engine swap info needed

some quick info i need. in my 95 s10. i have a 2.2L. its at like 116K and it needs valves adjustment and a few other things. its just my work truck to go back and forth with. well, i am going to need a new motor when it goes. the truck is in good shape so ill keep it rather then buying a new one. i was just going to put a newer motor in it when it goes. my question is, would a newer 2.2 out if a new s10 fit? any changes i have to made? and how hard would it be to get a 4.3 V6 in there. any major changes? its a 95, 2.2, 5 speed 2wd, thanks

i would stick with the same year. there are always some kind of differences in engine years that haunt you later. the 4.3 conversion will need a tranny as well. your best bet is to find the same year motor to make the swap go smoothly.

Yip stick to the same year so you can pull on out and put another straight in.

Easy, straightforward.

thats kinda what i thought, thanks. now, where would i get a good used motor at. do you know?

I hate to be a pain in the ass but maybe do some research on dropping a 350 into that big boy.

Might be worth the extra time for sure.

Just a thought...

Other than that, search the local wrecking yards for one or search on ebay.

Not sure on this and I am not raining on anyone's parade. The 2.2L is a 4 cyl TBI, is it not? If it is and you go to a 4.3L V6, you will probably need to change the ECM or PCM. Also, I don't believe the valves are adjustable on the 2.2L.

why are teh valve not adjustable, i never heard of them b4. well i want to put a 350 in it, i already have a 350. i was going to do that, but i need the truck for work, not my hot rod. so i got a 74 camaro im using the engine for. but a older s10 with a 350 is my next project. i cant wait. i want to find a way to put a big block in one. that be sweet with th400 trans. i seen so many of them when i went to the truck show in carlisle, PA. that was awesome.