?'s for v8 swap guys

[dtsryder]

i have a couple of questions about a v8 swap that i would like to do in my 94 2.2l s10.
1)what is a estimated cost to have a lt1,305, vortec swapped into my truck from a shop(labor only)?
2)how hard will it be to do w/ help myself?
3)could i use a camaro diff. and drive shaft?
4) what would the estimated cost of the engines? (i would have the engine rebuilt so mileage is not important)

late, i hope i get some responces

[HONDABOND]

Ummm, $8000 total guestimate for a rebuilt and installed LT1.

[dtsryder]

thats a lot of $$$. i was hopin to get close to 5-6k by using parts from another v-8 ride. is it possible to use a camaro or c10 rear end, and drive shaft?

[Strongman00]

If you are willing to pay $6000 then bring it to me. I'll put a 388 stroker in with a th400 trans, custom drive shaft and an auburn pro diff with your choice of gears. Aluminum heads nice headers edelbrock Air Gap intake and a Barry Grant carb.
I drive mine to work quite often, I am running to low of a gear though where it is set up for the 1/8th mile.
I am located in Darlington SC.

[dtsryder]

strongman that sounds dope but im just researchin cuz im goin to airbag my truck then in a about a year, engine swap

[CADTECH023]

IF YOUR SERIOUS GET THE V-8 CONVERSION MANUEL FROM WWW.JAGSTHATRUN.COM
$30 BUT IT HAS SAVED ME TEN TIMES THAT IN PARTS DESIGN AND VERY IMPORTANTLY...TIME
GOOD LUCK AND $8000 IS PROBIBALLY ABOUT DOUBLE WHAT IT SHOULD COST. DO THE WORK YOURSELF AND SAVE SOME MONEY. GET ALL THE PARTS FIRST THEN POUND IT OUT IN A WEEK.
GOOD LUCK

[jcas1411]

I have had two swaps in the S-10 and it is not that hard with the right equipment. Buy the JTR V-8 swap manual before you start buying parts. It will save you alot of time and money. The diff of the S-10 should be fine with a stock LT1. With the LT1 or L98 be sure to pick up the painless engine harness to replace the stock harness. My first was a L-98 and now I am working on a 520 horse MFI 383 that has cost around 8500 to build. You should be able to find a LT1 or an L-98 for around 1200 complete and wiring will cost around 300. I think you should be able to do the complete job including 700R4 tranny for around 3500 if you do the labor.

[jcas1411]

sorry including machine work if rebuild is going to be around 6,000. You probably could find one in good condition at a salvage yard with low miles this would save you some bucks.