questions about a 6.0 install

blown 78

Dragway Regular
Dec 10, 2007
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South Portland, Maine
hey guy i have a 1984 chevy s10 truck i want to put a 6.0 in. The motor will be out of a chevy 2500 truck. I am looking for a list of parts that i will need for this. Also would like to hear everyones thoughts about going to a carb or staying fuel enjected. Would like a parts list for both. also need info like what transmission and converter to use, exhaust manifolds or headers ect. I know its not a malibu but i have read of people on this site with s10's. Thanks for the help guys. The motor will stay stock for now its going to be a daily driver
 

Justahbu

Pro Stocker
May 24, 2007
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Reno, NV
I would search through this forum: http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=29
I know it's not a detailed list but, Its a ton of guys that have done it I'm sure if you do a little digging you will get the idea
 

alowerlevel

Frequent Racer
May 30, 2008
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South Jersey 08109
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/lsx-discussion/
 

blubaldmontess

Dragway Regular
Oct 3, 2005
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Clarksville, TN
If you keep fuel injected, the fuel lines and a baffled tank are the big things I can think of, then getting the computer reprogrammed and the wiring harness redone-- http://www.wait4meperformance.com --if you decide to go carbed, the swap kit is in summitracing or jegs, but usually runs you about 600-800 bucks. you'll need the conversion pieces as well from jegs or summit for motor mounts. You should (if I remember the s10 has alot in common with the gbody) be able to run the truck manifolds as well, they're a great flowing manifold as I've read and heard....oh shet, forgot, brp has the mounts for the trans and the engine! http://www.brphotrods.com/s10%20Home%20page.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1044000-s10-lsx-swap-kits-hedder-options-up-2in-primaries-now-available-brp-pics.html

There is much more over at ls1tech.com as well

Trans, I decided to run with a 4l80 trans instead of the 4l60 or 65, yes its a bit heavier but I've heard a lot more nice things about it than the others as well. Its stronger, holds up better to high hp vehicles, my friend runs it in his turbo'd silverado with 670 hp to the ground and its stock and holds up well, where as his 4l60 was a stage 3 rebuild and still gave out after 15k miles.
 

GreenDragginBu

MalibuRacing Junkie
Jul 10, 2003
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I think a member here did or is doing a s10 lsx. Hardonparts i think is his name.
 

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