter location with a block that has fittings for oil lines, then you just install a new filter mount wherever you want.

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I know about oil filter relocators, the 4.3L 4WD trucks actually came with one! I had hoped I could re-use it but no luck, the filter mounting holes in the block are different. The kits out there (I'm told) need modification to clear the exhaust and front driveshaft in these trucks since everything is so close together, and while I may well do it one day, it's not a top priority.

@collomps 6 жыл бұрын

Can i install my remote filter in the glove box? Thanks in advance.

@collomps 6 жыл бұрын

What about install it in the roof at the back so it looks like a Mr.Fusion (It might be installed inverted, filter pointing up)? Is that viable? I might add an Flux Capacitor to match, even a hover conversion and flux bands. Thanks in advance.

@BigEightiesNewWave 5 жыл бұрын

No problem the torque converter bolts will self clearance themselves👍

@cemsengul16 5 жыл бұрын

I am surprised you do not have 1 million subscribers.

@pitbullgamer8116 5 жыл бұрын

That reminds me of my 85 GMC Jimmy 2wd I had I put a 383 stroker in it I loved that SUV it was so much fun to drive 500 hp

@sethmyers3375 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful property. Nice video. I had 1991 s-10 with 4.3, it was a great motor but needed a balance shaft which Chevrolet started putting them in 1993. 2.8 was always junk

@carswithed2946 4 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky for 2 reasons a I want to keep the straight 6 and b I have so much room for an engine swap in the f100. But seeing you pull this off makes me want to continue restoring my f100

@MrP0larbear 6 жыл бұрын

"SOME" JB weld... hahahahaha

@mybestpartnerofficial9760 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos! Awesome job on car.

@quiklids 6 жыл бұрын

Completely insane...I love it!!!

@xGettinxMoneyx 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in Maryland too! I’m hoping to find a S10 Blazer OBS soon

@TheLinkMedic 6 жыл бұрын

"Hi do you sell JB Weld in like a caulking tube?" love this series so far lol

@burakozturk2143 4 жыл бұрын

this Blazer does put a smile on my face

@L1mbo 6 жыл бұрын

I actually love these videos

@thanks_ace 5 жыл бұрын

mad respect brother! 👍👍🤘

@metalwaves4154 5 жыл бұрын

Man i wish i found your channel before you did this i could have saved you 1000hrs i did this swap on a 2wd blazer in 01. I think you did a heck of a job and i like the clear cap to nostalgia rules oh if you ever get a bronco2 the 2.9 v6 block will fit a 350 Chevy piston

@yurizaitsef 6 жыл бұрын

I gotta say this is a fucking badass s10 blazer congratulations on such a hard project and all of the hard work. damn thing sounds like a cammed V8. so fucking cool keep it up awesome videos.

@CrazyPetesProjects 6 жыл бұрын

I love the shop lights you got

@FuzzyDiceProjects 6 жыл бұрын

Haha, that lamp has served me well. Busted the base off of it so it's bolted through a 2x4. Works well for underhood and table-top stuff. Tends to get in the way less than hanging lights, actually.