thinking of v8 swap any people with expernce in v8 swaps here?

i have a 85 s15 jimmy 4x4 2.8 liter 700r4 automatic with 4.11 gears i am just about had it with the sh1tty power it makes i am thinking of converting to a chevy 350 with about 250-300 hp what would i have to change other then motor mounts ? and i need this to be made emssion legal in washington state i heard it can be done i would like as much infomation from people with this swap expernice to tell me all they can so i can start my reserch fast and get the swap done before summer if poss. and how much am i looking at spending will i also need a transmisson oh on that issue during the swap i want to convert to a floor shift automatic will that interfer with the floor shift 4x4? any info is grately appraited

You will need the following....

Engine

Engine harness (check with s10wildside@s10wildside.com, he makes them)

Transmission (since your 2.8 won't bolt up to a 4.3 or a v8)
For center shift, you can go with a b&m or hurst. No need to cut a hole in the floor since it replaces your linkage with a cable

ECM

Conversion oil pan
Conversion headers
2.2 conversion frame and motor mounts
Fuel pump
Some minor plumbing
Wiring..
Time

You will need the following....

Engine

Engine harness (check with s10wildside@s10wildside.com, he makes them)

Transmission (since your 2.8 won't bolt up to a 4.3 or a v8)
For center shift, you can go with a b&m or hurst. No need to cut a hole in the floor since it replaces your linkage with a cable

ECM

Conversion oil pan
Conversion headers
2.2 conversion frame and motor mounts
Fuel pump
Some minor plumbing
Wiring..
Time


thank you that helps began the knowage could more people give more info on this as well also reqarding cost of comlete swap and will my transfer case work?

thank you that helps began the knowage could more people give more info on this as well also reqarding cost of comlete swap and will my transfer case work?

Use the search feature for more information.

Cost will be around $3000 when all is said and done.

im looking into an engine swap also for my 89 s15jimmy. I read a forum a while back where a guy in fl. put a '98 chevy 350 small block in his jimmy. He didn't replace the transmission. he logged everything that he did step by step. He used a 4 bolt to 6 bolt adapter for the tranny. and an end piece on a caprice classic tranny. i think he used a radiator off a camaro or corvette(junk yard part) and the headers also off a camaro or a corvette i can't remember which one. with the used engine, and parts, and adapters and wiring stuff and all, he said he spent about 5000 dollars and about 10 months off and on. he said it really helped the fuel milage also. I don't know if this helps you in any way. just thought i'd share it. i can try to find the forum again and send it to you if you want.

just found a neat site. www.v8s10.org

try this page
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Chevrolet_S-10_V-8.html