Engine Swap 1990 S-10

I just purchased a white 1990 S-10 auto, 2.5L. Great looking truck, just lacking in the horse power department. I was looking at an engine swap but really didn't know where to start. Really, what I'm looking for in a direct blot in without too much modification to the truck. Anyone have an ideas of parts I'm going to need, a good reliable engine, and any books maybe I should read?

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this is the most popular conversion for s-10's, small block power

I just purchased a white 1990 S-10 auto, 2.5L. Great looking truck, just lacking in the horse power department. I was looking at an engine swap but really didn't know where to start. Really, what I'm looking for in a direct blot in without too much modification to the truck. Anyone have an ideas of parts I'm going to need, a good reliable engine, and any books maybe I should read?

If you want little work, don't bother swapping.

thanks, cuz thats the advice I was looking for

for the smallest amount of work possible, sell the truck and buy one with a 3.4 4.3 or 4.6+

for the smallest amount of work possible, sell the truck and buy one with a 3.4 4.3 or 4.6+

I didn't know they made 4.6's. :)

I didn't know they made 4.6's. :)
neither did I untill I was looken for a winter car and passed a cop car with one in it, they make a 4.6 and a either 4.8 or 4.9 not sure which

Isn't a 4.6L a Ford engine ?

I didn't know Chevy made a 4.6L ...

It must have been a mistake.

They do make a 4.8L though.

yes, you are correct dugie, i didnt look close (the auction was online, not in person) and it was a crown victorian, not an impalla, sorry for opening mouth, i will insert foot now